Florida Railroad Museum
The Florida Railroad Museum (reporting mark FGCX) is a railroad museum located. On the map, it sits 9 mi southeast of Wimauma. Its origins go back to 1981.
A museum, 9 mi southeast of Wimauma
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Ruskin, 16 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 72–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1981
Florida Railroad Museum dates from 1981. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Florida Railroad Museum
The Florida Railroad Museum (reporting mark FGCX) is a railroad museum located in Parrish, Florida. The museum operates a heritage railroad and offers round-trip tourist excursions along six miles of the former Seaboard Air Line Sarasota Subdivision in Manatee County between Parrish and Willow.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1981
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.4K a year
Staying near Florida Railroad Museum
Lodging nearby is in St. Petersburg (114) and Ruskin (17).
St. Petersburg
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
264,033 people
30 mi northwest of Florida Railroad Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Florida Railroad Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 30 mi northwest | 45 min | 114 71 hotels · 15 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 264,033 | $371K | D |
| Ruskin | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 17 5 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 29,834 | $323K | — |
| Sarasota | 27 mi southwest | 40 min | 59 44 hotels · 9 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 58,458 | $463K | C+ |
| Brandon | 25 mi north | 40 min | 29 25 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 119,767 | $339K | — |
| Riverview | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 8 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 113,697 | $384K | — |
| Lakewood Ranch | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 6 6 hotels | 43,945 | $678K | — |
| Bradenton | 24 mi west | 35 min | 16 10 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 58,014 | $309K | C− |
| Fruitville | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 15 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 15,172 | $413K | — |
Getting there
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Visiting Florida Railroad Museum: the answers
What town is Florida Railroad Museum near?
Wimauma, FL, about 9 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Florida Railroad Museum?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 72–83°.
How far is Florida Railroad Museum from Tampa and Orlando?
About 31 miles northwest of Tampa and about 81 miles northeast of Orlando, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Florida Railroad Museum?
Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ), about 25 miles away.
Where should I stay near Florida Railroad Museum?
St. Petersburg (30 mi, 114 places to stay), Ruskin (16 mi, 17 places to stay) and Sarasota (27 mi, 59 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Wimauma
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