Family & kids
Peter Cottontail Express
Ride with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and make a two-hour spring trip to South Dayton with the whole family.
Check availabilityEaster seasonal event
A ride with a little more room in the day.
The Peter Cottontail Express is a two-hour Easter excursion from Gowanda to South Dayton with an Easter Bunny visit, gifts, an egg hunt, prizes, and time to enjoy the South Dayton stop. It is made for families who want a real train ride at the center of the celebration, with ticket types for adults, children, seniors, and tables for four.
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What’s included
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- Round-trip ride from Gowanda to South Dayton
- Easter Bunny and NY&LE crew activities
- Gifts, egg hunt, and prizes as listed for the event
- 30-minute South Dayton layover
The flow of the day
From check-in to return.
- 01Arrive at the Gowanda station 30–45 minutes before departure.
- 02Board the Easter excursion and settle into the passenger cars.
- 03Enjoy the South Dayton layover and scheduled activities.
- 04Return to Gowanda with your family and Easter treats.
Before you go
Practical details
Meeting point: NY&LE Gowanda station, 50 Commercial Street, Gowanda, NY 14070
Age requirement: All ages are welcome.
Accessibility: The current FAQ states that Gowanda boarding is not wheelchair accessible and that South Dayton is wheelchair accessible. Contact the railroad before booking if your party needs an accessible boarding plan.
Cancellation and weather: The live booking flow controls current cancellation and weather terms for this limited-seating seasonal event.
What happens on the Peter Cottontail Express?
Families ride round trip from Gowanda to South Dayton, meet the Easter Bunny, take part in an egg hunt, and receive gifts and prizes as listed for the event.
What ages can attend?
The Peter Cottontail Express welcomes all ages and has child, adult, senior, and table-for-four ticket types listed on the current site.
How long is the ride?
The Peter Cottontail Express is listed as a two-hour round-trip excursion.
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