2008

Park Schedule & Prices

 

• May 2 through May 18: Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• May 23 through August 24: Open seven days a week,
  9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tweetsie will be open on July 4th until 9:00 pm for the Fireworks Extravaganza.
• August 29 through November 2: Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (and Labor Day - Monday, September 1), 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• We will also open Friday and Saturday nights October 3 through November 1 for the 2008 Ghost Train® Halloween Festival. Gates open 7:30 pm.

2008 GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES

Adults	$30
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! (Restrictions apply during Day Out With Thomas. Does not apply to the Ghost Train® Halloween Festival)

 

2008 GOLDEN RAIL SEASON PASS PRICES

Adult	$75
Children 3-12	$55
Children age 2 and under	Free

 

 

Buy your
Season Pass , OR

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 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 2008 SEASON PASS AND SAVE AT THESE OTHER ATTRACTIONS 

 

• Grandfather Mountain: $2 Off regular admission rates for adults and $1 Off for children (ages 4-12). Effective after April 1, 2008, with a valid pass.
• Chimney Rock Park: $2 Off each individual adult and $1 Off each individual youth (ages 6-15) regular admission ticket. Good during the 2008 season with a valid pass.
• Biltmore Estate: Pass holders from Tweetsie can show their pass at Biltmore's Welcome Center and receive $2 Off the online adult daytime admission price to Biltmore for the date of visit on up to 4 tickets.  Valid any day throughout the 2008 calendar year.  Subject to availability.
• Mast General Store: 15% Off any single, regularly-priced item. Not to be used with other coupons or on sale items. Excludes Ecco, Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, and The North Face. In-stock items only. Valid through December 31, 2008.
• 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, 2008.  Code:330408

GROUP RATES

Special group rates, corporate programs and picnic plans are also offered. Go to our Groups page for more information.