We are currently closed for track maintenance in January and February, but we can't wait to see you once we're back on track!
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Ride the rails and explore the natural wonder of the Blue Ridge countryside. Buy a ticket and book your getaway today.
Closed For Track Maintenance
We are currently closed for track maintenance in January and February, but we can't wait to see you once we're back on track!
Secure your seats for 2021. Purchase your tickets below!
2021 Scheduled Trips
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Spring 2021
March 6 - May 31
Enjoy the spring weather aboard this relaxing ride beside the Toccoa River. Ride the rails and feel the breeze from our open-air cars.
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March - December
If you are looking for a quick ride, we have your ticket! This two hour express takes passengers on a relaxing ride through North Georgia.
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TN
Summer 2021
June 3 - September 19
Turn your summer vacation into an epic family adventure and make memories that last a lifetime on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
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GA
TN
Firework Special 2021
July 2
Join us in celebrating America! This 4 hour round-trip ride will take riders to the sister towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill,TN.
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GA
TN
Fall 2021
September 23 - November 7
Don’t miss the beautiful fall foliage as we glide through the Blue Ridge countryside. Reconnect with nature as the leaves change colors.
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GA
TN
Winter 2021
November 11 - December 31
Bundle up and sip on a cup of hot chocolate as our train calmly rolls along the Toccoa River and through the scenic Appalachian foothills.
Get More InfoHoliday Express 2021
November 26 - December 23
Come join us for a festive 1-hour train ride on the Holiday Express in which you can listen to holiday music, hear the story "The Night Before Christmas," enjoy delicious hot chocolate or other snacks available for sale inside our concession car. Children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, and activity packet while on board.
Get More InfoHoliday Express 2021
November 26 - December 23
| Coach | Premier(18+) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (13-65+) | $52.00 | |
| Child (2-12) | $35.00 |
Come join us for a festive 1-hour train ride on the Holiday Express in which you can listen to holiday music, hear the story "The Night Before Christmas," enjoy delicious hot chocolate or other snacks available for sale inside our concession car. Children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, and activity packet while on board.
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Holiday Pavilion 2021
December 4, 11, 18, 21-23
Hop aboard our holiday train to the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Ga and Copperhill, TN. where you will arrive at our festive-holiday decorated Pavilion. While on board the train, children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, and activity packet. This ride is 4 hours round trip, which includes a 2 hour layover.
Get More InfoHoliday Pavilion 2021
December 4, 11, 18, 21-23
| Coach | Premier(18+) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (13-65+) | $59.00 | |
| Child (2-12) | $42.00 |
Hop aboard our holiday train to the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Ga and Copperhill, TN. where you will arrive at our festive-holiday decorated Pavilion. While on board the train, children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, and activity packet. This ride is 4 hours round trip, which includes a 2 hour layover.
GA
TN
Spring 2021
March 6 - May 31
Enjoy the spring weather aboard this relaxing ride beside the Toccoa River. Ride the rails and feel the breeze from our open-air cars.
Get More Info
GA
TN
Summer 2021
June 3 - September 19
Turn your summer vacation into an epic family adventure and make memories that last a lifetime on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
Get More Info
GA
TN
Fall 2021
September 23 - November 7
Don’t miss the beautiful fall foliage as we glide through the Blue Ridge countryside. Reconnect with nature as the leaves change colors.
Get More InfoHoliday Express 2021
November 26 - December 23
Come join us for a festive 1-hour train ride on the Holiday Express in which you can listen to holiday music, hear the story "The Night Before Christmas," enjoy delicious hot chocolate or other snacks available for sale inside our concession car. Children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, and activity packet while on board.
Get More InfoHoliday Express 2021
November 26 - December 23
| Coach | Premier(18+) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (13-65+) | $52.00 | |
| Child (2-12) | $35.00 |
Come join us for a festive 1-hour train ride on the Holiday Express in which you can listen to holiday music, hear the story "The Night Before Christmas," enjoy delicious hot chocolate or other snacks available for sale inside our concession car. Children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, and activity packet while on board.
2 Hour Express 2021
March - December
If you are looking for a quick ride, we have your ticket! This two hour express takes passengers on a relaxing ride through North Georgia.
