Posted in North Carolina Attractions July 27, 2021 by

This Wine-Themed Train In North Carolina Will Give You The Ride Of A Lifetime

Sipping fine vino while riding past scenic Smoky Mountain views with a delectable plate of charcuterie right in front of you? When reading that description, most people are saying “where can we sign up?!” The ‘Uncorked’ rail line and wine experience offered through the Great Smoky Mountains railroad lets passengers take a journey like never before. Hop aboard this wine-tasting train ride in North Carolina and get ready to enjoy the finer things in life.

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Out of all of the train rides in North Carolina, this one might just be the most fabulous yet. The Uncorked train ride gives passengers a first-class experience with food, wine, and views. Departing from Bryson City, passengers can choose either the Tuckasegee or Nantahala Gorge Excursion.
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On-board, passengers enjoy a full-service ride in plush, luxurious first-class cars. Partnering with Lees at the Depot, the wines have been carefully selected as well as fine cheeses and a surf and turf meal prepared fresh.
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While on your journey, a narrator accompanies each wine tasted to provide better insight into what you are sipping, where it comes from, and why it pairs so well with the food you're eating. Those on board also receive insightful knowledge on wines, regions, and grapes grown, as well as a bit of information on the wine industry in North Carolina. Passengers are also treated to a selection of fine cheeses to accompany their wines. As some fun memorabilia, passengers get to take home a stemless wine glass from the trip.
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The 'Uncorked’ rail line and wine experience is only offered on certain dates throughout the year. However, this special Great Smoky Mountains Railroad event sells out in advance so make sure to get your ticket as soon as they go on sale for the season!

Is anyone else ready to climb aboard this wine-tasting train ride in North Carolina? For more information about this unique train ride, including the current schedule, see this link on the official website of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! Have you done the Uncorked wine train before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! We’d love to hear all about it.

Address: 45 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, 28713

For more information on rides offered through the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, read our guide here.

Want to spend more than a day in Bryson City? Here’s what you should see and do while in this eclectic mountain town.

Address: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, 45 Mitchell St, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
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Wine Tasting Train Ride In North Carolina

July 30, 2021
Marisa Roman

What are the most unique things to do in North Carolina?

Outside of the wine tasting train ride in North Carolina, what other unique things are there to do in the state? Sometimes the most unique attractions in North Carolina are the ones that even the locals might not know about. We have 15 strange and wonderful things throughout North Carolina that are perfect for a day-trip adventure. A perfect example would be The Last Shell Oil Clamshell Station in Winston-Salem. Or how about visiting the Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky in Raleigh? 

What unique tours in North Carolina can I take?

If there is one attraction that offers some of the most unique tours in the state, it’s the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Not only can you climb aboard for the wine tasting train ride in North Carolina, but this train company also offers a plethora of other tours. For instance, there are summer excursions that are departing daily, so you can simply climb aboard for a tour of the Smokies. Otherwise, you can wait until the holidays and enjoy an incredible Polar Express train ride.

Can I go for a train ride in North Carolina?

The ‘Uncorked’ rail line and wine experience is not the only fun train adventure you can have in North Carolina. In fact, there are quite a few other train rides in North Carolina that you can climb aboard for an epic afternoon outing. For instance, there is another excursion meant for adults known as the Moonshine Excursion, which allows guests to travel through the smokies while enjoying triple-distilled Midnight Moon moonshine. Also, when autumn rolls around, you can find the Pumpkin Patch Express climbing through the mountains. This one is fun for the whole family!

Address: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, 45 Mitchell St, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA