Have you ever been on a train ride? Nowadays the train seems to be going the way of the streetcar, neat when you can ride one but nothing more than a fun experience. It’s hard to find a train, first off, but here in the south, our deep history with the railroad offers up all sorts of local options. We do have plenty of train rides in Tennessee, but our favorite? Well, that’s hard to choose…but come autumn time, you can’t beat a ride through the Hiwassee Loop.
Tennessee River Rail Official Website There are all sorts of stunning railroad-centric adventures offered by the Tennessee Valley Railroad, but we’re partial to the Hiwassee Loop Train Ride experience. It runs mainly on the weekends, from the end of March to just around Thanksgiving.
Management/ Tripadvisor The ride itself runs for roughly five hours, with the train departing from Delano and making a fifty mile round trip through the Hiwassee River gorge.
Brent Moore - Flickr The countryside is stunning, and we’re particularly in love with the experience during the autumn season.
Tennessee River Rail Official Website You’ll have the chance to indulge in a vintage experience as you make your way to the top of Hiwassee Loop, offering some of the most beautiful train-side views out there.
Brent Moore - Flickr Ticket prices tend to vary by season as well by date, but you can count on an adult ticket costing roughly $50 a ticket and children 2-12 requiring a $34 ticket. Since prices vary depending on the season always be sure to check the schedule and the prices online to plan your trip. Your train will run its route rain or shine, so there are no worries about the weather!
Tennessee River Rail Official Website Seating on the train is general admission, but you can choose to pay an extra fee for the pictured dome seat, where the windows wrap around above you, giving you an incredible look at the local scenery.
Tennessee River Rail Official Website If you’re looking to upgrade to the ultra-comfortable observation seats, no one’s going to be mad about it. Food is not served on the train itself, but you can bring your own lunch and snacks or you can choose to indulge in beverages and snacks from the dining car.
tvrail Have you ever taken the Hiwassee Loop Train Ride? Would you ever take a chance on an old-fashioned train ride? We’d highly recommend it!
Not quite convinced? This might do it:
Tennessee River Rail Official Website
There are all sorts of stunning railroad-centric adventures offered by the Tennessee Valley Railroad, but we’re partial to the Hiwassee Loop Train Ride experience. It runs mainly on the weekends, from the end of March to just around Thanksgiving.
Management/ Tripadvisor
The ride itself runs for roughly five hours, with the train departing from Delano and making a fifty mile round trip through the Hiwassee River gorge.
Brent Moore - Flickr
The countryside is stunning, and we’re particularly in love with the experience during the autumn season.
You’ll have the chance to indulge in a vintage experience as you make your way to the top of Hiwassee Loop, offering some of the most beautiful train-side views out there.
Ticket prices tend to vary by season as well by date, but you can count on an adult ticket costing roughly $50 a ticket and children 2-12 requiring a $34 ticket. Since prices vary depending on the season always be sure to check the schedule and the prices online to plan your trip. Your train will run its route rain or shine, so there are no worries about the weather!
Seating on the train is general admission, but you can choose to pay an extra fee for the pictured dome seat, where the windows wrap around above you, giving you an incredible look at the local scenery.
If you’re looking to upgrade to the ultra-comfortable observation seats, no one’s going to be mad about it. Food is not served on the train itself, but you can bring your own lunch and snacks or you can choose to indulge in beverages and snacks from the dining car.
tvrail
Have you ever taken the Hiwassee Loop Train Ride? Would you ever take a chance on an old-fashioned train ride? We’d highly recommend it!
