Ride The Rails In A Historic Trolley Car On The Craggy Mountain Line In North Carolina
Fortunately for visitors and residents alike, North Carolina has a number of ways to step back in time when it comes to riding the rails in the Tar Heel State. But there’s only one place you can take a ride in a historic street car used on the Asheville trolley line and that’s at Craggy Mountain Line just north of Asheville near Woodfin.
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Featuring two historic trolley cars, Craggy Mountain Line is a fantastically fun trolley ride through the countryside.
Asheville's last trolley ran on September 6, 1934. And although this may not be that last streetcar to run, it's one of the historic cars from Asheville's stock, making it a bit of a history lesson too!
Craggy Mountain Line runs seasonally every Saturday at 4 p.m. from May through the end of September. In past years, seasonal rides like their Jingle Bell run have afforded an opportunity to ride the rails in the snow!
Craggy Mountain Line trolley rides are available every Saturday from May to the end of September at 4 p.m. Make reservations in advance by calling (828)808-4877, or purchase tickets at this link! Special seasonal rides are also offered throughout the year, and the trolley can be rented for special events like birthday parties and corporate outings. Learn more from the official website!
Address: 111 Woodfin Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804
For another fun train ride on a different scale, head to Raleigh’s Pullen Park for a ride on this train!
Robin Jarvis is a travel and entertainment writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She spent more than two decades living on the coast in South Carolina and currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina - although she still makes it back to see family in South Carolina quite often. When she's not working, she loves to hike, kayak, and check out new adventures. Get in touch at [email protected]
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