Tweetsie Railroad, Theme park in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States
Tweetsie Railroad is a theme park in Blowing Rock, western North Carolina. The park combines historic steam locomotives with family rides and live entertainment on a mountain site.
Locomotive Number 12 was built in 1917 and operated on the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad until 1940. After retirement, it was restored in the 1950s for the new theme park.
The name Tweetsie originates from local residents who created a verbal acronym of ET&WNC, referencing the sound of locomotive whistles in the mountains.
The park opens from April through October and features special events during Halloween and Christmas with seasonal entertainment. The railroad route runs through wooded terrain with some slopes, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
The on-site workshop maintains not only the park locomotives but also repairs steam engines for other facilities. This work helps preserve historic railroad technology across the region.
Location: North Carolina
Address: 300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA
Phone: +18282649061
Website: https://tweetsie.com
GPS coordinates: 36.17090,-81.64900
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:25
Grandfather Mountain
18.5 km
Kidd Brewer Stadium
5.6 km
Linn Cove Viaduct
17.1 km
Cascade Falls
19.5 km
George M. Holmes Convocation Center
5 km
Elk Knob State Park
17.6 km
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
4.6 km
Julian Price Memorial Park
8.2 km
Green Park Inn
5.9 km
Howard Knob
7.1 km
Blowing Rock
6.5 km
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad 12
140 m
Daniel Boone Hotel
6.1 km
Valle Crucis Episcopal Mission
13.5 km
Jones House
6.1 km
Cove Creek High School
16 km
The Cone Manor
4.6 km
United States Post Office
6.4 km
Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church
2.8 km
Ward Family House
17.7 km
John Smith Miller House
10.9 km
Westglow
6.9 km
Lackey Field
5.1 km
A.S. Cooper Farm
14.7 km
Price Lake
8.6 km
Flat Top Manor
4.6 km
Horn in the West Amphitheatre
4.7 km
Linn Cove Visitor Center
17.4 kmVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes