We've come for Thomas the Tank Engine Day for past 3 years. Always so much fun! They love getting their picture taken with Sir Topham Hat and playing the activities under the Thomas Day tent. The kids love riding the big train, although the loud whistle scared the little one this year. But we had noise-canceling headphones, as a just-in-case, so all was well. The kids are still little and really enjoy the activities up at the top. We had a stroller, so took the free shuttle to the top, rather than the skylift. The mine train, gem mining, and the little-kid rides were a big hit. Feeding the animals (goats, llamas, deer, emus) is always super fun, too. Before you enter the animal area, you can buy ice cream cones filled with animal feed ($1 a cone). Once you've handed out all the feed, then you break the cone apart and feed it. We bought 3 cones; could probably have used a 4th. The animals were all very friendly and gentle. Even one of the llamas came over for some feed; they are usually a bit aloof. Look forward to coming back! read more

Tweetsie Railroad - Helping the Fort Boone sheriffs catch the red-shirted bandits, during the ride on the big train. - Amusement Parks Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

We visited Tweetsie Railroad over Christmas break. The Christmas lights were really pretty and the holiday décor was fun and festive. There were several rides and activities geared toward kids, which made it a nice family outing. The train itself is very loud for little ones, so that's something to keep in mind, but overall the kids loved it and had a good time. For a family of 5, tickets for the train (which includes admission and all the rides) is pretty costly. read more

I just wanted to make sure you all know what a wonderful staff you have! We were at Tweetsie on Sunday, May 3rd to celebrate our grandson's birthday! On the big train my husband had a medical emergency and your staff was wonderful. We were taken back to the station as quickly as possible and met by medical staff and the EMT's. Thankfully after being checked out he was ok! We were able to enjoy the day at a little slower pace but everyone was very kind and wished our grandson a happy birthday and even had a fun song for him. I would like to give a special shout out to Addison aka Skilket on our train car and Amber the medic. They were both very attentive and kind! Everyone was great! Thank you for helping us during a scary situation! read more

We loved Tweetsie and the Thomas the Train exhibit! Reasonably priced for the value that you get. The only thing we saw you had to pay extra for once in the park was the gem mining which was $19. You can still practice gem or gold mining in the water, but you won't get any cool rocks without paying for a bucket of sand, which is reasonable. The kids adored the ski lift and the mouse train! Our favorite thing, besides riding the actual railroad itself (10/10) was the free driving car racetrack! The kids felt so cool! We came right when they opened at 10am and stayed until 12:30, which was the perfect amount of time. read more

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We went for Tweetsie Christmas last weekend. Most reviews state that unless you have small children not to bother. I disagree wholeheartedly. Our kids are adults and we loved it! We visited the gift shops and took photos at the many photo op spots around the park. The train ride was great and everything was decorated so beautifully. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. I will definitely visit again in the spring! read more

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They have a amazing event called ghost train for the Halloween season! Please know that it did not disappoint. We had an amazing time this weekend there.!! the train was amazing the haunted house the haunted forest and the rides. We had the best time. read more

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This place is magical this time of the year! They do an amazing year round job and excellent job of decorating for holidays. We even got to meet Santa!!! It was cold but so much fun and the kids had a blast! read more

Ghost Train Experience, Saturday November 1 2025. The highlights were the Ghost Train itself and the two haunted houses. All three were more than I expected. Everything else however, was also fun. I also made eye contact with absolutely beautiful girl in the Tornado ride area around 8pm. She had dark eyes and jet black hair with black & white clothing. She seemed to be looking right through me, and I thought she was looking beyond me. The eye contact was extended. I should have said hello! Hello! An absolute beauty!!! read more

I've passed by this amusement park in Blowing Rock many times but this was our first time going. We decided to get the ghost train tickets which you need to reserve online ahead of time. The admission gets you one train ride at a reserved time. The ticket gets you into the park at 7pm and our train ride was at 9:30pm. They had some haunted houses that I assume are only up during the Halloween time frame. Our granddaughter is 8 years old and she thoroughly enjoyed all. The rides were similar to a county fair type of attractions. It wasn't annoyingly crowded so I really enjoyed that. There were gift shops and over priced eateries but I believe they allow outside food. It is a bit pricey but what isn't these days?! Glad I got to experience it with the family. read more

