All aboard a year-round scenic train ride in North Carolina that’s filled with thrills and 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 their historic train cars. And it’s so much fun!
Climb aboard for a scenic train ride that’s available every Saturday throughout the year.
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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.
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Hop on board and rally the family for a fun little ride around the museum’s 60-acre compound.
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This is the perfect little train ride for train enthusiasts of all ages. After, don’t skip exploring one of the coolest museums in the state…
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Because it’s more than a train museum, the N.C. Transportation Museum has exhibits of automobiles, trucks, tractors, buses, and airplanes.
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And you’ll get to explore one of the few historic roundhouse train depots remaining in the country.
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So how about an affordable and fun little train ride in the coming months?
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The N.C. Transportation Museum is located between Charlotte and Greensboro (literally 45 miles from each city). So it’s centrally located for every North Carolinian to visit.
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Have you taken a scenic train ride in North Carolina at the N.C. Transportation Museum yet? It’s so much fun!
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Note: Be sure to purchase the “combo” ticket that also includes a train ride. The museum offers museum-only tickets as well.
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(Spoiler alert: there may even be a Wright Bros. exhibit here…).
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You can read all about the historic roundhouse here.
Learn more about the museum and purchase tickets online for no-contact entry on the official website. Museum admission with a train ride ticket is $12 for adults (13 and over), $3 for kids age 3-12, kids under 3 are free, and seniors and military I.D. pay $5. Train rides are offered every Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.
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Address: N.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Dr, Spencer, NC 28159, USA
