Located in the beautiful and quiet Blue Ridge, Georgia, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway offers a short, relaxing trip for the whole family. Blue Ridge is a sleepy mountain village that boasts spectacular views of the surrounding forest and breathtaking sights of the Toccoa River.
The trip takes a total of four and a half hours, with a break for lunch at the Copperhill border of Tennessee. Passengers can enjoy a quiet meal, shopping in the historic village, and close-up views of the river from on top of the old, wooden bridge. At the end of the break, you can reboard the train for the return ride home or spend the weekend in this quaint village.
For the family looking to explore all of Western North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is the place. As opposed to just one single line, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers a huge selection of trips to choose from with over 53 miles of tracks to travel and explore. There are over 25 bridges, beautiful rivers and lakes, as well as valleys, mountains and forests.
All trips depart from Bryson City and there is even a package that combines the railway trip with a rafting excursion. Spend the weekend learning the history of the area by visiting the Smoky Mountains Train Musuem or pampering yourself in the Presidential Suite at the depot that overlooks the city of Bryson.
If you have never visited Alaska, the Two Day Denali Rail Tour is an exciting way to see the beautiful landscape of this exotic state without risking the cold weather outside. The first day begins in Anchorage and ends in Denali National Park with views of the famous Mount McKinley and the Alaskan Range and includes time for hikes and visits to the local wildlife scene. The second day returns you to Anchorage in the late afternoon so there is more time for exploring Denali or even taking a flightseeing trip to the top of Mount McKinley. The track is built to allow maximum viewing of the scenery and the trip can be extended at your leisure.
