What a relaxing scenic train ride through the blue ridge countryside. Tom, our car guide was so friendly and accommodating. We had no expectations and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Would definitely do this again. read more

What a great day trip adventure. The ride from Atlanta was about an hour and a half and you arrive in the quaint city of Blue Ridge. You pick up your prepaid tickets at the window and board the train on the assigned car. We had premier tickets which include a souvenir picture and bag and also a charcuterie snack along with comfy seats in one of the train cars. We then took an hour ride up to McCaysville, GA that abuts Cooperhill, TN. There is a great spot right along Main Street where you can take pictures right on the GA/TN line. There is a two hour window where you can sightsee and grab a meal. On the ride back we were asked to switch seats to the other side of the car so that everyone gets a chance to set on the Taccoa River side. Some of us went to the snack car and also got to purchase more souvenirs. Also sat in the open air cars for a while. Those seats are not as comfy but the views might be better there. Ms. Eleanor our host for the trip was fantastic and treated us like family. She knew all the facts and history of the area and gave us great suggestions on places to visit. This was a great day trip and we even spent some time wandering the shops in Blue Ridge before heading back to the metro. read more

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We LOVED the train ride so much! we had the closed cart for our family of 4 , went for the 2 hour from 3-5 PM sat on the River side at first and once gets to the Tennesse state line for our stop , They say now is the time to switch to the Mountain side if you would to switch with the party next to you to give each other equal time to experience both sides, thats pretty cool!! But truly I enjoyed the River wide way better!! The rivers , the deer in the open fields, the White mansion houses, the fisherman fishing for trout in the river as cold as it was , the different rental communities l.. Just BEAUTIFUL!!! and also the people waiving at us awesome!! Oh and interresting thing to know our car was the Oldest one #549 .. Great Consession stand , awesome gift shop, and a bar with wine and other selections too!! and a cold beer for Momma .. the Popcorn was amazing too nice and fresh and salty coffee, Nachos with cheese , candies, snacks, staff is so nice and friendly and attentive and quick !! Our conductor was Awesome and very informative .. Kept us informed all the time! Bathrooms were broken but we were still able to use them with the bottle waters inside to flush with... also decorated for christmas and cozy since it was cold outside!! bathrooms also close to the ticket booth outside read more

We had an awesome ride to Copper Hill. It was a beautiful day, great weather, lovely staff. Great way to spend an afternoon with family. read more

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Took the Blue Ridge Scenic railway with my family while visiting and it is a must do! Such a nice train ride with clean trains, friendly staff and perfect for the little ones who want a train experience. We did the 4 hour train ride which consisted of a 1 hour train ride, a 2 hour layover and then an hour ride back. It was honestly perfect. If you're looking for a family friendly train ride experience, this is a must! read more

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Fun ride in the Open-air car. Not as much nice scenery as we had hoped for. Lots of trees and woods. The little town you stop at for lunch was straight out of the 1940's....many good places to eat, but, the shops were all kind of funky and odd. read more

This is definitely a must-do if you like railway travel and nature lover, such a fun experience. However, calling it a "scenic" railway is a little misleading. There are a couple riding options for the railway- you can sit inside enclosed rail cars or open air ones. Fall season is the best time for taking this ride. An incredible experience and great way to make beautiful memories with your family. This one is located about 2 hours away metro Atlanta, this is a gem of Georgia with small city old rustic charm and beauty. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is a heritage railroad in northern Georgia. Based in Blue Ridge, Georgia, United States it follows the former Marietta and North Georgia Railroad line along the Toccoa River north to McCaysville, Georgia, and its Twin city of Copperhill, Tennessee. Riders get views of both the mountain side and river side Toccoa River as the guide asks guests to switch sides once the half way point destination is reached so you can enjoy the other side of train on the way back to Blue Ridge. There is a nice concession stand as well as a bar that serves mimosas. We enjoyed the concession stand area and bought a few souvenirs to remember the trip by. The staff was very accomodative. The train ride is worth it in the open car. It was cold on the day we had the ride and it was very tolerable with appropriate attire. It's the perfect outing for anyone wanting to soak in some fall beauty and small-town charm. Highly recommend to anyone. Starting at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, riders take a four-hour, 26-mile roundtrip journey along the Toccoa River through the North Georgia countryside. The first leg of the adventure takes riders on a one hour trip to the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee, nestled deep in the mountains on each state's line. Passengers enjoy all the towns have to offer during a two-hour layover before taking the one-hour return trip through the scenic forest and back to the depot in Blue Ridge, Georgia. read more

