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Join us for a relaxing ride through the quiet countryside on your way to small-town life in western North Carolina along the Tuckasegee River. Enjoy a one-hour and 20-minute layover in beautiful Dillsboro before returning to Bryson City.
Nantahala Gorge Excursion (Diesel Only,M) Departure: 10:30am. $0 to $124. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Buy Tickets. More Info. Wed, Aug 07.
Scenic train rides take you through the Smoky Mountains and along lakes, rivers, streams, and forests. Family-friendly fun in the Smokies. Special event trains include The Polar Express, a moonshine train, and a wine train experience.
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. Destinations include the small town of Dillsboro, NC, and the Nantahala Gorge.
Jun 12, 2024 · You’ll begin your trip in Bryson City, NC, with a 2 hour (approximate) railroad excursion over Fontana Lake and into the Nantahala Gorge. As you travel on the train, watch paddlers challenge the rapids.
Departing from Bryson City, this four-and-a-half-hour roundtrip excursion carries you 44 miles to the stunning Nantahala Gorge and back to our Bryson City depot. Depending on the date and season, ride this excursion via steam or diesel locomotive power.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. 3,713 reviews. #6 of 27 things to do in Bryson City. Scenic Railroads. Open 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.
Dec 7, 2023 · What to expect: Ride length, pricing and more. Your journey starts at the Bryson City depot, which sits in the heart of Bryson City. The parking lot is located at 45 Mitchell Street. For the train ride itself, you have two main options throughout the year.
The train ride takes passengers on a journey across fertile valleys and through river gorges in a spectacular region of the Great Smoky Mountains in NC.
Explore the Smoky Mountain on the Steam Train. Bryson City, NC, is home to the historic Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, with its steam locomotive sure to instill a feeling of nostalgia and excite the child at heart with gentle excursions through the Smoky Mountains.
