Tweetsie Railroad
A Wild West theme park centered on a steam train dating from 1917. It is the first theme park in North Carolina.
The park opened in 1957. Its main attraction is a ride on a narrow-gauge steam train around about 3 km of mountain track, where you may encounter “outlaws” and Native American performances. There are also a Western town, cowboy shows, can-can dancing, children’s rides and a small petting zoo, making it good for families. Admission is about US$55 to US$60. It is usually open daily from late May through August, on weekends in September and October, and holds “ghost train” events on autumn nights. It is located beside Highway 321, between Blowing Rock and Boone.
Opening hours
Seasonal opening; approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Appalachian Ski Mtn.
- Horn in the West
- Daniel Boone Native Gardens
- Blowing Rock Main Street
- Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
- Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
- Downtown Boone (King Street)
- Glen Burney Trail