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Location
Accessibility
Golf cart tours available for visitors with mobility needs
Visitor tip
Invest the extra $2 for the guided golf cart tour instead of self-guided exploration. Reviews consistently praise the knowledgeable guides (particularly Carrie and Lucia) who provide detailed historical context about the tunnel, The Great Locomotive Chase, and the Civil War era railroad history that significantly enhances the experience.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the 'safety alcoves' built into the tunnel walls—these are unique interactive features where visitors can step inside to experience how 1800s railroad workers used these spaces during passing trains. Reviews highlight this as a fun and educational hands-on element of the visit.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Heritage Center & Museum
- Main Attraction
- Historic Civil War era railroad tunnel from 1800s
- Experience
- Golf cart tours through tunnel with knowledgeable guides
- Pro Tip
- Bring a light jacket — tunnel is chilly and windy
What visitors say
I definitely recommend this place if you love history. We paid for the guided tour and Carrie was our guide. She drove us around while telling us all about the history of the area. She was very knowledgeable and sweet. We went on a…
Take the golf cart experience-the tour guide extremely knowledgeable. About 1 hour long tour.
The guided tour was so informative and our guide was so friendly! We really enjoyed our time here. Definitely a hidden gem!!
From 110 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel was hand-dug in the 1800s and features built-in safety alcoves in its walls that allowed pedestrians to step aside when trains passed through
- The museum preserves the history of The Great Locomotive Chase, a famous Civil War incident where Union soldiers stole the locomotive 'The General' and initiated a day-long pursuit that resulted in the awarding of the first Medals of Honor
- The tunnel maintains a consistently cool temperature year-round due to its construction, with reviewers frequently noting the need for light jackets despite outdoor weather conditions
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