Event Dates: November 25-December 30, 2022
This longtime popular wild west theme park becomes a winter wonderland with Tweetsie Christmas. Take a nighttime train ride among thousands of lights. Plus, visit the Main Street shops, see Santa in his Gingerbread House, spin around on the amusement rides, and enjoy the tastes of the holidays. It definitely made our list of the Top Winter Things to Do Near Sugar Mountain.
The highlight of the evening is the 3-mile open-air train ride pulled by the historic narrow-gauge steam locomotive that operated in western North Carolina in the late 1800s and early 1900s – including the Sugar Mountain area. Kids of all ages will also delight in the classic amusement rides including the Little Drummer Boy, Bikes & Buggies, F-80s, and the Himalaya. Browse shops in the authentic western town for plenty of gift ideas and holiday souvenirs.
2022 Season Dates: November 25, 26, 27 & 30, December 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, & 30.
Hours are 5-9 PM. Tweetsie Railroad is about a 30-minute drive from Sugar Mountain.
Ticket Info
Advance tickets are highly recommended. Book for a specific date and train ride time. Adults: $52, Children (age 3-12): $35, Children 2 and under: Free. Parking is free. Go to their website to buy tickets.
Directions
Tweetsie Railroad Amusement Park is located between Boone and Blowing Rock, about 18 miles from Sugar Mountain.
Address: Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: 800-526-5740. Go to their website for more info.
For more things to do at Sugar Mountain: Winter & Holidays Guide | Ski Resort Guide | Places to Stay