The Pumpkin Patch Express, operated by the Railroad Museum of New England on the Naugatuck Railroad, is a classic fall tradition.

Fall is time for a side trip. A good option is the Pumpkin Patch Express aboard the Naugatuck Railroad. 

This family-friendly fall excursion departs from the historic Thomaston Station through the scenic Litchfield Hills. It runs on weekends up to Halloween. The address is 242 East Main Street, Thomaston, CT 06787, and tickets are $20.