There’s so much to do and see in the Great Smoky Mountains. But if you go just a little further past the state line of Tennessee, you’ll find that the neighboring state also has a lot to offer – especially for train enthusiasts.

Simply take Highway 441 through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and go just a bit further.

The tiny North Carolina town of Bryson City sits just beyond Cherokee on Highway 19, and it offers a getaway within your getaway.

The railroad offers scenic rail excursions through the fairly remote corner of Western North Carolina. Rides wind through tunnels, across rivers and lakes, through mountain valleys and into a deep river gorge.

There are seasonal rides, diesel rides, steam rides and even train rides for adults, which feature First Class cars with wine and moonshine experiences.

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Great Smoky Mountain Railroad website: https://www.gsmr.com/

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