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I can't believe I haven't done a review for the railway yet, because we've actually done the trip several times. We first visited a year ago and got 2 tickets in the first class section. It's very nice and the employees are great. It's a bit awkward though, because you sit facing 2 other people. So if you only have 2 in your group, you'll be sitting across from 2 strangers. If you're extroverted and love small talk with strangers, it won't be a big deal. Introverts, though, should take note. haha Also, if loud, obnoxious people get on your nerves, you're rolling the dice - the day we were there, a huge group came in and were SO loud that they almost overtook the entire atmosphere in the train. They wouldn't sit down or listen to any of the directions given by the extremely patient employees. But then again, it might not be like this at all on another visit. So you just never know. The other time we went, we had a larger group so we rented the caboose. Now, this is the way to go, if people get on your nerves. You have the entire caboose to yourselves and you can walk about and even sit up really high where the conductor used to sit. We've done the 4 hour trip: it's 1 hour to McCaysville, GA/Copperhill, TN, then you have 2 hours to eat lunch and explore the joint cities. You can even have your picture made right on the border between GA and TN. Then it's 1 hour back to Blue Ridge. Don't be late, the train will NOT wait on you. The Scenic Railway is a good day trip, easy to do and not strenuous. I bet it's really great in the fall, with the colors. read more

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This is definitely a must-do if you're in the Blue Ridge area, such a fun experience! However, calling it a "scenic" railway is a little misleading. There are a couple riding options for the railway- you can sit inside enclosed rail cars or open air ones. We visited in early spring so no way were we sitting in the open air in 30 degrees. But during the summer months that would be a really cool option. What I didn't like is that they promote seeing "mountains"- when you sit in the rail cars, they have a sign on each side, one saying you can see the river through those windows, and the other the mountains. But this was not the mountains. It's mountains like you find in the midwest, perhaps- aka rolling hills. And houses along the hills. The river side was definitely scenic and beautiful but that felt very dishonest calling it a scenic railway in the mountains but you genuinely don't see any mountains. Anyway. Our guide was very nice and there's a bit of history telling along the way. It's about an hour ride each way, and you get 2 hours across the border in Tennessee before you head back. This is truly all for the experience, as you could literally drive to this town from blue ridge in probably 20-30 minutes, and the train takes half a day. And don't worry, the train does have bathrooms if needed. I'm not sure I'd pay this price again- we paid $60 per person and it honestly was fun to do once and say we did it but I think that's too high of a price for what you get. read more

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TOOT! TOOT! All aboard for the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. It was a foggy, chilly morning for the 60 minute ride from Blue Ridge Ga to McCaysville Ga. An old time choo choo but very warm and cozy inside. Right down to the big cushy red velvet seats. It's like you stepped back in time. After pulling out of the train station you're offered beverages of coffee, hot chocolate and soft drinks. Then comes a very nice individually wrapped and very fresh charcuterie board to enjoy while watching the country side, rivers, mountains and farm land go by. Oh and the conductor was awesome. Entertaining the car with insightful stories of different towns and historical landmarks, all the while injecting his own funny jokes. You had to stay on yours toes to know if it was real or a funny. And if you choose to, make your way back to the Bar Car for some adult beverages, snacks and souvenirs. But beware. The clickety clack of the wheels and the gentle side to side rocking of the car. You might doze off and miss the scenery. lol A very nice way the spend the day. read more

Our multigenerational family took a train ride and we would highly recommend it. We did the 4 hour ride which included a 2 hour stop in Macaysville and Copperhill. We ate lunch and looked around. The train ride was beautiful and the employee in our car was so friendly and knowledgeable. Our daughters were able to move around which made the ride more enjoyable for everyone. read more

What a cool, fun experience for our family! We decided to take the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway on our family vacation this 4th of July. We had a wide of range of ages from 1-75, so we wanted to do something that could accommodate everyone. We bought our tickets, which seemed a little steeped, but whatever. That's the only reason I gave it 4 stars was because of the price, but it is how they make their money and a tourist town. We got on the train and the kids loved it! They have a store that you can buy souvenirs, drinks, and snacks, too, if you want! The train ride itself is about an hour and our guide gave us some reason good insight on the history of the land. The views were amazing and I bet even better in the fall. We took the 4 hour trip and hit the town. It does seem relatively quick so it was hard to actually see the town, but overall we had a good experience on this journey and everyone was happy with it! read more

