Ride 26 miles roundtrip and explore McCaysville/Copperhill on a 2-hour layover
4 hours
26-mile roundtrip train ride
Ride a 4-hour, 26-mile roundtrip train through the North Georgia countryside along the Toccoa River in a climate-controlled closed coach. Stretch your legs during a 2-hour layover to explore the twin towns of McCaysville/Copperhill.
No alcohol is allowed onboard. Coolers must be small enough to fit under your seat (for example, a hard-sided six-pack cooler). Service animals are allowed; emotional support animals are not.
Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a refund minus a $10 fee per adult ticket (plus tax & booking fees) and a $5 fee per child ticket (plus tax). Within 48 hours, reservations are non-refundable. Reschedule within the same calendar year for $5 (plus tax) per ticket.
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Arrive 45 minutes before departure to allow time for parking and reaching your boarding platform. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
You have an assigned car, and seats are first come, first served within that car. Parties of two or more are not guaranteed to sit together, especially if you arrive late.
Wear comfortable clothing and safe shoes. Avoid flip flops, sandals, and heels.
Blue Ridge Railway Depot - 241 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
This scenic railway experience in Blue Ridge consistently earns rave reviews, largely thanks to the staff who go above and beyond. Hosts like Tom, Jeff, and Jaime are name-dropped repeatedly for their humor, local knowledge, and genuine warmth. The four-hour round trip seems to be the crowd favorite, with an hour each way and a two-hour stop at a small town straddling the Georgia-Tennessee border where you can browse shops and grab a bite. Families, couples, and groups all seem to find something to love here. The private caboose option gets especially enthusiastic feedback from parents with young kids, and the rail bikes offer a completely different but equally enjoyable way to experience the area. Pre-buying tickets is a smart move and makes check-in quick and painless. One reviewer did feel the scenery didn't quite match their expectations and thought the souvenir package could be more generous for larger groups, so it's worth going in with calibrated expectations. That said, the overwhelming majority leave genuinely happy, many already planning a return trip in the fall when the foliage would make the views even more spectacular.
Such a wonderful place to walk around and check out the different places. Take a train ride. Have a wonderful Adult beverage.
Julie Schoolcraft
September 2, 2026
Such a wonderful place to walk around and check out the different places. Take a train ride. Have a wonderful Adult beverage.
Julie Schoolcraft
September 2, 2026
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