Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

01 / The story of this place

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The village and railroad opened on July 4, 1976, run by Genesee County Parks; many old buildings were moved here and restored. The Huckleberry Railroad borrows its name from an 1857 branch line from Flint to Otter Lake, so slow that riders could hop off, pick huckleberries and climb back on. Engine No. 152 was built by Baldwin in 1920 to help build the Alaska Railroad, came to the county in 1975 and has pulled trains here since 1976. The 40-minute ride runs along Mott Lake and an old Pere Marquette roadbed before looping back into the village. In winter the whole place lights up for Christmas, with a tree lighting and fireworks on opening night.

1. 34 historic buildings, from a gristmill and blacksmith shop to an opera house
2. A 1920 Baldwin steam engine on 3-foot narrow-gauge track
3. A 40-minute train ride along Mott Lake
4. Christmas Holiday Magic runs November 27–December 27, 2026
5. Free village-only admission for Genesee County residents on opening night