We did a rail trail bike. The trip lasted two hours. The bike was electric but you could paddle. It was really fun, the bike has 4 seats. We had three in our party so we got the guide in our bike. We all really enjoyed it. I wish the guide who was driving would have pushed the electric less and let us pedal more but that was my only criticism. They said in the fall they will have bikes that will give a smoother ride. I thought it was fine! Awesome!! read more

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Spent the day in Blue Ridge and enjoyed the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway immensely with my parents and wife. Located about 2 hours away metro Atlanta this is a gem of Georgia with small city old rustic charm and beauty. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway had a 2 hour ride and 4 hour ride (which I believe is the 2 hour ride with a 2 hour town exploration component added on). We opted for the 2 hour scenic railway and chose the indoor cabin but found that both the outdoor seating area and indoor cabins were full on a Tuesday afternoon so I can't say which one is more popular and/or better. The ride from the indoor cabin itself was peaceful, beautiful, and scenic. Riders get views of both the mountain side and river side (Toccoa River) as the guide asks guests to switch sides once the half way point destination is reached so you can enjoy the other side of train on the way back to Blue Ridge. There is a nice concession stand as well as a bar that serves mimosas. We enjoyed the concession stand area and bought a few souvenirs to remember the trip by. 5 solid stars for Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and two huge thumbs up! Adventure is out there! Thank you to the staff and crew! read more

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Awesome day trip and would do it again! There's something special about trains and learning the history of Georgia! read more

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What a fun weekend activity for the family! I recently took a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway with my husband, in-laws, and my parents and we had a great time! The train ride was a steady speed and the conductors provided historic information on the homes, farms and other property along the track. The train had decent snacks on board for purchase, as well has simple souvenirs for the family. Unfortunately, we were only able to get a ticket for the 2 hour ride - out and back- rather than the one with a full stop to explore. Next time we go, we will definitely take the tickets with a stop so we can explore the small town at the end of the track. read more

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We haven't yet been on the train but the sit on top rail bikes were just as much fun. This is one of the bucket list things to do in Blue Ridge. We made reservations weeks ago, because the schedule fills up in advance. They are four seaters and power assisted. You start in Blue Ridge and pedal 5 miles to Cherry Log. Turn around and head back. When I say pedaling, it's mostly just motor assisted riding. The tour lasts an hour and it's a nice way to follow the cute Cherry Log Creek, as it meanders past some new and old construction homes. The rails are over 100 years old. Our party was 3 so we sat in the rear and had a friendly host, Hunter, captaining our rail cart which weights over 1000 lbs when loaded. On the way back they had a contraption that turn all the carts around, and we got to be in front! Fun! It was a hot day, but thankfully the breeze was nice. I also got stung by a wasp in my calf almost immediately, which was rather shocking, but Hunter had a med kit, we did t even stop, and it had stinger killer which countered the toxin immediately. Thankfully, I'm not allergic so I felt fine. Apparently this trip happens rain or shine and many of these rides have been in the rain due to all of the rainfall this year. There were about 8 intersections of which 5 we came to a complete stop. I highly recommend this, if you haven't tried it. read more

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What a fun and unique experience! Although it was a very hot day and our tickets were for 2pm (peak of the afternoon), it was still a very enjoyable ride on the bike rails along the very old and historic Blue Ridge scenic railway. There are some nice shaded areas along the way! We had four of us together, so we were able to be seated all together on the bike rails (however, they do say on the website that it's not guaranteed to be able to be seated together). It's important to arrive about 45 min ahead of your ticket time so that you arrive early enough to sign the waivers and hear the detailed instructions for maneuvering/handling the bike rails. Close-toed shoes are also required. The instructors were AMAZING, and for every ride you will have two instructors along with the whole group - one located in the front and one in the very back for safety reasons. They also shared a ton of history and cool facts along the way on our way back and I truly had no idea how old those railways truly are. It's about a 2 hour ride total and I think close to 10 miles long (round trip), but it went by a lot faster than expected! You can pedal the entire way, but they are also motor operated with a breaking system which was extremely helpful. They also include adjustable seat belts for optimal safety. You can bring along a small purse/fanny pack which fits nicely in the storage compartments behind the seats, as well as some water bottles which were needed. They were also kind enough to provide a cooler with ice cold waters which were offered during the stop before they turned all of the bike rails around (which was a really cool process to witness and learn about). It was a beautiful adventure throughout Blue Ridge, and I throughly enjoyed every minute of it! I would love to do it again in the Fall to admire the gorgeous fall foliage along the way. read more