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We visited during their "Day with Thomas" and it was nothing short of amazing. My 3 year old song had an amazing time. There is so much to do for all ages - from rides, tons of shops, food and feeding animals. The prices are not like any amusement park, they food and a lot of the retail items are not crazy expensive and that was much appreciated. There were barely any lines, we went on a Friday. I wish we lived closer because I would get a season pass for us! They seem to be adding more to it, so I can't wait to visit again in a few years. read more

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Great amusement park with lots of fun and adventure for the family! They are currently asking that you wearing a mask while indoors but otherwise it's optional. Prices for adults is $52 for the day. They offer a AAA discount of $3 read more

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For my nephew's birthday we decided to do an experience rather than a bunch of gifts so we spent a long weekend in the Blowing Rock area and one of our days was spent at Tweetsie as a recommendation from my dad that went when he was a kid. It didn't disappoint! We had so much fun on the train and getting to walk around the park. As a bonus they are dog friendly everywhere except the train itself and the shops. For the price of the day pass there was plenty to do to keep kids and adults busy. We hope to go again someday! read more

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Waste of money. This place is way too expensive for what they are offering. We were camping in the area and decided to bring the family. We pause $180 for 3 adults and 1 child. The premise sounds cute; an original coal-burning train and wild-west themed park. The acting during the train ride was horrible; little kids were completely lost and got bored. The food was incredibly overpriced with absolutely no healthy options. The rides were old and rusty. There wasn't anything really charming about this place. When I read other reviews that are good, it seems like they are based on nostalgia. I have no nostalgia for Tweetsie Railroad and I think you're better to spend the time doing something else in the area or save your money for a nicer park like Universal, Disney, or Busch Gardens. read more

Tweetsie Railroad - Amusement Parks Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

This was our first time ever coming here to see the Christmas lights, and we are glad we did. We came on a Sunday & got tickets for the train ride at 7:30pm. It was a bit cold and a bit rainy, but thankfully, it did not pour while we were there. A few sprinkles, and we were fine. The train ride itself is about 25 minutes, and you basically ride along singing to your favorite Christmas songs and looking at all the wonderful Christmas light displays! It is a little "town," so once you're done with the train or even before, you can head to their cafe, gift shops, and many photo Op locations. They have lots of light displays to see and a stores section where you buy smores and go to any of their two campfires they have set. They have a few rides more catered to little kids, which is included in your admission tickets. You also get to see Santa! It was not busy at all when we went mainly bc it was on a Sunday night and rainy, but it was a plus for us! I will probably be back in the summertime to see how the experience differs. They do have free parking on site. This was about 2 hrs from me, and if I wouldn't have a long ride home on a Sunday before school started again, we would have def. Stayed longer to enjoy it much more, but overall, it was not a bad experience. It definitely felt like you were transported into a small Christmas hallmark movie village. read more

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We were able to get tickets for the Christmas Train and it was unbelievable! What a memorable experience. The Christmas town is something out of a storybook with Christmas music, s'mores, lights, adorable shops, kids rides and not to mention Santa! The train is just absolutely magical and we loved all the employees in character! If you have an opportunity to go, this is a no brainer. Just absolutely amazing! read more

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This place was amazing!! My 3 year old son is into trains, like lives trains. We have been watching the Tweetsie 190 and 12 steam engines on YouTube for the last year+ so decided we would drive the 6 hours to check it out. My son has never smiled so big, and we just took him to Disney in April... Hands down I would do this over Disney at this age and probably for the next few years. We brought my 2 year old daughter and my 1 month old as well. My daughter had as much fun if not more! The rides all all spaced out nicely and everyone there is as nice as can be. Once you are in the door the steam engine and show run every 30 or 40 min and everything but the arcade and food are included in the entry. There are three levels to the park, each with something for every age group. If gas wasn't crazy right now I would take the family back down in a few weeks, it was that fun! Planning for a winter/ Christmas visit to see the town and train in all it's Christmas glory. Highly recommend this place for all ages and any distance of drive! Absolutely great place. read more

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Good place for family fun. The little ones really enjoy Tweetsie. The Christmas train was a big hit for all the little ones. Of course everything inside the park is extremely overpriced but that is to be expected. The park is well-kept and tidy. Friendly staff. Ample size parking lot. Lots of kiddie rides. read more

Great for kids under 8. We went for Thomas the train weekend. My son absolutely loved it. Gift shop was not overpriced. Food was a little pricey and not the healthiest but it is a kids amusement park so did not expect much. read more

