2012 Schedule & Prices
& Season Pass Info
Tweetsie has closed for the 2011 Season; we will reopen on April 13, 2012.
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April 13 through May 28, 2012: Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Note: Tweetsie Railroad is closed Monday-Thursday through May 31. -
June 1 through August 19, 2012: Open 7 days a week, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Tweetsie will be open until 9:00 pm on July 4th for the Fireworks Extravaganza, and July 7, 14, 21 & 28 for Cool Summer Nights.
Note: Tweetsie Railroad is closed Monday-Thursday beginning August 20. - August 24 through October 28, 2012: Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day Monday, September 3, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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We will also open Friday and Saturday nights September 28 through October 27 for the Ghost Train® Halloween Festival. Gates open 7:30 pm.
Tweetsie Railroad will be closed for the winter beginning October 28, 2012.
2012 GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES
| Adults | $35 |
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| Children 3-12 | $22 |
| Children age 2 and under | Free |
Your one-price admission includes a full day of fun:
- Action-packed Wild West Train Adventure
- Live shows, including the Palace Saloon Show
- Chair Lift ride to Miner's Mountain
- Country Fair amusement rides
- Deer Park
- Panning for Gold
- ... and much more!
Enter between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm and come back the next day free! (Does not apply to evening-only tickets for Cool Summer Nights or the Ghost Train® Halloween Festival)
2012 GOLDEN RAIL SEASON PASS PRICES
| Regular | Pre-Season | |
| Adults | $85 | $70 |
| Children 3-12 | $60 | $50 |
| Children age 2 and under | Free | Free |
2012 Season Passes on sale through May 6, 2012 at pre-season price of $70 for Adults and $50 for Children (ages 3 to 12).
After May 6, the price will be $85 for Adults & $60 for Children.
Please remember to hold on to your Season Pass for easy renewal for the following season!
Renew your Season Pass
Look at everything you get with a Golden Rail Season Pass:
- A Full Season of Park Visits. Hop aboard the train; visit the Deer Park; and enjoy the rides, live shows, and more.
- Admission to all our daytime Special Events, including the July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza (with free parking!), and many more ... at no additional charge!
- One Admission to the Ghost Train® Halloween Festival on the night of your choice. Be sure and order your tickets in advance ... no additional charge!
SHOW YOUR 2011 SEASON PASS AND SAVE AT THESE OTHER ATTRACTIONS
(2012 benefits will be posted soon!)
- Grandfather Mountain: $2 Off regular admission rates for adults and $1 Off for children (ages 4-12). Effective after April 1, 2011, with a valid pass.
- Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park: $2 Off each individual adult and $1 Off each individual youth (ages 6-15) regular admission ticket. Good during the 2011 season with a valid pass.
- Biltmore Estate: Pass holders from Tweetsie Railroad can show their pass at Biltmore's Ticket Center and save up to $15 Off gate price for adult daytime visits, on up to 4 tickets. Youth ages 10-16 are half the adult price and kids 9 and under are free with a paying adult. Valid during 2011 calendar year. Daytime prices vary seasonally and are subject to availability. Not valid with other offers. Visit www.biltmore.com/passpartners for 2011 pricing and more information.
- Mast General Store: 15% Off any single, regularly-priced item. Some brands excluded, including Patagonia. Cannot be used with other offers, on sale items, or to purchase gift cards. In-stock items only. Valid through December 31, 2011.
- Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway: Present your Golden Rail Season Pass in the Tanger Outlet Center Blowing Rock Office to receive a FREE Coupon Book worth hundreds of dollars in additional outlet savings. Expires December 31, 2011. Code: 417911
GROUP RATES
Special group rates, corporate programs and picnic plans are also offered. Go to our Groups page for more information.
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Visitor Comments
“When I was a little girl I loved going to Tweetsie Railroad and now I'm a mom and I will love to bring my kids there and they can enjoy Tweetsie as much as I do and they love trains a lot.”
-Guest from Salem, VA
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