Tweetsie Railroad is thrilled to announce updates for its 68^th Season: an exciting new ride, new Chaperone Policy and full lineup of family-friendly special events.

What You Need to Know about Tweetsie Railroad

• Opening Weekend is April 6^th.
• A new ride – The Bullwhip – Coming Summer of 2024.
• The Round Up has been retired.
• The park is implementing a new Chaperone Policy.

“We strive to make our guests’ visits fun, safe, and memorable,” said Robbins. “As part of this goal, beginning our 2024 season the park is implementing a Chaperone Policy, similar to what other parks already have in place.”

The new policy states that all guests age 15 or under must be accompanied by a responsible adult chaperone who is 21 years or older. Additional requirements can be found HERE on their website.

“We are also excited to announce our full lineup of family-friendly special events,” adds Robbins.

Special Events for 2024 include:

• Opening Day – April 6
• Day Out With Thomas™- June 7-10 and 13-16
• July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza – July 4
• K-9s In Flight Frisbee Dogs –  July 20-22 and 25-28
• Riders In The Sky – August 10-11
• Railroad Heritage Weekend – August 24-25
• Ghost Train^® Friday and Saturday evenings, September 20 – October 26
• Tweetsie Christmas^®  select evenings, November 29 – December 30

Dates subject to change

“Mark your calendars and save the dates,” Robbins concluded, “as this promises to be a year filled with unforgettable memories!”

About Tweetsie Railroad

Since 1957, Tweetsie Railroad, North Carolina’s first theme park, has entertained families with unforgettable Wild West adventures. Visitors enjoy a three-mile journey into the Old West behind a historic narrow-gauge steam locomotive. The park features live shows, classic amusement rides, the Deer Park Zoo, gem mining, and more.

In 2024, Tweetsie Railroad will be open for 7 months for its Wild West action-packed themed daytime operations. The Daytime Park Operation is as follows, with gates open from 10 am – 6 pm.

• April 6 – May 27 – Saturday, Sunday and Memorial Day Monday
• May 28 – August 11 – Thursday – Monday (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
• August 12 – October 27 – Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day Monday

The park will open for nighttime operations during Ghost Train^® and Tweetsie Christmas^®.

Daytime admission is $60 for adults, age 13+, $40 for children, ages 3-12, and free for children 2 and under. Golden Rail Season Passes are $140 for adults and $100 for children. There is no charge for parking.

Tweetsie Railroad is located at 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605. It is located approximately 3 hours west of Raleigh, 2 hours north of Charlotte, and 2 hours northeast of Asheville.

For more information visit www.tweetsie.com or call 877-TWEETSIE (877-893-3874).