North Carolina will be soon be painted with gorgeous red, orange, and yellow hues and you can experience them up close starting this month. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers an autumn train ride through the Tar Heel State that will take your breath away. This stunning journey is bursting with dreamy colors that will make you fall in love with fall all over again. From September 26, 2020, to October 31, 2020, you can take the Nantahala Gorge Excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for an amazing autumn adventure. You'll be enveloped by the rolling hills and multicolored leaves. This roundtrip journey departs at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and lasts four and a half hours. You'll ride over gigantic bridges and lakes and cruise by the beautiful Nantahala River. In no time, you'll be totally dazzled by the picturesque landscape. Editor's Choice: California's Magical Black Sand Beach Will Make You Feel Witchy All Year Long While you're chugging along these winding tracks, you'll feel like you're on the Hogwarts Express headed back to school. Embrace the magic of the trip and bring a copy of your favorite Harry Potter book along for the ride. View this post on Instagram We are thinking ahead to golden days, the beginning of Fall, and the end of hurricane season. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our Carolina friends both North and South, and all the emergency response teams waiting to help our neighbors! . . . #fall #gsmr #greatsmokymountainsrailroad #autumn #goldendays #wnc #train #steamofthesmokies #steamlocomotive #railroadsofamerica . . 📸 by @alepitosan A post shared by Great Smoky Mtn RR (@greatsmokymtnrr) on Sep 13, 2018 at 4:46pm PDT Snuggle up with a blanket at a window seat and drink in the sweeping views. All you need now is a good book and a hot drink to make this the ultimate fall outing. You won't believe how enchanting the Tar Heel State can be this time of year. View this post on Instagram For our 5 year anniversary, David took us on a train ride through the great smoky mountains. All of the fall colors are in full display right now, so gorgeous! A post shared by Ashley Ciaccia (@theashleyciaccia) on Nov 5, 2019 at 7:20am PST The journey includes a one-hour layover in the Nantahala Gorge when you can stretch your legs and enjoy the cozy sounds and scents of the season. Relax beneath the rustling leaves while you await the next leg of your trip. View this post on Instagram Then they cry to the Lord in their trouble, and he saves them. He calms the storm and stills the waves. What a blessing is that stillness as he brings them safely into harbor! Psalm 107:28-30 . . . . . #raw_fall1 #raw_seasons #raw_alltrees #raw_allnature #raw_waters #pocket_waters #onlythebestcapture #explore_landscapes #explore_waterways_ #featurescapes #alluring_trees #thelifewecapture #mybelleview #joyful_pics #onceupon_the_earth #smokeymountains #brysoncity #northcarolina #greatsmokeymountainrailroad A post shared by Carrin Elwell (@cme.naturelover) on Nov 16, 2019 at 3:00pm PST Board a train this fall and experience everything this pretty season has to offer. You'll feel like you've stepped into a real-life storybook as you soak up these unbelievable sights. The Nantahala Gorge Excursion Price: Varies by seating, check here When: September 26 to October 31, departures at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Address: 18 Fry St., Bryson City, NC Why You Need To Go: Don't miss this year's fall excursion through North Carolina. You'll be immersed in the autumn magic! Website Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.