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We took the 3pm express train on a Friday afternoon, and we really enjoyed it. We booked the $44 open air tickets, and were very glad to get rolling because the weather turned out to be in the low 90's, so we were pretty toasty. Most cars had bathrooms, and there is a centrally located concession car/gift shop that has A/C. Water bottles and sodas are $3-4, but they let us bring outside drinks on as well, so we didn't have to buy too many of the high-priced ones. The guides told some good stories about the areas we passed through, but don't go in expecting to see a ton of crazy Mountain views. There is a lot of cool scenery, and the sides of the car are tagged as Mountain and River, for obvious reasons. When you get to the halfway point after an hour, our guide had everyone switch sides to make sure you got a different view on the way back. You will see lots of rafts and tubes floating the river, and some amazing houses built into the mountain. It's definitely worth it to try once, and if we're able to get tickets during the fall then we'll try it again. I saw other reviews give low ratings because people didn't know how to operate the website - we didn't have any problems and all staff members were kind and friendly. read more

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A group of friends and I recently rode one the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and we had a great time! We rode along the Toccoa River, saw the beautiful homes along the river and even spotted one of Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's homes. The train guide/narrator was very nice, friendly and told some funny jokes. There's a cafe onboard selling various snacks drinks (beer, wine, water, soda, etc.). The train stops at Copper Basin where McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee meet... two cities, one place. Overall, a great experience. Since there's no assigned seating, I would recommend arriving early to save seats so you and your group can sit together. read more

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Took our family on this as a special Christmas treat. We had heard so much about it. We did the "premium" tickets/seats. What a horrible idea!! The seats were worn and dirty. The "Santa helper/elf" was rude, as were most of the employees. When I tried to get our g-sons in a photo with Santa (who was odd), the "helper" told me to sit down and get out of the way. He snatched crayons away from the 3-year-old, because he said he had given him some before (not!). Even Mrs. Claus was not nice. She looked tired. It was an awful experience. A lot of money, and it was one of the worst experiences I've had. The food was mediocre, pre-packaged, and pricey. The Hot water-chocolate was gross. The adult beverages were pricy, weak, and small. The train stopped, and the view was a few cabins nearby. Then it started back the way we came. Nothing was said about anything we went past. I was so disappointed and embarrassed. Our family was from 2,000 miles away, and we wanted to show them the warmth and charm of small-town Georgia. It was a disaster. I do NOT recommend people spend their money on this laughable, disappointing "Christmas train ride". read more

Booked a fall tour online, went through the whole process of selecting the date, number of people, which car we wanted to ride in, and put my credit card in. As the date for the trip approached, I realized I didn't have any sort of email confirmation of our tickets, and the credit card had also not been charged yet for the tickets. I called the phone number a few times before someone answered. After giving them my information, they did not show any tickets for the chosen date in my name. I was told the tickets must have sold out before I completed payment, but they could not say why the website did not indicate there was a problem, just that "it does that sometimes". Went back on the website and booked 2 more tickets. Unfortunately, only enclosed cars were available, we originally wanted open-air cars but this was the only date available that we could go with our schedule. On the day of the trip, getting the tickets and boarding was easy. The seats were not very comfortable in the car we were assigned to. The trip began on time, but as we were enjoying the view and recorded information, our car host was going around telling his life story to everyone. That combined with a couple of grandparents who had brought a toddler with no interest in being there who was screaming and throwing toys made for a terrible experience. When we arrived in Tennessee, we got up and talked to the host in one of the open-air cars and found out he had some open seats. The return trip was much more enjoyable as that car host just answered questions and took photos for people. read more

This was a fun experience! A must do in Blue Ridge. Our "tour guide" was very knowledgeable about the history of the train, the scenery and even the train car itself. The view on the mountain side wasn't much but the river side was nice. They make a point to make sure every one switches sides on the way back to every one can see both. Copper hill is a little crowded but has some cute shops. read more

