Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

All aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for scenic train excursions from…

All aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for scenic train excursions from the historic depot in Bryson City, through the beautiful countryside of Western North Carolina to various destinations.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Scenic Train Excursions for the Whole Family

Bryson City, NC, is home to the historic Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, an impressive series of locomotives sure to instill a feeling of nostalgia and excite the child at heart with gentle excursions through the Smoky Mountains. The Railroad, equipped with both steam and diesel trains, offers many seasonal and themed adventures, ranging from rides featuring food, wine and spirits tastings, fall foliage journeys, private train car offerings and, of course, the much loved Polar Express, a holiday-themed excursion that spreads joy and magic throughout our mountains. Grab your friends and take a ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad!

Nantahala Gorge Train Excursion

Take a train ride along side the beautiful Nantahala River on our Nantahala Gorge Excursion! Departing from Bryson City, this 4½ hour roundtrip excursion carries you 44 miles to the Nantahala Gorge and back again arriving at our Bryson City…

Tuckasegee River Train Excursion

Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and…

Journey to the North Pole on the POLAR EXPRESS™

All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! This memorable journey will take you on an incredible round trip ride to the North Pole! Excursions depart from the train depot in downtown Bryson City during the months of November and December. Check the train schedule for more information and tickets. The 1¼ hour round-trip passenger excursion comes to life as the train departs…

Grab Your Ticket to Ride: 6 Ways to Experience the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

There is something comforting about hearing the whistle of a locomotive as it churns through the center of town. It brings a sense of…

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Nantahala Gorge Train Ride

Scenic Train Ride to the Nantahala Gorge

Polar Express Train Ride in the Great Smoky Mountains of Bryson City NC

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

Steam Train on the Fontana Lake Train Trestle Near Bryson City

Steam of the Smokies on the Fontana Trestle

Carolina Shine Moonshine Experience

“Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the smoothest…

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is a 1¼ hour round-trip passenger excursion that comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North…