Tweetsie Christmas: A Wild West Holiday Adventure
November 29 and 30, December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30.
Closed Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
Step into a Wild West Christmas town at Tweetsie Railroad! Join us for an unforgettable holiday experience in North Carolina’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests of all ages can enjoy a real train ride behind a historic steam locomotive, twinkling lights, sing-along carols, and festive family activities. Explore Santa’s Gingerbread House, where kids can share their holiday wishes and take photos with Santa himself (available until Christmas). Delight in holiday treats like hot chocolate and roast s’mores by the fire, and be transported by the joyful sounds of carolers and our special Christmas show.
From the open-air Christmas Train Ride to our holiday decorations and classic amusement rides -- Tweetsie Christmas is the perfect place to create cherished holiday memories with family.
Tickets: $60 for Adults (age 13+), $40 for Children (ages 3-12), free for children 2 and under. (All-inclusive pricing, free parking, and limited availability – reserve tickets early!)
Tweetsie Railroad opens at 5:00 p.m. on November 29 and 30, December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30 for Tweetsie Christmas.
The park is closed during the day and on Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
Tickets to Tweetsie Christmas are $60 for adults (age 13+), $40 for children (ages 3-12), and free for children age 2 and under. This all-inclusive ticket covers admission, one ride on the Christmas Train, amusement rides, Santa's Gingerbread House, and live entertainment. Parking is always free.
Tickets must be reserved in advance due to limited nightly availability. We recommend purchasing online early to secure your preferred date and train departure time.
Yes, 2024 Golden Rail Season Pass Holders receive a $20 discount on one ticket to Tweetsie Christmas as part of their benefits.
No, Tweetsie Christmas is an exclusive event, and there are no discounts available for the general public.
There is an upper and lower parking lot available free of charge for park guests.
The Christmas Train Ride is a three-mile loop that takes guests on a journey through a festive landscape filled with lights, decorations, and classic holiday music. This open-air experience behind a historic steam locomotive lasts approximately 20 minutes, providing a unique way to experience an old-time Christmas in the cool mountain air.
Main attractions include the Christmas Train Ride, Santa’s Gingerbread House for visits and photos with Santa (until Christmas Day), four classic amusement rides, and a Christmas show with multiple performances throughout the evening. Guests can also enjoy holiday treats, roast s’mores by the fire, and listen to carolers to complete the holiday experience
The Christmas Show runs throughout the evening at 5:45 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:15 pm, 8:00 pm, and 8:45 pm at the Tweetsie Palace. There is no reserved seating, it is first come first serve.
Yes, accessibility features include Car 2 on the Christmas Train Ride, family bathrooms, and seating for the Christmas Show. Please note that the train ride is outdoors, so we recommend dressing warmly.
Absolutely! Guests can enter the park as soon as it opens at 5:00 pm. The time on your ticket is your scheduled train departure time, and we recommend lining up about 15 minutes prior.
There are no assigned seats or train cars, only assigned train ride times. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
If you would like to sit together, you should line up 20 minutes before your train time and check-in with the train car attendant; and we will do our best to accommodate your group.
All the train cars are open-air excursion cars, so the ride can be quite brisk. Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.
Yes, you can exchange your tickets one time online 48-hours in advance of your scheduled visit. Click here for instructions. Additional exchanges or exchanges made over the phone will be charged $10 per order fee. Contact the Ticket Office by phone at 877-893-3874 or email: [email protected] to request a callback.
Yes, you can get a refund for your ticket as long as it is 48-hours in advance of your scheduled visit. There is a $5 per ticket cancellation fee. Contact the Ticket Office by phone at 877-893-3874 or email [email protected] to request a callback.
Yes, families and friends will be able to tour Santa’s Gingerbread House and visit with Santa. Guests will be able to speak with and pose for a photo with Santa until Christmas Day. Children are encouraged to bring a letter to Santa to place in the mailbox.
After Christmas Santa retires to the North Pole for some much-needed rest. He turns the gingerbread house back over to Mr. & Mrs. Gingerbread who will be available for photos with guests.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos aboard the train, with Santa Claus, and at various photo opportunities throughout the Park.
This refers to personal, noncommercial photography only. Photos taken at Tweetsie Railroad are not to be used for commercial purposes without prior written consent from the Marketing Department.
Restrooms with changing stations are available on Main Street and the Hacienda. There are no restrooms or diaper changing facilities on the train.
Due to safety regulations, strollers are not allowed on the train. Strollers can be left safely at the train boarding area on Main Street.
The train has one wheelchair-accessible train car. If you or someone in your group needs to utilize this car please line up 20 minutes in advance of your scheduled train ride time and notify the car attendant.
Yes, you can enjoy the taste of the holidays with specialty fudge, s’mores, and hot food items in the Cowboy Cantina and Tweetsie Palace.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the premises of Tweetsie Railroad.
We allow our guests to bring in outside food. We do not allow glass containers or alcohol on the premises of Tweetsie Railroad.
Wind, rain, snow and other conditions are possible in November and December. Check the weather forecast prior to your visit and dress accordingly. Portions of the event will take place outside, so if it is raining or snowing please bring appropriate outerwear. Tweetsie Christmas will operate as scheduled unless noted on our website: www.tweetsie.com
| Christmas Train | Yes | |
| Santa's Gingerbread House | Yes | |
| Tweetsie Palace Christmas Show | Yes | |
| Amusement Rides | Have various height and age limitations | |
| Hacienda S'mores Roasting Area | Yes |
Boone and Blowing Rock offer a variety of lodging options. The holidays are a very busy time in the mountains and we recommend that you make reservations in advance.