1. ABQ Trolley Co.
The Albuquerque Tourism & Sightseeing Factory created the ABQ Trolley Company as a way to help tourists easily explore this iconic New Mexican city. It offers a few different tours, such as a city tour which will take you by the city’s most famous sites. There is also a Breaking Bad tour that will take visitors to spots used in this popular show. You’ll also find a few other options, such as a hop-on-hop-off brewery tour. The trolley will pick you up at various areas in the city, including many in Albuquerque’s Old Town. Tickets can be bought online and prices range based on age.
330 Tijeras Ave NW Ste. Q, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102, Phone: 505-200-2642
2. Boston Tours by Old Town Trolley
Boston Tours by Old Town Trolley will take you through this historic East Coast city with the help of vibrant orange and green trolleys, allowing you to view many historic sites, such as the Old State House, Charles Street, and Beacon Hill. After buying your tickets, you’ll be able to use the trolley throughout the day and hop-on-hop-off at several stops. Your trolley ride also includes a few other perks, such as free admission to a handful of the city’s museums. While riding the trolley, the conductor will narrate your tour allowing you to learn more about the sites on your journey.
200 Atlantic Ave, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, Phone: 617-269-7010
3. Crater Lake Trolley
Situated in Crater Lake National Park near the Rim Village, the Crater Lake Trolley runs from early July to September. The trolley will take you by Crater Lake which is known for its stunning blue color. Visitors will be able to view the lake and surrounding landscape while listening to a ranger explain more about the natural wonders surrounding you. The trolley, which can hold up to 25 people, makes around seven stops during its two-hour duration, allowing you to get out and take pictures. Tickets are required to ride and can be bought online or at the trolley station.
445 S Spring St, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97603, Phone: 541-882-1896
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4. Denver Trolley
The Denver Trolley is designed to help immerse visitors into Denver’s rich history. This bright yellow trolley will take guests through the city providing views of Denver’s beautiful skyline and of the nearby Platte River. A few stops you’ll be able to experience along the way include Confluence Park, Elitch Garden, and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. The trolley also operates as a Broncos shuttle during the football season when this team plays at its home stadium. The Denver Trolley doesn’t run on Tuesday and Wednesday and tickets can be bought at various locations around the city, such as at the Denver International Airport and Colorado Convention Center.
1400 Water Street, Denver, Colorado 80202, Phone: 303-458-6255
5. Door County Trolley
Door County Trolley began in 2000 and is the brainchild of AJ Frank. This trolley service offers a variety of unique tours visitors can sign up for, such as a winter wine tour, lighthouse tour, holiday pub crawl, narrated scenic tour, and ghost tour.
There is also a Wisconsin Supper Club Tour that lets you enjoy a traditional Wisconsin meal at various eateries. The trolley will take you around Wisconsin’s historic Door County and provides you with exclusive access to local shops and restaurants. You’ll also get views of the surrounding bluffs and islands. Tours can last anywhere from one to five hours depending on the one you sign up for. Private tours are also available.
8030 WI-42, Egg Harbor, Wisconsin 54209, Phone: 920-868-1100
6. Galena Trolley Tours
Located in Galena, Illinois, Galena Trolley Tours will take you through this historic town on charming red trolleys. There are two tours visitors can sign up for. One is a non-stop trolley tour which lasts about an hour and drives around the town’s historic district. The other tour lasts two hours and will showcase the town’s historic homes, such as the U.S. Grant Home, Belvedere Mansion, and Dowling House (one of the oldest stone structures in the state). Tours are offered year-round and many are free. Children can also ride free with an adult. Tickets can be bought at its station where you’ll also find a small gift shop.
314 Main Street, Galena, Illinois 61036, Phone: 815-777-1248
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7. Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods spans over 1,300 acres and is filled with breathtaking sandstone formations. To help visitors better experience it, there is a trolley tour. This trolley tour features a unique 1909 theme and the drivers are often dressed in appropriate time-period clothing for the occasion. The trolley seats 14 people and will take you around the park for 45 minutes with a guided narration. The tours depart each hour, although sometimes they might not be available during the winter due to the weather. Tickets need to be bought at the park as there are no advance reservations allowed.
1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904, Phone: 719-634-6666
8. Gray Line Portland - Pink Trolley Sightseeing
The Gray Line Portland - Pink Trolley Sightseeing drives you around this iconic Oregon city in a vibrant pink trolley. This hop-on-hop-off service departs every hour and follows a loop route that takes visitors by attractions such as the Pearl District, Chinese Garden, South Park Blocks, and Caruthers Park. The trolley operates from May to October and starts running at 10 a.m. each day. The tour is also narrated by the driver who will tell you more about the sites you pass. Prices for tickets vary depending on age and there are passes available if you’d like to use the trolley for a few days.
525 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland, Oregon 97204, Phone: 503-241-7373
9. Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville
Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville gives visitors a unique perspective of this charming North Carolina city nestled beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its hop-on-hop-off tour features 10 stops that are located on the trolley’s 15-mile drive. A few destinations you’ll be able to stop by at with the tour include the Haywood Park Hotel, Grove Arcade, Biltmore Village, and Pack Square. Along the way, you’ll be able to listen to the history of the town and how it has become an important area for the arts. During the winter, there is a Christmas trolley tour where visitors will be taken through the city to view the decorations and listen to carolers.
P. O. Box 2115, Asheville, North Carolina 28802, Phone: 828-251-4269
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