Welcome
With the romance and mystique of an era gone by, guests on board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will enjoy scenic train journeys across fertile valleys and through
river gorges in a spectacular region called The Great Smoky Mountains. This section of western North Carolina offers a wide array of ever changing vegetation and fantastic landscapes.
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad departs from Bryson City - Schedules, Rates & Upgrades. For a view of our beautiful scenery, please watch a VIDEO of our area. Complete your experience by staying in our Presidential Suite overlooking the historic Bryson City Depot!
In addition to our sight seeing excursions, the GSMR offers a variety of special events and excursions to enjoy throughout the year!
Ride a train and raft a river all in one day! We offer a train and rafting combination that departs daily from Bryson City. Ride the Nantahala Gorge Excursion and whitewater raft the full length of the popular Nantahala River. This is a great trip for families wanting to experience the full adventure of the mountains! Call for details!
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Interested in a GSMR Brochure Materials?
Request a brochure to be mailed by sending an EMAIL. We also have a large format version of our 2008 Excursion Calendar!
Looking for Maps & Directions? Click here!
GSMR 20th Anniversary- Online Special! Click here for details and restrictions!! Overview...Purchase at least two adult tickets and receive a free standard seating child's ticket ($29 value) if reservation is booked online 7 days (7 full/24hr days) in advance of departure date. Just enter code "FC08" in the comments section of our online reservation form! Nantahala Gorge excursions only. Upgrades to crown car seating are also available and the $29 dollar discount will be applied towards the child crown ticket. Limit one free child per reservation. Offer valid thru September 30th!
Railfest - September 19-21, 2008
Enjoy the excitement of our Railfest celebration in Bryson City. This three day event includes the Mountain Craft Fair and 27th Annual Bryson City Firemen's Days. Click here for a full schedule of events! Guests will enjoy entertainment throughout the weekend and on Sunday 9/21, GSMR will offer our annual Photo Special Train that provides a round-trip excursion from Bryson City to Andrews with photo run-bys and the crossing of the historic Red Marble Gap!
New for 2008! Ride First Class on the Polar Express! We are offering a new upgrade during Polar Express. In addition to riding in exclusive seating, your trip to our North Pole will include a 16 ounce Polar Express cocoa mug with a larger serving of cocoa topped with whip cream and sprinkles. You will also be served a basket of sweet breads in addition to the traditional chocolate marshmallow santa. All seating is in our most luxurious cars. Available by phone only--Call for details!!!
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Smoky Mountain Trains Info
- Smoky Mountain Trains 2008 Hours of Operation
- Click the image below to visit the Smoky Mountain Trains museum website:
