Gem Mining
There’s treasure waiting to be uncovered! Purchase a bucket of ore, head to the mining sluice, and sift through it to discover gemstones you can take home.
Location: Miners Mountain
Experience: Hands-on gem mining
Best for: Children and families
Season: April–October
Gem Mining: Additional fee; buckets of ore are available for purchase
Gold Panning
Try your luck at striking gold! Grab a pan and see what you can discover as you learn the basics of gold panning in this hands-on family activity.
Location: Miners Mountain
Experience: Hands-on gold panning
Best for: Children and families
Season: April–October
Gold Panning: Included with admission
Observation Deck
Take in a different view of Tweetsie Railroad from the Observation Deck on Miners Mountain! Stop by to look out over the park and surrounding mountain scenery, snap a family photo, or simply enjoy the view before your next adventure.
Location: Miners Mountain
Experience: Scenic observation deck and photo opportunity
Best for: Families and guests of all ages
Season: April–October
Cost: Included with admission
Tweetsie Tip
These fun activities are a great way to slow down, explore, and add a little variety between rides, shows, and train adventures.
- Plan a break between bigger adventures. Gold Panning, Gem Mining, arcade games, and photo opportunities are great ways to change the pace between rides, shows, and your train ride.
- Allow extra time on Miners Mountain. Several activities are located here, including Gold Panning, Gem Mining, the playground, Face Painting, the Observation Deck, Deer Park Zoo, and live entertainment so there’s plenty to explore before heading back down the mountain.
- Keep your camera ready! Stop at the photo opportunities throughout the park or head to the Observation Deck for a family photo with the surrounding mountain scenery.
Playground on Miners Mountain
Let the kids climb, slide, and play at the playground on Miners Mountain! It’s a great place for children to burn off some energy while families take a break between adventures around the park.
Location: Miners Mountain
Experience: Outdoor children’s playground
Best for: Young children and families
Season: April–October
Cost: Included with admission
Face Painting
Add a little extra fun to your day with face painting at Tweetsie Railroad! Kids can choose from a variety of designs and watch as our face painters transform their selection into a colorful creation.
Location: Miners Mountain
Experience: Face painting with a variety of designs
Best for: Children
Season: April–October
Cost: Additional fee
Arcade Games
Take a break at Country Fair and test your skills with a variety of arcade games. Challenge your family to a round of air hockey, try your hand at classic favorites, and see who can earn the highest score!
Location: Country Fair
Experience: Arcade and skill games
Best for: Children and families
Season: April–October
Cost: Additional fee
Photo Opportunities
Strike a pose and capture a fun memory from your day! Climb aboard a surrey, step behind bars at the Tweetsie Jail, pose with the horses, celebrate at the Winner’s Circle, or snap a photo with the coffin on Miners Mountain. These fun photo spots make it easy to take home a picture from your Tweetsie Railroad adventure.
Location: Throughout the park
Experience: Interactive photo opportunities
Best for: Guests of all ages
Season: April–December
Cost: Included with admission