Polar Express Train Ride returns for the season despite Helene: Times, tickets

Bryson City and Swain County were not included under NC's limited access/no travel area rules following Helene, allowing the ...
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What It's Like To Ride The Polar Express in Bryson City, North Carolina

ALL ABOARD! Grab your finest pyjamas and a heart open to the magic of Christmas – it’s time to ride the Polar Express in ...

Great Smoky Mountain Railroad's Polar Express is on track for holiday cheer

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad's Polar Express train ride kicks off Friday, Nov. 7, in Bryson City. It's a magical ...

9 Santa Train Rides in the U.S. That Feel Straight Out of a Hallmark Movie

As the holiday season approaches, few traditions capture the spirit of the season quite like a Santa train ride. These ...
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All Aboard The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in North Carolina Where You Can Leaf Peep

Climb aboard this North Carolina train ride for a spectacular view of the fall foliage through the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Great Smoky Mountain Railroad offers memories and breathtaking vews

Tucked away in a quaint corner of our beautiful North Carolina mountains, Bryson City offers the opportunity to step back in time to an era of small-town life, cool mountain-flowing ...
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Steam train excursion through Smoky Mountains

On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a steam train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity ...