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.  

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.