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hey guys it's elena with the smokies.com
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and today we're at the great smoky
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mountain railroad in bryson city north
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carolina today we're going to answer the
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question is it worth it
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is the great smoky mountains railroad
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there's so much to do and see in the
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great smoky mountains but if you go just
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a little further past the state line of
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tennessee you'll find the and state has
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especially for train enthusiasts
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the tiny north carolina town of braxton
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city sits just beyond cherokee on
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highway 19 and offers a getaway within
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is there a train that runs through the
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yes you can take a scenic tour of the
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smoky mountains by train
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the railroad offers scenic rail
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excursions through the fairly remote
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corner of western north carolina rides
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wind through tunnels across rivers and
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lakes through mountain valleys and into
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there are seasonal rides diesel rides
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steam rides and even rides for adults
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which feature first class cars with wine
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and moonshine experiences
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the polar express excursion based on the
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classic children's book about a magical
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train ride to the north pole is one of
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the most popular rides that the great
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smoky mountain railroad offers
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it's highly recommended that you book
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early if you wish to ride the polar
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how much does it cost to ride the great
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smoky mountains railroad
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prices vary by ticket age and train
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at the time of this recording the polar
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express during the off-peak season
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ranges from 50 to 76 for adults and 35
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to 52 dollars for children the prices
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increase as you get closer to the peak
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the nantala gorge excursions and
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takasiki river excursions range from 56
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to 126 dollars moonshine experiences
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range from 109 to 126 dollars and the
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wine experience starts at 139
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note that these prices may vary by
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selection and are subject to change to
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learn more visit their website in the
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description below for current pricing
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is the smoky mountain railroad worth it
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worth it is always in the eyes of the
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beholder still the great smoky mountains
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railroad offers a unique experience that
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you will likely remember for years to
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we like to think of attraction tickets
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in terms of dollars per entertainment
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the regular teca sigi excursion and the
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non tahala gorge are four to four and a
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half hours for a half day's worth of
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entertainment the prices are pretty
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all excursions are round trip and return
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to the bryson city depot what else is
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there to do in bryson city one of the
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major attractions in bryson city is of
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course the train but there are other
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things to do as well there's also hiking
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on the appalachian trail the train
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museum fly fishing museum zip lining as
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well as tubing white water rafting and
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fly fishing on the tuckasegee river and
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package deals are also available for
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have you been to bryson city have you
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taken an excursion on the great smoky
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mountains railroad let us know in the
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