Smoky Mountain Beer Run

Join us for a delightful adults-only specialty train excursion, known as the Smoky Mountain Beer Run! This unique journey offers great music, delicious beer, tasty food, and unforgettable memories. Departing from our historic Bryson City Depot, the Beer Run spans approximately three and a half hours round trip, including an hour-long layover at Innovation Station Brewery on our rail line. Throughout the trip, guests will enjoy two samples of local craft beer on board, with a final sample awaiting them upon arrival at the layover – served directly by the brewery staff and brewmasters. It’s a perfect blend of scenic beauty and craft brews!

Ticket fares subject to 7% Historic Preservation Fee. Schedules, fares, motive power, equipment, seat selection, and meals are subject to change without notice. We guarantee the class of service you select. You will be notified if a change in schedule or motive power affects your reservation. Payment in full at booking by major credit card is required to finalize a reservation. You may cancel your reservation in full or in part and receive a refund less a $14.00 fee per adult ticket and $7.00 fee per child ticket as late as 5 days before departure, except The Polar Express Train Ride; The Polar Express Train Ride is as late as 60 days before departure. Within 5 days of the departure, or 60 days in the case of the Polar Express Train Ride, the reservation becomes nonrefundable. You may reschedule any time prior to your originally scheduled departure with a $7.00 fee per ticket for another date within the same calendar year. You may not reschedule a reservation after the scheduled departure.

ON THE MENU

Starter

Warm, soft pretzel bites with homemade beer cheese

MAIN COURSE

Fresh Smash Burger featuring lettuce, tomato, onion, and local bacon jam served with pickle spear and gourmet kettle chips

Dessert

Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake

DEPARTURES

Diesel Only
March 16, 2024
June 15, 2024
Steam Locomotive
July 4, 2024
July 20, 2024
August 31, 2024
Fares
Diesel
Steam
Adult (21+ Only)
$114
$124

How to Purchase

You can purchase your tickets online or call our reservations department at (800) 872-4681. This specialty train option books very quickly, do not hesitate and BOOK NOW!

Where To go

This trip departs from the Bryson City Depot. Parking is located at:

45 Mitchell St
Bryson City, NC 28713

Plan on arriving one hour before departure to park and board the train for an on-time departure. Trains are not held for late arrivals.

Itinerary

Given the nature of railroading, durations are approximate and subject to change without notice.

Time from Departure
Activity
60m before departure
Please arrive and park at at 45 Mitchell St.
30m before departure
Boarding begins at Bryson City Depot
See schedule for departure time
Depart Bryson City, NC
1h 35m – 2h 35m
Layover at Innovation Station Brewery
2h 40m
Depart Dillsboro, NC
4h 00m
Arrive at Bryson City Depot
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