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Monday, September 23, 2013

Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train Begins This Weekend

September 27 - November 2, 2013 on Friday and Saturday evenings Ghost Train Halloween Festival at Tweetsie Railroad Advanced ticket purchase is recommended for this very popular event. The ghastly special events include Ghost Train Rides Exciting Haunted House, Halloween Shows, 3-D Maze, Black Hole™, Trick-or-treating and the Freak Forest.
Tweetsie Railroad, North Carolina's first theme park, takes a trip back into the days of the Old West. Hop aboard the train for an unforgettable three-mile journey through the scenic mountains. Even in today's high-tech world, there's still a place for old-fashioned fun. Tweetsie Railroad is a unique attraction that allows children and families to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a cowboy, Indian or an engineer and take a ride on historic steam locomotive, Number 12, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open daily April - October with special events offered.

Find links for more local attraction, lodging and events on the Blowing Rock Visitor Guide

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Riders in the Sky at Tweetsie Railroad

August 10 - 11 Riders in the Sky Perform at Tweetsie Railroad Come hear America's Favorite Cowboys and grammy award-winning singers. The shows are included in the Park admission but seating is on a first come basis. Showtimes at noon and 3 PM.

Get links for local visitor information and Tweetsie Railroad on the Blowing Rock NC Guide.

Monday, July 1, 2013

4th of July Events: Tweetsie Railroad Fireworks Extravaganza

July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza at Tweetsie Railroad The Park stays open until 9 PM for one of the most popular annual events in the High Country. Enjoy all the usual Tweetsie fun throughout the day and a special fireworks extravaganza under the stars after the Park closes. Make a 4th of July Memory at Tweetsie your family will treasure for years.

An optional dinner and fireworks at the Hacienda is available including a special chicken and BBQ buffet with all the Trimmings.
Tweetsie Railroad is located in Blowing Rock NC.

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

Tweetsie Railroad Now Open for the 2013 Season - All Aboard!

Tweetsie Railroad has opened for the 2013 Season. Join the fun at NC's oldest theme park for another season of wild-west adventures and excitement. April 12 through May 27, 2013 hours: Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. May 31 through August 18, 2013: Open 7 days a week, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. August 23 through November 3, 2013: Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day Monday, September 2, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Get a link for Tweetsie Railroad and nearby lodging on the Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide.

Tweetsie Railroad, North Carolina's first theme park, takes a trip back into the days of the Old West. Hop aboard the train for an unforgettable three-mile journey through the scenic mountains. Even in today's high-tech world, there's still a place for old-fashioned fun.

Tweetsie Railroad is a unique attraction that allows children and families to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a cowboy, Indian or an engineer and take a ride on historic steam locomotive, Number 12, listed on the National Register.

Special events are offered throughout the 2013 Season including:

May 7-9 and 15-16 : Letterland Days. See your favorite Letterland Characters come to life. From Talking Tess's Train to Eddie Elephant's gem area, each area of the Park is an opportunity for children to learn and play.

May 31 - June 9: Day Out with Thomas. All Aboard for a 25 minute ride with a full size Thomas the Tank engine. Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling, live music and build with Mega Bloks.

June 21-23: Meet Dora and Diego. Kids can meet Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego from 11 AM through 3 PM throughout the weekend.

July 4: 4th of July Celebration. The Park gates will be upon until 9 AM for the most exciting fireworks display in the High Country. Specialk dinner options are offered.

July 6, 13, 20, 27: Cool Summer Nights. The Park stays open until 9 PM and features special train show rides at dusk and the chance to make some cool summer memories.

July 12 - 14: Sponge Bob Square Pants and Patrick Star. Kids can meet Nickelodeon's Sponge Bob and Patrick Star from 11 AM through 3 PM throughout the weekend.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Opening Day for Tweetsie Railroad this Weekend

April 12 Tweetsie Railroad Opens for the 2013 Season All aboard for NC's oldest theme park and another season of wild-west fun & excitement! April 12 through May 27, 2013 hours: Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. May 31 through August 18, 2013: Open 7 days a week, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. August 23 through November 3, 2013: Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day Monday, September 2, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Tweetsie Railroad, North Carolina's first theme park, takes a trip back into the days of the Old West. Hop aboard the train for an unforgettable three-mile journey through the scenic mountains. Even in today's high-tech world, there's still a place for old-fashioned fun.

Tweetsie Railroad is a unique attraction that allows children and families to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a cowboy, Indian or an engineer and take a ride on historic steam locomotive, Number 12, listed on the National Register.

Some of the special events offered throughout the 2013 Season include:May 7-9 and 15-16 : Letterland Days. See your favorite Letterland Characters come to life. From Talking Tess's Train to Eddie Elephant's gem area, each area of the Park is an opportunity for children to learn and play.

May 31 - June 9: Day Out with Thomas. All Aboard for a 25 minute ride with a full size Thomas the Tank engine. Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling, live music and build with Mega Bloks.

June 21-23: Meet Dora and Diego. Kids can meet Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego from 11 AM through 3 PM throughout the weekend.

July 4: 4th of July Celebration. The Park gates will be upon until 9 AM for the most exciting fireworks display in the High Country. Specialk dinner options are offered.

July 6, 13, 20, 27: Cool Summer Nights. The Park stays open until 9 PM and features special train show rides at dusk and the chance to make some cool summer memories.

July 12 - 14: Sponge Bob Square Pants and Patrick Star. Kids can meet Nickelodeon's Sponge Bob and Patrick Star from 11 AM through 3 PM throughout the weekend.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Last Weekend for the Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train

October 26 - 27 Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train makes it final runs for the 2012 season this weekend. All aboard for the 23rd spooktacular season of Tweetsie Railroad's Ghost Train® Halloween Festival and the High Country's most popular Halloween celebration.

Enjoy a variety of special frighteningly fun activities and spooktacular experiences including the Boneyard, 3-D maze, Black Hole, a stroll through the Freaky Forest and the spine-chilling Haunted House

Monday, July 23, 2012

K-9s in Flight Frisbee Dogs this week at Tweetsie Railroad

July 21 - 29 K-9s in Flight Frisbee Dogs at Tweetsie Railroad Tweetsie Railroad hosts the high energy performances by a team of dynamic dogs in acrobatic freestyle routines. Seating is first come, first served and is included in the Park admission.

Enjoy high flying fun as you watch the K-9s In Flight Frisbee® Dogs perform. The non-stop, action-packed performances from John Misita’s entourage of talented dogs include catching flying Frisbees during a back flip, dock dives and taking a running leap off of John’s back. The entourage of talented rescue dogs will delight visitors as they jump to new heights during daily shows at 11:00 AN., 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

Get a link for the K-9s in Flight and other local information on the Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Ride with Thomas the Tank at Tweetsie Railroad

June 1-10 Day Out with Thomas the Tank at Tweetsie Railroad Hop aboard with Thomas the Tank Engine as he chugs through the Blue Ridge Mountains. During Thomas' visit, children will have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with Sir Topham Hatt, listen to Thomas and Friends storytelling, and enjoy activities in the Imagination Station. Advance tickets are suggested as this event frequently sells out.

Tweetsie Railroad, North Carolina's first theme park, takes you on a trip back into the days of the Old West. Hop aboard the train for an unforgettable three-mile journey through the scenic mountains. Even in today's high-tech world, there's still a place for old-fashioned fun. Tweetsie Railroad is a unique attraction that allows children and families to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a cowboy, Indian or an engineer and take a ride on historic steam locomotive, Number 12, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open daily April - October with special events offered.

Find more local information on the Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide

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