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Fun winter excursion with the family. We try to get a low number cabin as the seats are better, def no open air in December unless bundled up big time. Bathroom Line for girls is extremely long so try to go prior, train does also have a bathroom on train cars. Cabins are pre selected but you don't have assigned seats so board early to get the best seat options and ensure your family sits together. Further back there is a car with food/drink options-bit they aren't great so bring snacks and stuff as needed. Photos offered on the train , and Santa comes through. Overall fun experience. read more

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The staff were awful. Yelling at a customer trying to get on the train with two babies was completely disrespectful. The man was unwilling to help her as she struggled to get the stroller on the train. Then when her friend confronted the man as the lady was in tears consoling her son, multiple staff members bullied her. Saying "you are 1 of 500 passengers" to make us feel worthless. read more

Very unique- fun day. A nice 90 mins activity - glad we chose to do this while we are here read more

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Unbelievable!!!! We made first class reservations in April. I called because we are in Tampa and awaiting Milton. With the uncertainty, I wanted to check on cancellation policy! I found our confirmation email . I called today and they did a call back. Unfortunately I did not hear the phone call! We paid for first class tickets in APRIL! The message is the have no first class tickets!!!!! Seriously????? Mis Understanding .... Reservation still good read more

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2024 - Yelp 100 Challenge - #19 May 2024 This Railway starts at the depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia and journeys along the Toccoa River. This train provides four coach types. 1. Open Air - with large open windows and long bench style seating. 2. Handicap/ Accessible Coach - open air with both stairs and lift access. 3. Close Coach- Air conditioning with seats two padded seats facing each other. 4. Premier Car - Age 18+, air conditioning, complimentary group photo, unlimited no-alcoholic drinks, reclining seats, and catered snacks. My husband and I booked the closed coach with padded seating and air conditioning because of our kiddo, and it was much needed in the Georgia heat. I had family members all throughout the train, so I was able to visit all except the premier car. There is a snack car which is nice to be in when the train is moving that serves drinks for purchase, popcorn, candy, nachos, and keep sake items to remember your trip. It was a nice relaxing journey. read more

What a gorgeous different experience for the kids. I can imagine how this is during fall with the changing of the leaves and honestly I've already been looking into booking it during that time to experience it. We rented out the caboose since there was a larger group of us. The caboose was much nicer than I was expecting and included snacks and beverages and comfortable seating along with the cutest tower for the kids to lookout from. My boys all had such a fun time. The ride there and back is 45 minutes with two hour free time in Copperhill TN. To walk around and grab lunch. I really enjoyed this and I feel like for small kids it's enjoyable as well. read more

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We had the pleasure of riding with Ken last weekend in the open car (highly recommend both!) What a kind and genuine person! We felt right at home. He interacted with the kids, told jokes at the perfect times as he toured the scenery over the mic. All around a wonderful way to spend your Saturday- book the longer trip! Oh yeah! There are mimosas! read more

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My granddaughter, son, daughter in law and myself rode the "scenic" railway recently (mid December). It was very disappointing. Except for Santa and Jack Frost, it was not what we expected. We rode 30 minutes in one direction seeing dilapidated buildings, rusted propane tanks, and woods. No "scenic" views. Per the website, passengers were supposed to change sides for the return trip (of 30 minutes), yet that was not announced. No matter, there was nothing to see on the opposite side except for a small portion of the Toccoa River. This was a "one and done trip" although it was still a waste of money. read more

Enjoyed the train ride but had an odd/insane rude/weird encounter with a man behind the counter. My daughter was asking for a stuffed animal and I was telling her not today. The man behind the counter chimed in that I should get it for her. I said no she has too many already and he responded with "it costs less than a new tattoo." I have a few tattoos so the innuendo was clearly that I prioritize that over my daughter. Interesting perspective from a complete stranger and insane thing to say to someone who has already paid to take their kid on a train. Everyone else was exceptionally nice. I would still recommend the train but do send that freak my regards. My daughter just finished cancer treatment and has more stuffed animals than her bed can hold! Bless! Review update - updating to five star because my experience with one employee should not reflect poorly on this business overall. Please note the owners response and my appreciation. read more

