At a Glance
| Where are the rides located? | Rides for daytime operations are located in Tweetsie Junction, Country Fair, and Miners Mountain. During Ghost Train, rides are operational in Country Fair and Tweetsie Junction. During Tweetsie Christmas, rides are located in Tweetsie Junction and the Hacienda. |
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| Which rides list no restrictions? | Carousel and Mouse Mine Train |
| Do ride requirements vary? | Yes. Attractions may have age, height, size, weight, or accompanying-adult requirements. |
| How can families get to Miners Mountain? | Families have three options to reach Miners Mountain: the Chair Lift, the Walking Trail or a handicapped accessible bus that runs continuously between the Tweetsie Palace and the top of the mountain. |
| What rides are not recommended for pregnant women, people with heart conditions, or those with back and neck problems? | The Tilt-A-Whirl, Buckaroo Drop, Tornado, The Bullwhip, Himalaya, Barrels of Fun, and Tweetsie Twister are not recommended for pregnant women, people with heart conditions, or those with back or neck problems. Rides are marked below with a "+". |
Bikes and Buggies
Young drivers can choose a vintage motorcycle, jeep, or dune buggy and take a fun spin around the track.
Location: Tweetsie Junction
Ride type: Children’s ride; classic circular ride
Height requirement: Riders must be between 32 and 54 inches tall to ride
Planes and Helicopters
Young pilots' imaginations will soar as they take control of their very own biplane or helicopter.
Location: Country Fair
Ride type: Children’s ride; aviation-themed ride
Height requirement: Riders must be between 32 and 54 inches tall to ride
Mini Swing
Children four years of age and older will enjoy swinging through the air in flying chairs.
Location: Miners Mountain
Ride type: Children’s swing ride
Height & age requirement: Riders must be at least 4 years old and between 32 and 59 inches tall to ride
F-80 Jet Planes
Small children will delight in becoming a pilot in their very own jet plane.
Location: Miners Mountain
Ride type: Children’s aviation-themed ride
Height requirement: Riders must be under 54 inches tall to ride
Boats
Kids can captain their very own boat on this leisurely cruise for two.
Location: Miners Mountain
Ride type: Children’s boat ride
Height requirement: Riders must be under 45 inches tall to ride
Himalaya
Spin forwards and then in reverse on this traditional country fair amusement ride for all ages.
Location: Tweetsie Junction
Ride type: Classic spinning family ride
Height requirement: Riders under 42 inches tall must be accompanied by an adult+
Chair Lift to Miners Mountain
Enjoy panoramic views of Tweetsie Railroad on a ride to Miners Mountain. This ride is both a scenic attraction and a convenient way to reach more rides and activities at the top of the mountain.
Location: Country Fair
Ride type: Scenic ride and park transportation
Age requirement: Children under age 7 must ride with someone age 13 or older
Weight requirement: Maximum combined weight of 450 pounds per chair
Carousel
Become a real cowpoke when you climb on one of our brightly painted horses on this classic family-friendly amusement park ride.
Location: Country Fair
Ride type: Classic family carousel
Height requirement: No restrictions
Turnpike Cruisers
Relive your favorite childhood memories when you take a cruise with your family in your own classic car around the track.
Location: Country Fair
Ride type: Classic family car ride
Height requirement: Riders under age 12 or under 58 inches tall must be accompanied by an adult
Ferris Wheel
Take a step into the past when you ride on our classic Ferris Wheel.
Location: Country Fair
Ride type: Classic family Ferris wheel
Height requirement: Riders under 48 inches tall must be accompanied by an adult
Mouse Mine Train
Hop aboard our miniature Mouse Mine Train for a tour of North America’s only Cheese Mine. Remember to say “Hello!” to Mordecai Morehead McMouse and Daisy.
Location: Miners Mountain
Ride type: Miniature themed train ride
Height requirement: No restrictions
Song from the Mouse Mine Ride
Tilt-A-Whirl
Spin and spin until this ride leaves you breathless and laughing.
Location: Country Fair
Ride type: Classic spinning family ride
Height requirement: Riders under 36 inches tall must be accompanied by an adult+
The Bullwhip
All ages will enjoy this exciting experience with a pendulum swing that spins 360o.
Location: Country Fair
Ride type: Thrill ride; 360-degree swinging ride
Height requirement: Riders ages 13+ must be between 59-75 inches tall. Riders ages 8-12 must be at least 51 inches tall and accompanied by an adult+
Buckaroo Drop
Calling all Buckaroos, you'll enjoy spinning your way up and down this spring drop tower.
Location: Country Fair
Ride type: Children’s drop ride
Height requirement: Riders must be over 42 inches tall, or at least 38 inches tall when accompanied by an adult+
Weight requirement: Maximum weight of 220 pounds
Tornado
Take a wild ride as our Tornado sweeps you and your family off the ground and into the sky.
Location: Country Fair
Ride type: Spinning thrill ride
Height requirement: Riders must be over 48 inches tall, or at least 42 inches tall when accompanied by an adult+
Barrels of Fun
Adults and children will enjoy this figure-eight spinning coaster while riding in an oak barrel-themed car.
Location: Country Fair
Ride type: Spinning family coaster
Height requirement: Riders must be at least 4 years old and between 47-77 inches tall, or between 36-47 inches tall when accompanied by an adult+
Tweetsie Twister
We hope you enjoy "Figure Eights” because this ride has plenty in store! Twist and twirl with your family.
Location: Miners Mountain
Ride type: Spinning family ride
Height requirement: Riders under 42 inches tall must be accompanied by an adult+
What rides are available for young children at Tweetsie Railroad?
Tweetsie Railroad offers several rides for young children, including Planes and Helicopters, Bikes and Buggies, Mouse Mine Train, F-80 Jet Planes, and Boats. For these rides, children must be able to sit up on their own to ride safely. Depending on a child’s height and age, some additional rides may be available with an adult, such as the Ferris Wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Barrels of Fun, Turnpike Cruisers, Himalaya, and Tweetsie Twister.
Which rides have no restrictions?
Both the Carousel and Mouse Mine Train have no restrictions.
What can a child who is 36 inches tall ride?
A child who is 36 inches tall can ride the Carousel, Chair Lift, Ferris Wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Planes and Helicopters, Barrels of Fun, Turnpike Cruisers, Himalaya, Bikes and Buggies, Mini Swing, Mouse Mine Train, Tweetsie Twister, F-80 Jet Planes, and Boats. Some rides require the child to be accompanied by an adult or have additional age requirements.
Which rides require an adult?
Several Tweetsie Railroad rides require younger or shorter children to ride with an adult. These include the Chair Lift (under 7 must ride with someone 13 or older), Ferris Wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Bullwhip, Barrels of Fun, Buckaroo Drop, Tornado, Turnpike Cruisers, Himalaya, and Tweetsie Twister. The specific age and height requirements vary by ride.
How do families reach Miners Mountain?
Families have three options to reach Miners Mountain: the Chair Lift, the Walking Trail or a handicapped accessible bus that runs continuously between the Tweetsie Palace and the top of the mountain.
Where are the rides located?
Rides are located at the Tweetsie Junction, Country Fair, and Miners Mountain. During Tweetsie Christmas, rides are located in the Hacienda.
Are there gentle rides for grandparents and young children to enjoy together?
Yes. Tweetsie Railroad offers several gentle rides that grandparents and young children can enjoy together, including the Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Chair Lift, Turnpike Cruisers, and Mouse Mine Train.
Where can guests find accessibility information?
Guests can find accessibility information here.