7 Vintage Train Cars Where You Can Spend The Weekend In North Carolina
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Road trip destinations throughout the Tar Heel State offer couples and families endless possibilities for creating lifelong memories. But add an overnight, a weekend, or longer in a vintage train caboose converted into a cozy place to sleep? Adventures like this don’t come along every day here. Take a look below at seven incredibly cool, converted vintage train car accommodations in North Carolina where you can enjoy a unique staycation with the whole family.
Unique accommodations in North Carolina don't get better than this. Indulge in a weekend mountain getaway in a train caboose that doesn't skimp on luxury. The kitchen features a full-sized stove and refrigerator, and the bathroom even features heated tile floors. Show up with as many as five people to enjoy this 1960s caboose near Clyde. Learn more from this link.
Rustic and cozy, the caboose made famous in the movie, "The Fugitive," starring Harrison Ford, is available for overnights and within walking distance to exciting downtown Bryson City. What better way to take a road trip to the home of the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad than by renting a cute little caboose for your stay? Learn more here.
If you are looking for historic vintage trains in North Carolina, then this is the one for you. Sleep in the lap of luxury in a 1920s caboose retired from service on the Craggy Mountain Line in 2015. It was purchased, moved to Waynesville, and retrofitted with all the comforts of home, including a wonderful outdoor patio fire pit and grill. The caboose adjoins a custom bathhouse with more than ample necessities. Learn more at this link.
Enjoy a sweet night's sleep in this vintage caboose's queen-size bed. Other great amenities include a full-size fridge and stove and a bath suite that's attached to the caboose. You'll be only 15 minutes from Asheville and this little home away from home is a wonderful home base for exploring all that Asheville has to offer. Learn more at this link.
Comfortably sleep five people in this renovated caboose in Clyde. A queen-sized bed, a queen in the cupola, and a twin pull-out carve out cozy and fun sleeping spots in this Smoky Mountain caboose. Have more than five in your family or traveling with another family? This train is parked next to #1 above, the Seaboard Coast Line #0887. Learn more about renting them both at this link.
6 & 7. Cabooses on the Tuckasegee River - Bryson City
This airbnb.com rental includes two cabooses right on the banks of the Tuckasegee River. One car boasts sleeping areas for up to four people with a bedroom and additional futon, while the other car is comprised of a full kitchen and living room. A full bath with shower/tub is also in the sleeping car. The combo is found in Bryson City — and even better... from the porch, you can watch as the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad steam engine rolls by only steps away. The kids will love this adventure as much as you will! Learn more at this link.
Vintage train car accommodations in North Carolina are a fascinating way to travel but these converted cars are also an amazing way to stay put. Would you ever want to sleep in a converted caboose? Which one is your favorite?
Why not combine your caboose adventure with a moving train adventure too? Check out the Tarzan Train from Bryson City… ride the train deep into the Nantahala Gorge and then zipline your way back out on this combination train ride and canopy tour!
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Address: Clyde, NC 28721, USA
Address: Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Address: Waynesville, NC 28786, USA
Address: Candler, NC 28715, USA
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Unique Accommodations In North Carolina
April 02, 2021
Melissa Mahoney
What are some unique accommodations in North Carolina?
Staying at a unique hotel or Airbnb can really enhance your experience away from home and there are numerous one-of-a-kind options for you to choose from in the Tar Heel State. Take a look at Hobbithenge, the Hobbit-themed Airbnb located south of Asheville. This abode is quite rustic so keep that in mind before booking but you will honestly feel as though you are a part of a storybook if you stay here. If you are a fan of another pop culture icon, there’s a Wizard of Oz-themed Airbnb you can stay at as well. It’s a small glamping cabin located in West Jefferson and is sure to delight with all its Emerald City references.
Are there any train museums in North Carolina?
If you have a fascination with trains, head to the wonderful Wilmington Railroad Museum. Located in a historic freight house, this museum displays the state’s largest model train layout and there’s even a caboose on the property you’ll have the chance to explore. Located in Spencer, N.C. Transportation Museum offers tours of the Roundhouse, the largest of its kind remaining in the country. View restored vintage train cars and cabooses and you’ll have the opportunity to ride along on one of the trains.
Where can I take a train ride in North Carolina?
Train rides are oftentimes a romantic adventure with beautiful scenery passing by as the locomotive rides along on the track. There are several unforgettable train trips you can take where you can see some of the most picturesque landscape the state has to offer. The Nantahala Gorge Excursion is a four-and-a-half-hour ride starting in Bryson City, taking passengers along the stunning Nantahala River, through the mountains, and past a lake. Tuckasegee River Excursion travels along the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad through the countryside with some of the most breathtaking views in North Carolina.
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Robin Jarvis is a travel 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's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