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Tweetsie Railroad is nostalgic for me, since I came multiple times as a kid and remember loving it each time. Recently, I got the opportunity to take my 3 and 5 year old daughters, and while there are some things I notice more as an adult than I did as a kid (cost, quality of rides), the overall Tweetsie experience was still a very enjoyable one. We came on a Thursday at around 4pm, and their policy is that if you enter the park after 3pm, your ticket is still good for the following day because they close at 6pm. So if you are able to, I'd highly recommend doing that. You not only get to experience the park for longer, there is practically no wait for the rides as you get closer to the 6pm closing time. The tickets are $52 for adults and $33 for kids ages 3-12. The pricing is admittedly high, but it includes as many rides on the train and other attractions as you want, and you can go out and come back into the park the entire day . The main attraction at Tweetsie is the big train, which is a 3-mile loop with a few stops along the way for skits with cowboys and bandits. My daughters are a little sound-sensitive, so we had to cover their ears when there were gun shots during the skits. I don't think they were big fans of the skits, so we ended up not riding the big train more than once. They loved the train ride, though. Thankfully, there were other options for them. The kiddie rides they really enjoyed were the basic fair-style rides that go round and round, sometimes going up, etc. They also really enjoyed the chairlift that went up to the top part of the park. At the very top was a place to feed goats, llamas, etc. and it was 50 cents for a small cup of feed. There was a smaller train ride that went through this mouse cave that my kids ended up favoring over the big train ride (but they are also 3 and 5 years old). There were some shows going on throughout the day at the top area as well (all outdoors, but in a covered area). My favorite part was probably the "go karts" which are really just slow self-driving cars that you can only ride in single-file - but it brought back great memories! Most everything is outdoors except the stores to buy souvenirs and food, but there are areas to find shade throughout the park as well. Pretty much no one was wearing masks at this point, but since most things were outdoors, it seemed ok. I saw a few families with masks, which I can understand. They had hand sanitizer stations at all the rides, but it was hit or miss whether they were filled up or not. But the bathrooms were clean and well kept, and they have a few family bathrooms, which we ended up using for our kids. Overall, we had a good experience. The price is high, but if you end up showing up the day before after 3pm, then you get the whole next day to continue enjoying the park, which makes it slightly more worth it. read more

Our entire adventure with our 30 yo adult son with autism was delightful. He fussed about going, but ended up having a great time. We had 8 pm reservations for the haunted train ride so beelined it for the train as soon as the gates opened at 730. We were in the last car. I would recommend being in the second or third cars to get the best view of the action at each stop. Definitely head to the Boneyard bc the haunted forest was fun. You can skip the puppet show at Tweetsie's Palace. read more

We went to Tweetsie Railroad for Opening Day. First, I will say it's not cheap. We paid $200 for 2 kids and 2 adults. However, we had a blast. We did the Wild West Adventure train ride twice, and we were pleasantly surprised to find it was two different storylines. Highly recommend. We also rode every single ride open! There were no waits for any attraction, so we went back and rode some things multiple times. I did deduct one star from the review purely because of the food. We were not impressed by the quality of the food, especially for the price. We will be bringing our own food if we return. Overall, it was a great four and a half hour experience that the kids really enjoyed. Just pricey. read more

***Disclaimer*** this is perhaps the most unwelcome I felt while visiting Boone (which is tough to say given the racial make up of the town), from the stares we received from both patrons of the park and workers, to the treatment we got from one of the train attendants, this place clearly isn't used to seeing black families. My family and I intended on bringing my two baby nephews out here for the Christmas light situation but the cold rainy weather prevented us from doing so and it turned into just us adults going, thankfully. Needless to say, this place is definitely intended for kids. It's a bunch of pretend "shoppes" and "jails" and attractions, there's several backdrops you can take pictures against. There's also random places to get food. The main attraction is the train ride through the park and forest which highlights all the Christmas lights and fixtures, but it's SO underwhelming. Neither the train ride or the park itself is worth the $50 ticket. The highlight of the visit had to be leaving the park. Between the rude guests of the park staring and not saying excuse me, to the train attendant racially profiling, I was made to feel real uncomfortable at this joint; they'll never see our business again! Spare yourselves, families of color. read more

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Excellent visit! This was our first time and definitely won't be the last. I was worried it would be too "childish" for my 8 year old, but she had so much fun! Actually we all had a blast!! It was so clean and organized. I also really liked how safety come first on the rides from the workers. Great visit. Well worth the money!!!! read more

