America the Beautiful: National Parks & Landmarks by Rail will take place from Saturday, May 2, 2026, through Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Cheekwood. This elaborate model train exhibition will be a celebration of America’s 250th birthday, featuring 10 running trains, more than 850 feet of track, and 25 detailed models of iconic landmarks and national parks. This special traveling model train exhibition is built by Applied Imagination and will be located in the Bradford Robertson Color Garden. Tickets can be reserved here.

Note: Cheekwood is closed on Mondays.