Explore Chattanooga Fall 2024

S tep into a world of wizarding fun – brand new for 2024 the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is bringing to life our first “ Rails, Wizards and Spells ” train experience. Your ticket includes entry through the enchanted forest to Wizards Way where you can purchase fun wizardry items such as hand-crafted wands, special charms to hold spells and tasty treats of the season. Then board the train at platform 4 1/2 for a ride to remember. Once you have arrived at Chamberlain Crossing Station you can disembark the train and enjoy more items available for purchase along with a demonstration turning the engine for the return trip to Grand Junction. Refreshing seasonal treats are available at the station. The special experience runs from September 14 through October 27. Tickets are available at tvrail.com Trains depart from Grand Junction, located at 4119 Cromwell Rd., Chattanooga, TN. Book a Spells & Potions Special Afternoon Tea

Spells & Potions Special-Tea: Our classic high tea offered during the new Rails, Wizards & Spells fall event. This tea will have a touch of wizard fun and will include delicious sweet and savory items along with our famous fresh baked scones. Your tea ticket includes a train ride and access to Wizards Way Village. Dates available: 3:00 pm on Sept. 14, 28 and Oct 26. www.tvrail.com. Additional Fall train rides are available.

The favorite Missionary Ridge Local . Travel through time on the Missionary Ridge Local Train Ride, a 65-minute journey that includes crossing four bridges and a pre-Civil War tunnel. The trip features a turntable demonstration and a brief tour of the train restoration shop. The scenic Summerville Steam Special . Experience the beauty of the Summerville Steam Special, a 9-hour train ride from Chattanoo

ga to Summerville, GA. Enjoy a layover for exploration and optional dining services onboard. The historic Chickamauga Turn . Embark on a 6-hour train journey from Chattanooga to the historic Civil War town of Chickamauga, Georgia. Enjoy a 90-minute layover to explore attrac tions like Crawfish Springs and the Gordon-Lee Mansion, with lunch options available onboard. The Famous Hiwassee Loop. Embark on the scenic Ride Through the Famous Hiwassee Loop and delight in a 50-mile round trip journey through the stunning lower Hiwassee River gorge. Our excursion commences at 1:30 p.m. and concludes around 5:30 p.m., encompass ing a 5-hour adventure that will take you to the apex of the renowned Hiwassee Loop. Witness this incredible railway marvel near Farner, Tennessee, where the tracks intriguingly cross over themselves as they spiral up the mountain. Departs from Delano (9406 hwy 411, Delano, TN 37325). NOT from Chattanooga. Departure from Delano is 1:30 p.m., return is approxi mately 6:30-6:45 p.m.

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