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On my way to grandfather mountain I went to this place and went for adventure I stop here with the family and get on tweetsie railroad for an aventure i thought it was just a ride but they surprise us with a show it was amazing ride and show read more

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Great place to bring younger children. Geared for them to enjoy more so than the big parks. Everyone working there is friendly and do a great job. Our granddaughter came for the first time at 8 years old and loved it. read more

Tweetsie is a fun little mountain oasis for the little ones. They have a large steam train that circles the park and the usual carnival fare. Not worth the$52 I paid for myself but I don't go that often. Great for the kids though. read more

Tweetsie Railroad - Amusement Parks Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

I love tweetsie. It holds special memories from my childhood. Now I'm taking my kiddos, annually. With military discount we paid 138 for 2 adults, 1 eight year old and 1 4 year old. I do believe it is a little overpriced but whatcha gonna do. I suggest packing a bookbag or cooler. You can bring your own Snacks and drinks. We opt to do this then will buy a few slices of pizza ($3.50 each) Today if you bought 4 cones you got one free at the animal area. Tweetsie is a must if you're visiting. There are rides for all ages, the chair lift, animal area, and of course rising No.12 TWEETSIE read more

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so fun for the family a lot of stuff to do but the train and the chairlift for probably the best lot for little kids to you definitely would recommend read more

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Amazing Christmas attraction a short drive away from downtown Boone. We reserved a 9pm spot for the Train. We arrived at 8pm with our two boys (3&4) and they were able to ride all of the open kiddie carnival rides (4 total) twice before getting on the train. The train is outstanding and was just what we needed after a long day of dealing with the crowds in blowing rock. Easy 20minute ride through their lush mountainside property. Tons of lights that matched the Christmas music. Kept our kids entertained from start to finish. Our whole group enjoyed it. Read in a brochure that it is run by the same company that runs the Biltmore Estate and Ruby Falls, two other attractions that left us with lifelong memories. The cleanliness and smoothness of the operation was notable. Thank you Tweetsie for a memorable experience. read more

Amazing time with my young children ! Worth the far drive for us ! Everyone was super friendly ! Lines were nice and short for our impatient toddlers ! Will be back ! read more

Tweetsie Railroad - Amusement Parks Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Yes I said incredible this was a great amusement park and Railroad to stop back. Everybody in our family had a great time I especially love the ride on the steam engine train. The train made a couple stops as it goes around the little mountain at the stops for a show with cowboys and Indians it was great what a beautiful entertainment set up they have there. They do have a petting zoo and plenty amusement rides and different activities all with an out west theme. Very reasonably price and we hope to go back again some other time. read more

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Tweesie was awesome when I was a kid. Not anymore. I wanted to leave as soon as I got there. We had 15 people in order to get a discount. Front 'manager ' started yelling at me about needing to get tickets 48 hours in advance to get discount. Still don't see where it says that on line. There was no need for her to yell because 15 people misunderstood. Way too expensive for what you get. Rides are old and outta date. Food was horrible and extremely expensive. Nothing healthy to eat. Train ride was full of microphone problems. Couldn't hear the conductor or the petty actors. Only a 5 yr old would be amused by the acting. My daughter got a cinder in her eye. No protection or warning. You will walk alot! Chair lift is twice as high as it looks. Terrifying if not prepared for it. Lil protection for falling off most rides. I would choose another park. read more

I almost want to give two stars but I didn't get the opportunity to see the stage shows in the dining area. We went during what I would think would be a peak time to visit and I didn't hear any music happening. The train is legit and very cool. The little show is funny and your kids will definitely be entertained. When we were watching the show a fighter jet flew over Blowing Rock and it was crazy loud. Most entertaining moment at tweetsie though. PLEASE bring headphones/gun muffler hearing protection for your baby or a person that is bothered by loud sounds. The train whistle and the fake gun shots are noisy. You've been warned. Employees are very friendly! Actors are great! The rides are just ok. Carnival/state fair style rides. I was a little nervous about the safety of sky lift to top of park. There are no seatbelts or really a bar that stays closed against you. If you have kids that wiggle I wouldn't put them on that! Some of the arcade games were not running and just took our change. We had some of the fudge and desserts there and they were good. We went off site to get lunch. Just get local food and get stamped to get back inside. All and all its fun for ages 3-7ish. Can't believe adults tickets are $50. Slight discount if you're a AAA member. I think if we ever return it will be because we were already in town for a cabin or come to ride Christmas Train. Ghost train is very good from what I've heard. read more

