We rode the GSMR on Nov.7, 2009 for our 3rd wedding anniversary. We chose the Club Car because we did not know what the weather would be like and because we have small bladders. (Club Cars have restrooms) Though the price of $69 per person was a bit high, we were excited about the trip. When we boarded the train,... more

We went on the Nantahala Gourge Fall Color tour on 10.31.09. We purchased our tickets a few months in advance and didn't quite know what to expect given the reviews posted here. My wife and I are both in our early 30's. We have 2 infant daughters that also made the trip. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience & is... more

We went in June with our six year old daughter. We did one of the outside cars . The weather was warm but not too bad to make it unenjoyable. We enjoyed the train ride and the scenery was really nice. You go by lakes and a river and you can watch people rafting when you are further along on... more

We took the Nantahala Gorge Train Excursion in October 2009. There were different levels of cars, we decided on the middle of the road type, the Crown Coach Car. It was nice but the windows could have used a cleaning. The train ride was nice, scenery was pretty, a lot of kudzu. You can wonder from one train car to... more

I was a bit disappointed with this trip. I had envisioned beautiful views of the mountains but we mostly just had views of kudzu. I still liked the train ride simply because I've never been on one except for the one at Tweetsie. If you're looking for the wonderful views that the mountains has to offer, then I would reccommend... more

My family and I expected this to be a magical trip. The cost alone was enough to horrify our wallets ... for two people it was nearly $100 .. add children to that it's even worse. The staff at the depot were nice enough but it was poorly organized and everyone was crowded into a small space. Once actually on... more

The Great Smokey Mountains Railroad is headquartered in Bryson City, North Carolina and is a thoroughly enjoyable way to relax and take in the beauty of the Smokey Mountains. Our family had a choice of air conditioned coach seating, non-air conditioned but comfortable coach seating, or bench seating in an open-sided car. If I understood the brochure correctly, there was... more

My husband & I took our 2 year-old son to this event. The 25-minute ride on Thomas the Train took us approx. 3/4 of a mile down the track, past the backs of some houses, then over the river. The train stopped on the bridge, and the conductor mumbled something informational about the bridge. Then, we went back to the... more

The ride is scenic. The layover is pretty fun with the music and all. We come here when we go to Pigeon Forge, TN area. more