Your holiday adventure begins at Playin' Hooky Cabin, nestled in the treetops just 15 minutes from the Bryson City Train Depot and festively decorated for your stay. Upon your arrival at the Depot in your matching Christmas pj's, the smell of hot chocolate and the sound of holiday music flows out from the enchanted train car. A spirited conductor greets you, asks for your Golden Ticket and then invites you to climb aboard the Polar Express for an evening you won't soon forget! Experience a true holiday wonderland in Bryson City, North Carolina.
STORYBOOK MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS TOWN
Each year during November and December, Bryson City, NC transforms into a storybook Christmas mountain town like something out of a Hallmark movie. Light posts and storefronts along Everett St. in downtown Bryson City sparkle with thousands of lights and festive holiday displays. The square dons a large Christmas tree and there are photo ops at nearly every corner!
There is an ice skating rink at The Yard, holiday hayrides through a majestic Christmas light forest, a Christmas parade, letters to Santa and complimentary hot chocolate and cookies at the Visitor Center and more...
ALL ABORD THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN
However, the most magical attraction of all is undoubtably The Polar Express™ Train Ride! Beginning in November each year, The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad transforms and offers an experience your children will never forget. Garland, lights and red bows decorate the inside and outside of the rail cars. As the train departs the Bryson City depot, you'll be taken on a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit to the North Pole and Santa's workshop! Along the way, Santa's elves entertain - dancing, singing and of course, serving hot chocoate.
Upon reaching the North Pole, Santa himself will board the train, greet all the good boys and girls aboard and give everyone a special Christmas bell. You'll have the opportunity to take photos with Santa upon your return to the Depot.
As parents, we think we have lots of time with our children and often put off trips like this until the next year. Next year is never guaranteed and the magic of Christmas through the innocent eyes of a child can vanish faster than we care to admit. I encourage you to make this year THE year that you experience the Polar Express™ Train Ride with your family. It truly will be a trip you will never forget!
Discover more about Christmas in Bryson City, NC on the Swain County Tourism website here.
Book your stay at Playin' Hooky Cabin here.
Purchase your tickets to the Polar Express here.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all!
*Photos used on this blog are the property of GSMRR & Swain County Tourism. I do not assume the rights to any photos shown.
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