Experience the magic of 'The Polar Express' on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

As dusk settles over Bryson City, the glow of a steam locomotive cuts through the mountain air, signaling the start of a ...
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Steam train excursion through Smoky Mountains

On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a steam train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity ...
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What It's Like To Ride The Polar Express in Bryson City, North Carolina

ALL ABOARD! Grab your finest pyjamas and a heart open to the magic of Christmas – it’s time to ride the Polar Express in Bryson City, North Carolina and pick up Santa from the North Pole Village.
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9 Santa Train Rides in the U.S. That Feel Straight Out of a Hallmark Movie

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s beloved Polar Express Train Ride returns this season, taking families on a 1¼-hour round-trip journey from the Bryson City Depot to a glittering “North Pole.” As ...