North Georgia’s Scenic Railway gears up for Fall and Winter
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Climb aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and take trip back in time that the whole family will remember for a lifetime!
Wind along the beautiful Toccoa River in Georgia heading north into Tennessee. Choose either an open air rail car where you can actually feel the change in temperature as you chug along closer and closer to the river, or a comfortable air conditioned vintage rail car and embrace the ambiance of an era gone by. There are hosts aboard each rail car that will share the history of all the sights along the way and answer any questions you may have. The train ride is an hour long taking you into the quaint little border towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, Tennessee. You will have 2 hours to enjoy a mapped walking tour of the two little southern towns or just browse the state line shops that offer a unique dose of southern hospitality. Climb back aboard the train for the hour long trip back into Blue Ridge and take advantage of the beautiful scenery one more time. Plan on a good 4 hours for the entire journey and call ahead for your tickets to 800-934-1898 or reserve on line at www.brscenic.com!
Fall: The Leaves
When Mother Nature sweeps her vast paint brush across the Blue Ridge Mountains----pictures can’t begin to capture the rich, bright colors seen in person! Autumn viewed from the old railway cars of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway will be a picture that adjectives can’t describe. The majestic old trees that have seen years of tourists come and go produce vibrant colors again and again. The mountain ranges that appear to stretch from east to west color the canvas of beautiful October blue skies-----and I mean they are the BEAUTIFUL blue October skies! The railway runs once daily in October and twice on Fridays and Saturdays. The leaves may change but the breath taking beauty is a constant. The November train schedule varies but the tickets become harder to find so book your trip early at 800-934-1898 or reserve on line at www.brscenic.com.
Winter: The Santa Train
Give your kids a gift they will remember for years to come when they meet Santa on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway! Watch your children’s eyes light up when they ride along with Santa and fill out activity books and sing carols on the train. The Santa Train runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from November 28-Dec 23 with additional trips the week before Christmas. In a world filled with toys which are unwrapped and tucked away after play time — fill your children’s hearts with memories that will last a life time — and make it a gift they can pass along to their kids that doesn’t grow old! The trip with Santa lasts two and one-half hours and has no McCaysville/Copperhill layover. Reserve today on line at www.brscenic.com or call 800-934-1898.