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GA
TN
Firework Special 2021
July 2
Join us in celebrating America! This 4 hour round-trip ride will take riders to the sister towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill,TN.
Get More Info
GA
TN
Winter 2021
November 11 - December 31
Bundle up and sip on a cup of hot chocolate as our train calmly rolls along the Toccoa River and through the scenic Appalachian foothills.
Get More Info
GA
TN
Holiday Pavilion 2021
December 4, 11, 18, 21-23
Hop aboard our holiday train to the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Ga and Copperhill, TN. where you will arrive at our festive-holiday decorated Pavilion. While on board the train, children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, and activity packet. This ride is 4 hours round trip, which includes a 2 hour layover.
Get More InfoHoliday Pavilion 2021
December 4, 11, 18, 21-23
| Coach | Premier(18+) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (13-65+) | $59.00 | |
| Child (2-12) | $42.00 |
Hop aboard our holiday train to the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Ga and Copperhill, TN. where you will arrive at our festive-holiday decorated Pavilion. While on board the train, children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, and activity packet. This ride is 4 hours round trip, which includes a 2 hour layover.
Things to know before you go
Trip Details
Starting at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, riders take a four-hour, 26-mile roundtrip journey along the Toccoa River through the North Georgia countryside.
The first leg of the adventure takes riders on a one hour trip to the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee, nestled deep in the mountains on each state’s line.
Passengers enjoy all that the towns have to offer during a two-hour layover before taking the one-hour return trip through the scenic forest and back to the depot in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Tickets & Reservations
We encourage reservations in advance. Payment is required upon booking. Reservation changes are subject to a $5.35 change fee.
Prepaid tickets are available for pick up two hours before departure on the day of your trip at the Prepaid Ticket window located on the track side of the depot.
Premier Class comes with some significant perks including better seats that recline, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages to and from our destination, a substantial catered snack (small meal) made fresh and delivered every morning, some sweet treats on the return trip for dessert, a complimentary group photo (1 per sales transaction), and a canvas tote bag (1 per sales transaction). It is a more quiet ride because everyone on that car is over 18 years of age.
Schedule & Seating
Boarding starts 45 minutes before departure. All trains depart on time. Unfortunately, we cannot hold the train for late arrivals. Please arrive one hour before your departure time.
Our Fall Foliage and Santa Express trains depart at different times throughout the day during their respective seasons. On select days, the Fall Foliage train leaves at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and our Santa Express train leaves at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., or 4 p.m. ET. Please check the available times when you purchase your tickets.
We assign cars, not seats. Parties that arrive late are not guaranteed to sit together. If your party would like to be seated with another in the same car, please notify the ticket office to be accommodated. We require all passengers to change sides of the train for the return ride.
Accessibility
For our guests with special needs or physical limitations, wheelchair access is available on the corner of East Main Street in front of the train depot.
Our train is equipped with a lift that can accommodate various types of wheelchairs up to 750 lbs., including the chair. For riders who may need additional help boarding, our friendly staff is available. Our train uses authentic and vintage cars that limit the number of wheelchairs that we can include on each trip.
To make reservations for this car, please contact our ticket office at 877-413-8724. They are open from 9 am to 4 pm daily.
Policies
Although we are an animal loving crew and community, sadly no pets other than certified service animals are allowed aboard the train. For pet boarding options during your ride, contact Violet’s Daycare at (706) 633-9085.
We do not allow smoking/vaping or the drinking of alcoholic beverages on the train.
We encourage our passengers to wear appropriate footwear. High-heeled, open toe and flip-flop style shoes are not recommended.
Railcar Order
Gift Certificates & Season Passes
Looking to give someone the gift of a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway?
Call the ticket office at (877) 413-8724 for information about our gift certificates and to purchase.
Gift certificates may not be used for charter trains.
Want an affordable way to ride your favorite train throughout the season?
With a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway season pass, you can experience the joy of riding our train throughout the year.
Call the ticket office at (877) 413-8724 for more information and to purchase season passes.
Season passes are valid for any regularly scheduled trains during our operational season, mid-March through December. Passes are not valid for all special events and chartered trips such as the Santa Express and New Year’s Eve Train.
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