The Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes the southern crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Pisgah, Cherokee, and Nantahala National Forests. In the 20th century the railway played a major part of the story of the development of the region. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad provides visitors a way to enjoy the mountains. The Western North Carolina mountain vacationland is like a nature conservancy.
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The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad depots are located in three historic towns; Dillsboro, NC, a village of shops and crafts; Bryson City, NC, located on the edge of the park; and Andrews, NC, a scenic valley in the Snowbird Mountains. All were founded in the 1800's and have retained some of their original character. The railroad runs year-round.
Visit the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
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