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Tweetsie Railroad

Do your children love trains? Are you looking for an old fashioned family friendly activity? If so, then be sure to spend a day at Tweetsie! The Tweetsie Railroad, named as such for the shrill “tweet-tweet” sound made by its train, is a historic steam locomotive, Number 12, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

While at the park, your family can visit the Tweetsie Jail on Main Street, the games and rides in County Fair, or test your aim at the shooting gallery and arcade. On Miner’s mountain there is a playground, Deer Park, face painting, and a place to go gem mining. There is also puppet shows, magicians and illusionist and other attractions designed to delight the whole family.

Location: Hwy 221/321 Blowing Rock
Call: 1-800-526-5740
Open: May –October from 9a-6p

If you love trains you already know about the Durango to Silverton Train ride in Colorado. This webmaster has taken that trip and ranks it as one of his top lifetime memories. In your travels be sure to ride the train from Durango to Silverton and make your own lifetime memory.