Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson City

#1 among attractions in Bryson City

Specialty museum, Museum, Train station, Train

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Facts and practical information

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is a freight and heritage railroad based in Bryson City, North Carolina, United States. As of December 1999, the railroad is currently owned and operated by American Heritage Railways, Inc. which also owns and operates the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado. Today, the railroad operates excursions on the former Southern Railway branch line between Bryson City and Dillsboro, North Carolina. The railroad has a total of two steam locomotives and plans to have seven diesel locomotives in their roster. ()

Coordinates: 35°25'51"N, 83°26'45"W

Address

100 Greenlee StBryson City 28713 United States

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+1 828-488-5200

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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Island Park, Swain County Courthouse, Nantahala Brewing Company.

~1170 ftE
Park
Island Park, Bryson City
6 min walk • The Bryson City Island Park is a small island located in Bryson City, North Carolina. It is located in the Tuckasegee River, at the mouth of historic Deep Creek, which flows from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
~1100 ftS
History museum, Museum
Swain County Courthouse, Bryson City
6 min walk • The Swain County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Main and Fry Streets in Bryson City, the county seat of Swain County, North Carolina. The two-story Classical Revival structure was designed by Frank Pierce Milburn and R. S. Smith, and built in 1908.
~260 ftNW
Brewery, Outdoor seating, Performing arts
Nantahala Brewing Company, Bryson City
2 min walk • Nantahala Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in Bryson City, North Carolina. The brewery was founded in 2009 by Chris Collier, Joe Rowland and Ken Smith. It's located at 61 Depot Street, Bryson City, North Carolina, across the street from the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train depot.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Great Smoky Mountains Railroad open?

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4:15 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:15 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:15 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:15 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:15 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad?

Nearby attractions include Nantahala Brewing Company, Bryson City (2 min walk), Swain County Courthouse, Bryson City (6 min walk), Island Park, Bryson City (6 min walk).