Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

      Bryson City NC

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      Patty
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      256 reviews
      Oct 23 - 25, 2023
      Group size: 35 - 42
      Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
      Bryson City NC

      Patty
      • Facebook verified
      256 reviews

      $NaN
      Oct 23 - 25, 2023
      Group size: 35 - 42

      About this trip

      Join your Compass Pointe neighbors on a motorcoach trip that travels to western North Carolina for a 4 1/2 hour scenic heritage railroad excursion featuring extraordinary sights that you can't access by car.  You will have a front-row view of Fontana Lake, the historic Fontana Trestle, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Nantahala Forest and Gorge, historical structures and stunning foliage. The trip includes a one hour layover at the Nantahala Outdoor Center where you can stretch your legs or relax along this beautiful river.   Beyond this historic steam engine trip, there will be time to explore Bryson City including the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum boasting 7,000 Lionel engine, cars and accessories in impressive operating layouts.  We will also be treated to a Meet & Greet at the Heritage Museum featuring exhibits of the early settlers of this mountain region.  

      On departure day, we stop in the town of Cherokee before leaving the mountains for a visit to the  highly awarded Museum of the Cherokee Indian as well as the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual Co-op. The museum has been voted one of the Top Ten Best Native American Experiences by USA Today!   Scroll down to see what is included in this trip and read about the itinerary detail.  

      Cancellation Policy

      In the event of a cancellation refunds are processed if the participant or trip organizer is able to resell the purchased trip.  A wait list is maintained by the trip organizer for this purpose.  Trip insurance is also available through this website.  

      What’s included

      • Coach transportation
        On a luxury 56 passenger coach
      • Rail Excursion
        4 1/2 hour scenic rail excursion in Crown-Class
      • Lunch
        Box lunch on board the train
      • Admission
        To the Smoky Mountains Train Museum
      • Admission
        To the Museum of the Cherokee Indian
      • Accommodations
        Two nights at the Stonebrook Lodge in the heart of Bryson City
      • Breakfast
        Continental breakfast in the Lodge each morning
      • Trip host
        Trip is hosted by Patty
      • Dinner
        On own in Bryson City with plenty of options within walking distance
      • Lunch on travel days
      • Train extras
        Wine & Beer available for purchase. Coffee, tea and soft drinks are complimentary.

      Available Packages

      King with balcony -Double Occupancy

      Per person price for two people sharing room

      $566
      King Room - no balcony double occupancy

      No balcony - per person price for two people sharing room

      $556
      Double Queen - balcony- double occupancy

      Per person price for two people sharing room

      $566
      Double Queen no balcony double occupancy

      No balcony - per person price for two people sharing room

      $556
      Double Queen- Single Occupancy

      Price for one person in room

      $685


      Itinerary

      3 Days/2 Nights
      Great Smoky Railroad Trip

      This is an approximately 7 to 7 1/2 hour trip including a lunch stop and rest area breaks.  

      Day One:

      8am - Departure from Compass Pointe

      Approx. 4pm - Check-in at Stonebrook Lodge in Bryson City

      Evening on own for dinner

      Day Two:

      Breakfast on own at the Lodge

      9:30am -  Optional Meet & Greet and self guided tour at the Swain County Visitor Center and Heritage Museum 

      Time on own to explore town and the Train Museum

      12noon - Boarding for the Excursion

      1pm -5:30pm - Nantahala Gorge Steam Engine Excursion - box lunch served on board. 

      Evening on own for dinner

      Day Three:

      8:30am - Depart Bryson City for Cherokee

      9am - Self guided tour of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian

      11am - Depart Cherokee for the Coast

      Approx. arrival time of 7pm at Compass Pointe

      Your Organizer


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      Patty
      256 reviews
      I love to travel so in my partially retired life I decided to adapt my passion for travel along with 25 years of experience in Travel & Tourism to create Trips by Patty. I received a BA in American History from UNC-Chapel Hill. Not knowing what I was going to do with that degree, I started working as a desk clerk at a hotel in Raleigh. I enjoyed the hotel business and the career path began. Hotel operations and sales, Convention Center operations and marketing, destination marketing with a Convention Visitors Bureau and even a stint as a tour guide. What happened to the history degree? Well, many times when I am escorting my trips I share the history of the destinations we visit. It's a great feeling to take your career skills and adapt them to your own small business. I love what I do and hope you'll join me on a trip one day!

      Reviews

      PATTY is just "AMAZING"! She orchestrates the best trips ever! Always great venues, SUPERIOR BUS SERVICE, thinks of the smallest details to meet everyone's comfort, yummy and healthy snacks, SUPERIOR KNOWLEDGE of the event, timely, organized, friendly, yet maintains her composure and professionalism. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
      By Kathryn E for South's Grandest Christmas Show on Dec 05, 2023
      Once again Patty you did not disappoint. The show was amazing. The restaurant was wonderful; orders were correct and everyone’s food came out together. And of course, Donny did a great job getting us there and back safely.
      By Marie D for South's Grandest Christmas Show on Dec 04, 2023
      We had a great time. Patty always sets up the perfect trips
      By Ellen L for Night of A Thousand Candles on Dec 03, 2023
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      We had a great time. Patty did a wonderful job with all the arrangements Would recommend traveling with Patty.
      By David C for South's Grandest Christmas Show on Dec 01, 2023
      It was very exciting for me, never went in a bus before. So accommodating and it felt like family. The food was yummy and I can’t wait to go on my next trip
      By Laureen W for South's Grandest Christmas Show on Dec 01, 2023
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