New Orleans Streetcars
Streetcars (in New Orleans they are never referred to as trolleys) have been a part of the Crescent City for over 150 years and still provide a delightful to get around town or just see the sights. The ambience is wonderful. The St. Charles Line is the oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world! The mahogany seats, brass fittings and exposed ceiling light bulbs are from a day when plastic seats and aluminum rails were not even a thought. This route passes through the Central Business District through the oldest and most majestic section of uptown New Orleans. You'll see of antebellum mansions, historic monuments, and the Audubon Zoological Gardens.
The Riverfront Line can take you to New Orleans' most exciting attractions. From the quaint shops of the French Market to the new Aquarium of the Americas and beyond, shopping, dining and sightseeing are just a streetcar ride away. While the Riverfront Line is a new addition to New Orleans, many tourists find it to be the ideal way to move from destination to destination within the city.