Respite & Health Retreats

for parents and caregivers
2025-NC-Polar Express Family Event
Fri, Dec 05
|Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Who: SN Families & Adoptive Families Where: Bryson City, NC When: Dec 5-7, 2025 Guests: 53 seats on board the Balsam Car Cost: $35 per guest over the age of 2. Additional: 2 nights' lodging, food, transportation, souvenirs


Time & Location
Dec 05, 2025, 3:00 PM EST – Dec 07, 2025, 11:00 AM EST
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, 45 Mitchell St, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Guests
About The Event
AMR SIGNATURE EVENT: FAMILY TRIP! Join AMR for a FAMILY weekend away in Bryson City, NC for a magical train ride aboard the Polar Express! Learn more about this train excursion and what to expect at The Polar Express | Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Choose the number of tickets/seats (not actual seating). MAX 6 PER PARTY (unless privately approved).
$35 per guest over the age of 2. Babies must travel in the arms/sling/lap of an adult unless you purchase a full ticket for the car-seat. Full payment due at booking. Seats will be assigned closer to the event.
No strollers or wheelchairs on board. Those will be left at the station (supervised) during our trip. The aisles can not be blocked.
The Balsam Car is a Coach seating train. If you'd prefer higher-end accommodations, you are welcome to register directly on their website and book your tickets there. The Polar Expre…
Tickets
Polar Express Tickets
MAX 6 PER PARTY. The Polar Express train ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is a 75-minute musical excursion retelling the story from the beloved book and movie! Seats will be assigned closer to the time of the event. Guests over the age of 2 are $35 each. Guests under 2 must be held in the lap of an adult. If we fill this car quickly, there is still time to secure a second car.
$35.00
Sponsor A Golden Ticket
With your additional donation of just $35 or more, you can sponsor this special train ride for a family who can't afford it.
$35.00
Sponsor A Hotel Room
With your additional donation of just $150 or more, you can sponsor this special train ride for a family who can't afford it.
$150.00
WAIT LIST
Use this "ticket" if the event is already sold out to hold your place in line for any cancellations.
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