Scenic Train Tours in Atlanta

Fall Colors in the Smoky Mountains

• This 10-day tour begins in Atlanta where guests arrive on Day 1. They're put up at Atlanta Hilton and treated to a taste of southern hospitality as they get to know fellow travelers and enjoy some of Atlanta's sights on Days 1 and 2. The tour includes stops at Asheville, N.C. and a tour of Biltmore Estates. Guests enjoy scenic rides through the Smoky Mountains before proceeding to visit attractions in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee. The last stop is Chicago, Illinois where a farewell dinner marks the trip's end.

  (877) 929-7245
  http://www.vacationsbyrail.com/usa/rail_tours/fall_colors_smoky_mtns/index.html
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

• Driving 90 minutes north from Atlanta brings you to the city of Blue Ridge, Georgia. As its name suggests, this town is your entryway to the beautiful Blueridge Mountains. Board the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway from the historic train depot and ride alongside the Toccoa river from Blue Ridge to McCaysville, a border town between Georgia and Tennessee. The duration of this scenic train ride is 3.5 hours, including a 1.5 hour layover at McCaysville for dining, shopping and exploring. The train runs from March through December, on weekends until mid-June and daily during the months of July and October, giving travelers the opportunity to enjoy the season's best views.

  Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
  241 Depot Street
  Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
  (877) 413-TRAIN (8724)
  (706) 632-TRAIN (8724)
  brscenic.com.

Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad

• A visit to Atlanta, especially with children, is not complete without a trip to Stone Mountain Park. The highlight, especially for young children, is likely to be a ride on the Stone Mountain Railroad. This 30-minute train ride offers visitors a scenic ride around the park with views of stone mountain and the surrounding woods, to the accompaniment of sing-a-longs and popular tunes. The Stone Mountain Park offers several attractions such as a riverboat cruise, an adventurous Sky Hike, a cable car ride to the top of the rock and a laser show at night which attracts visitors from many states.

  Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad
  Railroad Depot in Crossroads
  Stone Mountain Park
  U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8
  Stone Mountain, GA 30087
  (770) 498.5690
  http://www.stonemountainpark.com/attractions-shows