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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.
On a timetable or just want to plan ahead? Click on this page to see what time works for you to come to one of our special event train rides such as BBQ ’n’ Brews, Moonshine Experience, and Railroad Reserve!
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.
Take a ride alongside the beautiful Nantahala River! Departing from Bryson City, this 4.5-hour roundtrip excursion carries you 44 miles to the Nantahala Gorge and back again. Enjoy Bluegrass music and Appalachian folk tales while traveling along the Tennessee and Nantahala Rivers.
Jun 12, 2024 · July 3 - December 31, 2024.
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.
See the full schedule. All aboard for a train ride through the Great Smoky Mountains, departing from the depot in downtown Bryson City. Explore mountain, river, and lake scenery on excursions in North Carolina.
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.
