Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock

Name: Tweetsie Railroad
Address: 300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln, Blowing Rock, 28605, United States
Telephone: +1 828-264-9061

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Tweetsie Railroad is a family-oriented heritage railroad and Wild West amusement park located between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States. The centerpiece of the park is a 3-mile ride on a train pulled by one of Tweetsie Railroad's two historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives. The park also features a variety of amusement rides, live shows, a zoo and other attractions geared towards families with children. The park also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year including their Halloween and Christmas themed events. ()

Season: April - DecemberTotal rides: 16Coordinates: 36°10'17"N, 81°38'57"W

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300 Tweetsie Railroad LnBlowing Rock 28605 United States

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+1 828-264-9061

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Tweetsie Railroad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Appalachian Ski Mountain, Flat Top Manor, Julian Price Memorial Park, Horn in the West.

0.7 miW
Winter sport, Outdoor activities, Ski area
Appalachian Ski Mountain, Blowing Rock
19 min walk • Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Ski Mountain is a charming ski area located in the town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States. This winter sports haven offers a variety of slopes to cater to both beginners and seasoned skiers, making it...
2.9 miSW
Historical place, Museum, Arts and crafts
Flat Top Manor, Thunder Ridge Wilderness
74 min walk • Flat Top Manor, as it is most commonly known, is also called the Moses Cone Manor, Moses Cone Estate, and the Moses H. Cone Mansion. It is at Milepost 294 of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. It was built by American textile entrepreneur Moses H.
5.1 miSW
Trail, Lake, Park
Julian Price Memorial Park, Blowing Rock
131 min walk • Julian Price Memorial Park is a park of 4,200 acres at the foot of Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina, named in honor of Julian Price. It is at milepost 297 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and directly adjacent to the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park.
2.9 miNW
Park, Concerts and shows, Outdoor activities
Horn in the West, Boone
73 min walk • Horn in the West, by Kermit Hunter, is an outdoor drama produced every summer since 1952 in the Daniel Boone Amphitheater in Boone, North Carolina. The show, the oldest revolutionary war drama in the United States, was about the life and times of the hardy mountain settlers of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee.
4.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Outdoor activities
Howard Knob, Boone
112 min walk • Howard Knob is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country, located in the town of Boone. According to the US Geological Survey, the mountain's proper name is Howard Knob, but it is known to locals and tourists as Howard's Knob.
2.9 miSW
Historical place, Equestrian trail, Outdoor activities
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, Blowing Rock
75 min walk • The Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is a country estate in honor of Moses H. Cone in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. It is on the Blue Ridge Parkway between mileposts 292 and 295 with access at milepost 294. Most locals call it Cone Park.
2.8 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, Boone
72 min walk • Hickory Ridge History Museum is a history museum centered around the Colonial era in Boone, North Carolina located adjacent to the ''Horn In The West'' Outdoor Drama. The museum's motto is "Keeping Yesterday For Tomorrow". The museum is a non-profit operation run by the Southern Appalachian Historical Association.
3.8 miNW
Art gallery, Music venue
Jones House, Boone
96 min walk • Jones House is a historic home located at Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1908, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, cubic, Colonial Revival / Queen Anne style frame dwelling. It has a two-story rear extension and projecting bays. The front facade features a hipped roof single-story porch.
3.5 miNW
Universities and schools
Appalachian State University, Boone
90 min walk • Appalachian State University is a public university in Boone, North Carolina. It was founded as a teachers college in 1899 by brothers B. B. and D. D. Dougherty and the latter’s wife, Lillie Shull Dougherty.
2.9 miNW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Daniel Boone Native Gardens, Boone
75 min walk • Daniel Boone Native Gardens, located in Boone, North Carolina, United States, has a collection of North Carolina native plants in an informal landscaped design. The gardens are open daily from May to October.
3.4 miNW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone
88 min walk • Kidd Brewer Stadium is a 30,000-seat multi-purpose stadium located in Boone, North Carolina. Nicknamed "The Rock," the stadium is the home of the Appalachian State Mountaineers football team. Kidd Brewer stands 3,333 feet above sea level. The Mountaineers boast a 263–77–5 home record at the stadium.