Tweetsie Railroad

Tweetsie Railroad is North Carolina’s oldest theme park and one of the most beloved family attractions in the Blue Ridge Mountains, built around a historic narrow-gauge steam locomotive. Engine No. 12, a 1917 Baldwin steam locomotive, once served the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad — famously nicknamed ‘Tweetsie’ for its distinctive whistle sound as it wound through mountain passes. Today the train circles a three-mile loop through the scenic Blue Ridge foothills, while passengers enjoy Wild West shows, gold panning, and amusement rides. The park offers spectacular mountain scenery at an elevation of over 3,500 feet, with sweeping views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.