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I forgot how lame this place was. 125.00 for two adults and a child. 11 bucks for a pretzel and soda. Very limited ride's available. Lots of up and down slope walking. read more

Alright folks, this park is definitely a childhood FAVORITE of mine. I didn't have the heart to give it anything below a 4 star review. I'm here to talk about the ups and downs of my beloved childhood go to attraction. I grew up in the Foothills of North Carolina, and every year I would go to the ghost train with my dad for Halloween. It became a tradition to this day. I now have my own family, and plan on continuing that tradition. We recently visited the park this past week during one of the day time operating shows (Wild West shows.) We were able to go in after 3pm and use our tickets for the next day free entry. They offered us military discounts as well. I would like to start off my review with saying this. Dramatically over the years, the value for the price of Tweetsie has significantly decreased. The prices of the tickets/souvenirs/food/ go up, the attractions and shows go down. I'd like to talk about my recent visit first, and then get into detail about the Ghost train attraction. Our most recent visit was actually pretty wonderful, we all enjoyed it as a family. We spent $90 on tickets for two people WITH military discounts. My son was free because he was under 2. I thought that was a tad bit too steep for what Tweetsie has to offer, but I wanted my son to have a good time (and we did!) The park wasn't too crowded at all. What made us the most happiest was the fact that our son is almost a year old, and was able to do almost everything the big kids could do: ride the chairlift, the train, the merry go round, Ferris wheel, go carts, mouse mine... Which honestly I didn't think he'd be big enough for. We panned for gold which was free, and we did the gems as well. So much fun! Our son really enjoyed going to the deer park and petting the goats as well. We made so much memories on this trip, but again, spent a bit too much money on food and souvenirs, but I'm not complaining! Now onward, about the Ghost train... A complete let down. This was the main tradition my family upholds, and over the past I'd say 10 years, it's changed drastically. The park used to stay open SUPER late, but now it closes earlier. The chairlifts used to operate at Ghost train, and so did the upper part of Tweetsie (where the mouse mine is), and they no longer do. It was a huge disappointment not being able to see that part of Tweetsie, when we paid so much for our tickets. It broke my heart when they started closing regular attractions that they SHOULD have kept open, even for Ghost Train. I feel like it's a plan to save money, but it's honestly disappointing guests. The train cars have recently had TV's installed, and this past year they did most of the ghost train show on them instead of actual props in the woods. We didn't enjoy it at ALL! Please Tweetsie go back to the basics. It used to actually be scary! But on a plus side, the haunted house Is always scary, and they took away the chairlift but added the haunted forest. They always have great entertainers and people giving out candy down on Main Street, which is always fun to watch. I just wish that they would revert back to the old ways of doing things. It's beginning to become not worth the money anymore. read more

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This is a perfect vacation destination that will leave your family happy and satisfied, and WON'T leave them overly heated and begging to go back to the hotel pool. All of the staff (young and old) are friendly and caring. The place is clean and well kept, plus it's in one of the most beautiful areas of NC. Children approx 10 and under will have the time of their lives without being overwhelmed. Tweetsie is definitely a very special place. read more

The train is great but the rest of the "theme park " was dated and kind of touristy. Been here twice in my life about 25-40 years ago with my grandmother and today with my own kids. Seeing history is one thing but allowing your kids to experience a real locomotive is a who different thing! Kids loved it. Lots of carnival "other stuff ". The train was great and the cloggers show was great also. Lots of live shows, it's a slower paced family fun time best for younger kids. Laid back friendly environment and very nice staff. read more

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I went to Tweetsie as a child and remember loving it. I just recently took my own kid who is about 4. He had a terrific time at the park, riding the rides, and riding the classic steam train. It's just the right size to be easily accessible but have plenty for kids to do. read more

This was my first time here it wasn't to bad had a great time took a few nice pictures & got to ride the train which was why I came in the first place I did enjoy my self & will come back again soon read more

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Showed up here for the Ghost Train and it is ABSOLUTELY worth it. This is a very well run park, good entertainment, and the service workers are generally very friendly. Parking is decent too. Go ride the ghost train. There's a good amount of food and drink stations, the haunted houses were really well done, and some of the side booths were surprisingly fun too. Go ride the ghost train. We arrived about 7 in the evening and had a full night of wandering around, taking rides, stuffing our gobs, and being skeert out of our britches. Oh - did I mention the ghost train? read more