Tweetsie Railroad, Boone
Tweetsie Railroad has been the High Country's premier family fun park for over 70 years! This Wild West family theme park features a three-mile, steam-powered train ride through the mountains, along with shopping, live entertainment, amusement rides, and a petting zoo. Tweetsie also features seasonal favorites like the Ghost Train Halloween Festival and Tweetsie Christmas. The steam engine #12 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Places to Stay in Boone
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Explore Boone Visitor Guide
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Bonnerang Festival, Boone
This free festival in downtown Boone celebrates the town and its local artists with live music, food trucks, craft beer and wine, kid activities, and a silent disco! Also shop handmade crafts, pottery, textiles, artwork, photography, jewelry, apparel, home décor, personal care items, food products, and more.
Cullasaja Falls
See this 250-ft. waterfall from along US 64 (Mountain Waters Scenic Byway) in the Cullasaja River Gorge, located between Highlands and Franklin. It's just 5.5 miles from Dry Falls.