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Book Now. Scenic Train Rides & Special Excursions. Nantahala Gorge Excursion. Take a train ride alongside the beautiful Nantahala River on our Nantahala Gorge Excursion! Departing from Bryson City, this 4½-hour roundtrip excursion carries you 44 miles to the Nantahala Gorge. Tuckasegee River Excursion.
Based in Bryson City, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad operates rail excursions with on board dining through our remote corner of North Carolina, traveling through tunnels, across rivers and lakes, through mountain valleys and into a deep river gorge.
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Scenic Train Rides Departing from Bryson City, North Carolina. Climb aboard the historic Murphy Branch Line! Any season is a great time to book your seat on board and enjoy the ride through some of the most beautiful scenery in WNC.
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers scenic train excursions through the North Carolina mountains along Nantahala and Tuckasegee Rivers, across valleys and through tunnels. All of the train rides depart from the depot in downtown Bryson City (near Cherokee).
Dec 7, 2023 · I think it’s safe to say that one of the things Bryson City is most famous for is the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The railroad offers scenic rail excursions through the fairly remote corner of Western North Carolina. Of course, your experience varies depending on your selection.
Jun 12, 2024 · For kids 4-12 years old, ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in an open air car viewing the Nantahala Gorge, enjoying lunch, and then exploring in a scenic wooded adventure setting within view of parents.
Jan 22, 2024 · Embarking on a whistle-stop tour of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad starts in Bryson City, North Carolina. Chug alongside cascading rivers, cruise along deep gorges, and ride past charming mountain towns. The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad truly caters to every tourist budget and adventure level.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. 3,701 reviews. #6 of 27 things to do in Bryson City. Scenic Railroads. Closed now. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. A 52-mile rail journey through valleys, inside winding tunnels and across spectacular gorges of the Great Smoky Mountains. Duration: 1-2 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers a scenic rail tour through the mountains of North Carolina, along the Nantahala and Tuckasegee Rivers, across valleys, and through tunnels. All train journeys depart from the depot in downtown Bryson City.
