7 Vintage Train Cars Where You Can Spend The Weekend In North Carolina

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.

1. Seaboard Coast Line #0887 - Clyde

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.

2. P&WV Caboose #839 - Bryson City

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.

3. Station 451 - Waynesville

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.

4. Charming 1947 Caboose - Candler

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.

5. Seaboard Coast Line #0843 - Clyde

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!