A family trip on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway in Blue Ridge, Ga. was a lot of fun. Blue Ridge, Ga. is a two hour and twenty seven minutes drive, not including stops. The directions took us on "back roads" with a lot of beautiful scenery. It's suggested that you arrive at least one hour prior to departure. You can board the train fifteen minutes before departure. Our tickets were for the closed coach. The train itself is old and in need of a facelift, the seats and cup holders weren't clean, but we did the one hour holiday ride, so it wasn't too bad. There is a concession car with snacks, drinks and hot chocolate. There are bathrooms on the train, and it is handicap accessible, you will need to let them know in advance if someone in your party will need assistance. While riding we listened to holiday music, had a visit from Santa and Mrs Claus who gave out a Blue Ridge Railway jingle bell and a candy cane to the children. Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch came by for a visit too. On the way back we listened to The Night Before Christmas. My two year old great great nephew loved seeing the grinch more than he did seeing Santa Claus. We had an enjoyable time, the train ride is at least worth doing once, and it's always nice to spend time with family. The 4 stars are for the friendly people that work on the train. Ticket prices ADULTS: 13-65+ $52.99 CHILDREN: 2-12 $40.99, Price plus tax $52.99 + 7%= $56.70 Adults $40.99 + 7%= $43.86 children. read more

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The Blue Ridge area of the Smokey Mountains is one of the most traveled areas in the East. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway gives you a relaxed way to take in the beautiful scenery. Your day begins at the depot in Blue Ridge, GA. A 1 hour train ride takes you to the twin towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee. You have a two hour layover to explore the towns before re-boarding the train for the return trip home. The whole trip is 26 miles and lasts about 4hrs. There are concessions on the train and you have the option of a vintage climate controlled car or an open air car. Trips happen year round but the fall colors tour is really lovely. Take the holiday tour to see the light displays in the two towns and enjoy some Christmas shopping. A really wonderful way to spend a day. read more

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I've never traveled by train so this was a first for me and I really enjoyed it. Lots of history was told during the one hour trip.

We took the 2 Hour Summer Express Tour. Overall, the experience was mediocre. The good: The train employees were very nice and friendly. The train departed on time. We found the reclining seats in the closed car to be comfortable. The not so good: We almost had to take two separate seats, because the seats are not assigned. The views were not scenic, in my opinion. I expected to see some North Georgia hills, mountains and valleys. I didn't. Because most of the seats are facing two other seats, there no room to stretch out your legs. read more

The train cars face the river on one side and essentially nothing on the other. The idea is people can see the river on the way to the stop and then switch sides on the way back. There is absolutely no system accept the "honor" system for this to happen. This is a huge fail. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Had to wait almost an hour in the cold to board since that was the only way for our family to have a chance to sit together. The cars were clean and vaguely decorated for the Christmas theme, while the staff were wearing Christmas pajamas. I honestly feel the attendants were told to decorate their cars out of their own pockets and without reimbursement. We then traveled 30 minutes with stunning views that included trailer parks, a golf course tee box, and the side of a few hills. After a brief stop in said hills, we returned to the depot while a staff member read the night before Christmas over the PA. Good effort but the audio was so bad no one else in my party understood what was being said. They did have someone dressed as Santa, but honestly I've seen mall Santa's that were more fitting. I literally think Mrs Clause was this guys mom, and their reindeer was a staff member in pajamas, who then took a nasty fall into a bathroom, but not a single worker made an attempt to make sure she was ok. Definitely not the memories one would expect for a several hundred dollar ride. read more

We had a great time! Maryanne was a super host/guide and very friendly! We took the Premier Ride and she was on top of her game! The sandwiches and snacks were delicious and she was always checking to see if we needed anything else to drink. The scenery was beautiful as we were blessed with great weather. read more

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This was a great COVID-friendly outing. We sat in an open car with wide windows so there was plenty of airflow. Our car host was named Jeff and he was hilarious! All the workers were very knowledgeable and courteous. They kept us safe and ensured that we learned a lot. My favorite landmark was the Native American Fish trap. There were also immaculate cabins and homes along the way and great views of the Toccoa river. The train cars featured long benches facing the windows and a hallway down the middle. The benches were comfy and we were entertained the entire ride. I would definitely recommend this! Tips: 1. Car 2975 is right behind the concessions cart, has open windows and far enough away from the engines to allow for a peaceful ride. 2. You can bring your own food (except alcohol) but I suggest buying concessions on the train. They're extremely affordable! 3. You might want to bring a light blanket or sweater. The train only goes about 10 mph but I appreciated the blanket during parts of the ride (on a cloudy day). Desired improvements: It would be great if train staff would suggest switching sides during the stop in Copperhill, TN. Also, there was no warning before the concessions cart closed. read more

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