All aboard one of the most scenic N.C. train rides filled with thrills that won't break the bank. Known affectionately as the Museum That Moves You, the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer has an admission combo that includes a ride on its historic train cars. A Spencer train ride is so much fun! Come ride along on one of the best scenic train rides in North Carolina.
Climb aboard for a scenic train ride that's available from April through Labor Day.
From April through May, the train runs every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and every third Thursday of each month. From June through Labor Day, trains run every Thursday through Sunday.
Snag a ticket when you purchase your online entry for the museum, and you'll have more than just a day at the museum in store.
Note: Be sure to purchase the "combo" ticket that includes a train ride. The museum offers museum-only tickets as well.
Rally the family to hop on board for a fun little ride around the museum's 60-acre compound.
This is the perfect little train ride for train enthusiasts of all ages. Afterward, don't skip exploring one of the coolest museums in the state...
Because it's more than just a train museum: The N.C. Transportation Museum has exhibits of automobiles, trucks, tractors, buses, and airplanes.
(Spoiler alert: there may even be a Wright Brothers exhibit here...).
And you'll get to explore one of the few historic roundhouse train depots remaining in the country.
So how about taking a few affordable and fun North Carolina train rides in the coming months?
The N.C. Transportation Museum is located between Charlotte and Greensboro (45 miles from each city). So it's centrally located for every North Carolinian to visit.
Get an in-depth look at the N.C. Transportation Museum:
Have you taken a Spencer train ride in North Carolina at the N.C. Transportation Museum? We think it's so much fun! Visit the museum's website to see its train schedule and ticket prices.
If you have ridden on any scenic train rides near you in North Carolina let us know about your experiences in the comments.
If you like to be in the driver's seat, pack up the car or rent an RV from RVShare and get ready for these wonderful road trips in North Carolina.
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/north-carolina/7-best-nc-road-trips/
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