How much does it cost to ride the Blue Ridge Scenic train?

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway pricing (and discounts!) Adults (age 13-64): $44 for standard seating / $79 for premier seating. Seniors (age 65+): $40 for standard seating / $75 for premier seating. Military & first responders: $38 for standard seating / $71 for premier seating. Children (ages 2-12): $29.

How long is the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway ride?

26-mile
Starting at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, riders take a four-hour, 26-mile roundtrip journey along the Toccoa River through the North Georgia countryside.

Does the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway have a bathroom?

Yes, we do. Please contact the ticket office at 877-413-8724 for this purchase. Are there bathrooms or baby changing stations on board? There are 12 bathrooms throughout the train and two baby changing stations located at Car 332 and Car 405.

Is the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway air conditioned?

Rule #3: Enjoy the air conditioning in the vintage train cars. There’s also a concession car for souvenirs, popcorn and soda. If you like, bring your own picnic (as many did on this day) and during the mid-way stop in McCaysville, stay on board and enjoy lunch.

Can you just go on the Scenic Railway?

The ‘Scenic Cableway’ provides an easy way to the bottom of Jamison Valley and rises 510m back to the top. Both rides offer panoramic views of the area. Before Scenic World took over, you could pay for just the railway, making it affordable for most visitors.

How long does the Scenic Railway take?

The scenic railway, one way, takes about 5 minutes. The cable car, there and back, about 15 minutes. The walk can be longer or shorter depending on which paths you take. However, we walked slowly and did the long walk in about 30 minutes.

How much is the Scenic Railway?

$35 for
Ticket prices range from $18 for children (4-13 years; kids under 4 are free) to $35 for an adult. This gives you a full day of unlimited rides on the cableway, skyway and railway, plus all-day access to the walkway.

Where do you park for the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Station?

204 West Main St.
In addition to free parking, there is one paid parking area located at 204 West Main St. (Blue Ridge Parking). The cost is $5 Monday-Wednesday and $10 Thursday-Sunday with a percentage of the proceeds benefitting the Toccoa Fish Hatchery of the Toccoa River.

Does Helen Georgia have a train ride?

The Alpine Express Train will be rolling through the scenic streets of downtown Helen Ga today starting around 12 noon. Bring your friends and family and hop aboard the Alpine Express, fun for all ages.

What does open air on a train mean?

Most train passengers choose open air cars for the Fall Foliage train rides as these provide a view where you are looking directly outside at the scenery when compared to our closed coach cars. As others have stated, you do have large windows in the closed coaches as well, it is just a matter of preference.

Is Blue Ridge GA worth visiting?

It’s one of the coolest mountain towns in North Georgia, not least because of its vibrant arts scene and bountiful opportunities for outdoor adventures. Between the restaurant- and boutique-filled downtown and the nearby Chattahoochee National Forest and Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, there’s fun to be had for everyone.

Is there a train in Blue Ridge Georgia?

The rail adventure is a two hour 26 mile round trip, with a two hour layover to explore. The train runs from March through December. Visit their website Blue Ridge Scenic Railway for an updated schedule of trips and events.