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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Scenic excursion railway in Bryson City, North Carolina.

Bryson City, North Carolina

Scenic excursion railwayOperating

SeasonYear-round excursion calendar with seasonal specials

Two excursions from Bryson City, North Carolina — into the Nantahala Gorge and along the Tuckasegee River — on a year-round calendar of seasonal specials, headlined by the licensed Polar Express.

Visitor information

Ride durationNot published by the operator
Published faresNot published by the operator
AccessibilityNot published by the operator
ParkingNot published by the operator
Typical seasonYear-round excursion calendar with seasonal specials
Book earlyNot flagged
Official siteOfficial site ↗

✓ Last verified: November 2026

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