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Monday, August 22, 2011

Railfan Weekend Celebrates Tweetsie Railroad's Past

Take a ride back in time September 10-11 at Tweetsie Railroad’s Railfan Weekend . Both of Tweetsie’s steam locomotives will be in full operation, and on September 10 Historice Tweetsie Engine #12 will team up with #190 for a “doubleheader”, pulling the train on a Wild West adventure. All park guests can enjoy Cherokee dance, craft and weapons demonstrations, and guests with Railfan Weekend passes can also take advantage of special activities, exhibits and tours that highlight Tweetsie Railroad’s historic past as an operating railroad and as North Carolina’s first theme park.

Tweetsie is offering a special Railfan Weekend price for both days of railroad entertainment:
$48 (ages 13+) and $33 (ages 3 through 12) Call our Ticket Office to purchase yours: 877-TWEETSIE (877-893-3874)

Lodging near Tweetsie Railroad:

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Vacation home rental with view of Appalachian Ski Mountain - 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps up to 12. Hot tub with mountain views, gas fireplace, wrap-around deck with gas grill, kids play area, WIFI. Only 3 miles to the slopes! $1200 week, $3600 month. Check availability

Authentic hand-hewn log cabin rental - 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, sleep up to 9. Wood-burning fireplace, 2 covered decks with winter mountain view, charcoal grill. Walk to downtown Blowing Rock. Get current rates and availability

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