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All Aboard!

Host Deborah Holt Noel, a Black woman, stands smiling, wearing a light blue shirt and black pants. She stands in front of three large black trains.

NC Weekend: All Aboard!

NC Weekend explores fun ways to get around the state.

Featuring the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, a trolley ride in New Bern, Tweetsie Railroad, a boat cruise in Beaufort, the New Hope Valley Railroad, and a rollercoaster in Banner Elk.

Locations Featured in All Aboard!

Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster

Banner Elk, NC

Produced by Rob Holliday

There’s a new thrill in the mountains-a European styled alpine coaster that zips through the woods around Banner Elk.

Website: https://www.wildernessrunalpinecoaster.com/

 

New Hope Valley Railroad

New Hill, NC

Produced by David Tyson

Step back in time to the age of steam locomotives at the New Hope Valley Railroad.

Website: https://www.triangletrain.com/

 

New Bern Trolley Tours

New Bern, NC

Produced by Clay Johnson

The New Bern Trolley Tours are a great way to explore three centuries of history and culture in the second oldest town in North Carolina.

Website: https://www.newberntours.com/ 

 

Water Bug Tours

Beaufort, NC

Produced by Clay Johnson

Water Bug Tours in Beaufort offers nature and sunset cruises along the Crystal Coast.

Website: https://waterbugtours.com/ 

 

Tweetsie Railroad

Blowing Rock, NC

Produced by John Litschke

All aboard as we explore Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock-the wild west themed amusement park that’s been entertaining families for generations. 

Website: https://tweetsie.com/