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Sunday, December 30, 2012

New Year's Eve Events: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad New Year's Eve Celebration

December 31 - Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Arrive early for a special reception beginning at 7:45 PM in the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum located steps away from the depot. Start the night with an exclusive selection of beer, wine and mixed drinks, and Feast on array of hors d' oeuvres: Tiger Shrimp with Cocktail sauce, Button Mushrooms stuffed with, Shrimp/Crab and Parmesan, Fruit covered in rich chocolate.

New Year's Eve on the railway includes dinner and dancing with a champagne toast at midnight. Do something different this year and forgoe the old traditional party and hop on board for the send off of the New Year. The train departs Monday December 31 from the historic Bryson City, NC depot at 9 PM and returns after the midnight toast.

Enjoy a Feast fit for First Class, beginning with a salad made of fresh baby greens in a raspberry vinaigrette dressing and warm yeast rolls. Choose from a selection of delicious entrees: Spinach stuffed chicken with a creamy parmesan sauce, Seasoned pork loin served with a tart raspberry glaze, Portobello mushroom tower stuffed with smoked peppers, spinach and parmesan cheese. Finish off your meal with a tasty rich white chocolate cheesecake covered with fresh berries. Dinner is served buffet style and guests can mingle, relax, indulge on delicious food while greeting the New Year in Style.

Musical entertainment is provided by Alias Smith & Jones, a popular Atlanta-based acoustic guitar/vocal duo whose vast repertoire ranges from the must-have classics to the totally unexpected. Two experienced guitarists combine their voices with harmonica, flute, mandolin, percussion, and a few surprises to deliver a unique musical experience.
Book now! Tickets are going fast. $135/per adult (plus tax and gratuity) 1-800-872-4681

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