Nantahala Gorge Excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Travel along the scenic Tuckasegee River over the Fontana Lake Trestle and into the spectacular Nantahala Gorge on this four-and-a-half-hour train tour. Visitors will board the train at the historic Bryson City station for a 44-mile long ride through some of North Carolina's most beautiful scenery. Picnic lunches are available for purchase at the train depot before departure. Check the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train schedule for train departure times and days.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Bryson City, North Carolina
(800) 872-4681
gsmr.com
Tuckasegee River Excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Board the same railroad at the historic Bryson City Depot for an adventure into North Carolina's stunning natural terrain. The four-hour Tuckasegee River Excursion takes visitors along a 32-mile stretch of the Tuckasegee River and through the Cowee Tunnel, stopping at Dillsboro for lunch, exploration, and shopping. Check the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train schedule for train departure times and days.
Amtrak Train Excursions
Amtrak offers a variety of fun, half-day train excursion train trips throughout North Carolina. These interesting tours are an easy way to explore different cities and enjoy North Carolina's rich history and the state's unique terrain. Whether you ride the train from Raleigh to Burlington or from Charlotte to Salisbury, Amtrak offers a range of North Carolina excursion tour options for visitors to choose from.
Amtrak Train Excursions
North Carolina Department of Transportation Rail Division
1553 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1553
(919) 733-7245
bytrain.org/passenger/quicktrips.html
