Tweetsie Railroad Giveaway

All Aboard! If for some crazy reason you've never been to Tweetsie Railroad, there's no better time than right now. Spring is beautiful in the High Country of our fair state, and for almost 60 years Tweetsie has been a vacation destination for young and old alike. I actually grew up in Boone, so going to Tweetsie was just a way of life for us, and when I return with my kids, it's like I'm a child again myself. The Wild West theme park has a ton of fun for everyone from their 3 mile ride on a historic steam engine locomotive, to a petting zoo, can-can dancers, a chairlift rides, merry-go-round, panning for gold, go-karts, Day Out With Thomas™, July 4^th Fireworks Extravaganza, the Ghost Train® at Halloween and much more! 

There is plenty to enjoy at North Carolina’s first theme park, including all the rich characters you'll meet. Just imagine your kiddo dressed up in their favorite cowboy hat as you stroll through an authentic Western main street, when he spots a real live cowboy, spurs and all! Or the look on her face when the sheriff rides up on a real horse as your train pulls up to an old fort. And did I mention that Dora the Explorer™ and Diego™ will be there this summer in addition to fan favorite Thomas The Tank Engine? 

Besides the theatrics on the Wild West train adventure, you can check out blogging, can-can dancing, and lots of special events. There is always a new adventure to be had at Tweetsie Railroad, so start planning your trip today and be sure to check out the special events taking place during the 2016 season. 

• David Holt and the Lightning Bolts in Concert — Sunday, May 29 Enjoy old-time music with a new time jolt, featuring four-time Grammy recipient David Holt.  The shows at noon and 3:00 p.m. will be filled with humor, stories and authentic American music. 
• Day Out With Thomas™: The Ready, Set, Go 2016 Tour — June 10-19  Take a ride aboard Thomas The Tank Engine™, all the way from the Island of Sodor. Sir Topham Hatt will be managing the station to make sure Thomas the Tank Engine is Right on Time and available to meet and take photographs with all his guest. Advanced tickets recommended. 
  
• Fireworks Extravaganza — Monday, July 4^th Celebrate America’s Birthday with the High Country’s most spectacular fireworks display at Tweetsie Railroad. Enjoy and evening of entertainment and park rides until 9:00 p.m. before preparing for the big show at 9:30 p.m.  Dinner and premium viewing area available for those interested in a VIP experience.  
• Cool Summer Nights — July 9, 16, 23, 30 Beat the heat and enjoy the cool mountain nights at Tweetsie Railroad with Wild West entertainment and park rides open until 9:00 p.m. 
• Dora the Explorer™ and Go, Diego,™ Go – July 15-17 Explore the park with costumed characters from the hit Nickelodeon shows Dora the Explorer™ and Go, Diego,Go™. Hugs and photos encouraged.
• K-9s in Flight Frisbee® Dogs — July 23-31 Be ready to be amazed and entertained by this one-of-a-kind performance by a team of dynamic dogs doing acrobatic freestyle routines. Three shows daily, including a special evening show at 7:00 pm on Saturday, July 23 and 30. 
• Riders In The Sky — August 6-7 Sing along with America’s favorite cowboys, Riders In The Sky, as they perform their well-known blend of Western music and comedy, at noon and 3:00 p.m. The quartet has been together for over 30 years and won Grammy Awards for “Best Musical Album for Children” with the production of “Woody’s Round Up,” from “Toy Story 2” and the companion album for “Monsters Inc.”
• Railroad Heritage Weekend — August 27-28 Celebrate the history of steam locomotives and heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains with special train rides, tours of the Steam Locomotive Repair Shop, performances by the Cherokee dancers and crafts from the Tsa-La-Gi Touring Program. 
• Ghost Train^® Halloween Festival — Friday and Saturday nights September 23 – October 29 Hop aboard the Ghost Train® for a haunting ride through the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Every Friday and Saturday night, September 23 – October 29, Tweetsie Railroad hosts a Halloween celebration for the whole family including trick-or-treating, the Freaky Forest, a Haunted House and more. Ghost Train® Halloween Festival has been named one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society. Advanced tickets required. 

Park Details:

• Tweetsie Railroad is currently open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and will be open seven days a week from May 27 through August 21. The park then returns to the weekend schedule from August 22 through October 30, including Labor Day Monday. The 2016 season ends Sunday, October 30.
• The park’s regular hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., but will be open until 9:00 p.m. on July 4^th for the Fireworks Extravaganza and July 9, 16, 23 and 30 for Cool Summer Nights.
• Daily admission to Tweetsie Railroad is $44 for adults and $28 for children ages 3 through 12. Children 2 and under are admitted free. 
• The Ghost Train® Halloween Festival will take place Friday and Saturday nights September 23 through October 29 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with an admission price of $36 for adults and children. Tickets and Golden Rail Season Passes are available at Tweetsie.com.

Tweetsie Railroad is located on U.S. Highway 321 between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina. 

For more information about the 2016 season at Tweetsie Railroad, visit Tweetsie.com or call 877.TWEETSIE (877.893.3874). Find Tweetsie Railroad on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Tweetsie and Twitter at @TweetsieRR.

This weekend I'll be going to Tweetsie with my family, so stay tuned for a review. 

But wait, before that I've got amazing news! 

Tweetsie is giving Stir Crazy Moms' Guide to Durham 

and SoDu Parents Posse readers the chance to 

WIN 2 TICKETS TO TWEETSIE RAILROAD! 

Just follow the directions below, the more options you choose, the more entries you get!

This giveaway is good for two tickets, adult and/or child. It is not valid for Golden Rail (season passes),
Day Out With Thomas, or Ghost Train tickets. Winner may not resell tickets. Tickets are not redeemable for cash. Total value varies depending on type of ticket chosen, between $56 - $88.

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