Pretty incredible, wouldn’t you say? I know with lots of train rides in Tennessee it can be hard to choose but we think the Hiwassee Loop is a great choice. For any more information on this amazing train ride or other great train rides in Tennessee please visit the Tennessee Valley Rail Road website. If you’re looking for a bit more fun in the great outdoors, this autumnal hike is pretty incredible.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Train Rides Near Me In Tennessee July 19, 2022 Chris Dodge What are some other great train rides in Tennessee? We here in the south have a fascinating history of trains. So historic train rides are a great way to look back at the stories that were told long ago during which the locomotive was king. If you have a long time to spend on a relaxing trip on the tracks then this train ride out of Nashville will be perfect for you. The ride will last most of the day but will take you to some of the prettiest places our wonderful state has to offer. Or take a trip to another town by train and really take in a whole different experience. They offer themed trains and other unique options. Or check out this train ride in the Nashville area for a quicker excursion, but they also have long train rides too. Also as mentioned before make sure to check out the Tennessee Valley Rail Road for tons of fun train rides. What other things can I do near Delano? When you are done with the Hiwassee Loop train ride then maybe a trip to the winery is a perfect way to end the day. The Savannah Oaks Winery is right there. If you want to get back into nature then this beautiful town has you covered. Spend the day in Hiwassee Ocoee Scenic River. Take to the waters for some white water rafting, hike the beautiful trails, or sleep under the stars all in this amazing park. Also, available to visit is the Gee Creek Wilderness area offering more hiking trails and opportunities to get outdoors. Chattanooga is only about an hour drive from Delano and that city is filled with awesome things to do. We recommend taking a trip to Lookout Mountain where, on a clear day, you can see into seven different states at once.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Train Rides Near Me In Tennessee
July 19, 2022
Chris Dodge
What are some other great train rides in Tennessee? We here in the south have a fascinating history of trains. So historic train rides are a great way to look back at the stories that were told long ago during which the locomotive was king. If you have a long time to spend on a relaxing trip on the tracks then this train ride out of Nashville will be perfect for you. The ride will last most of the day but will take you to some of the prettiest places our wonderful state has to offer. Or take a trip to another town by train and really take in a whole different experience. They offer themed trains and other unique options. Or check out this train ride in the Nashville area for a quicker excursion, but they also have long train rides too. Also as mentioned before make sure to check out the Tennessee Valley Rail Road for tons of fun train rides. What other things can I do near Delano? When you are done with the Hiwassee Loop train ride then maybe a trip to the winery is a perfect way to end the day. The Savannah Oaks Winery is right there. If you want to get back into nature then this beautiful town has you covered. Spend the day in Hiwassee Ocoee Scenic River. Take to the waters for some white water rafting, hike the beautiful trails, or sleep under the stars all in this amazing park. Also, available to visit is the Gee Creek Wilderness area offering more hiking trails and opportunities to get outdoors. Chattanooga is only about an hour drive from Delano and that city is filled with awesome things to do. We recommend taking a trip to Lookout Mountain where, on a clear day, you can see into seven different states at once.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
We here in the south have a fascinating history of trains. So historic train rides are a great way to look back at the stories that were told long ago during which the locomotive was king. If you have a long time to spend on a relaxing trip on the tracks then this train ride out of Nashville will be perfect for you. The ride will last most of the day but will take you to some of the prettiest places our wonderful state has to offer. Or take a trip to another town by train and really take in a whole different experience. They offer themed trains and other unique options. Or check out this train ride in the Nashville area for a quicker excursion, but they also have long train rides too. Also as mentioned before make sure to check out the Tennessee Valley Rail Road for tons of fun train rides.
What other things can I do near Delano?
When you are done with the Hiwassee Loop train ride then maybe a trip to the winery is a perfect way to end the day. The Savannah Oaks Winery is right there. If you want to get back into nature then this beautiful town has you covered. Spend the day in Hiwassee Ocoee Scenic River. Take to the waters for some white water rafting, hike the beautiful trails, or sleep under the stars all in this amazing park. Also, available to visit is the Gee Creek Wilderness area offering more hiking trails and opportunities to get outdoors. Chattanooga is only about an hour drive from Delano and that city is filled with awesome things to do. We recommend taking a trip to Lookout Mountain where, on a clear day, you can see into seven different states at once.
