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Shore Line Trolley Museum

17 River St, East Haven, CT 06512
203 467 6927
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in East Haven
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
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connecticut
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56 reviews 56 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

A favorite of mine. You can have birthday parties here as well. You rent a trolley to have the party in, and the kids get a ride as well. I have been visiting here since I was a kid. Its great for the kids. More

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Rochester, New York
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This place was really fun and not just for kids! The drivers are so enthusiastic about the museum and they tell great stories and are really informative. My 2.5 year old son absolutely loved the entire adventure. The ride is a good length but I wish we were able to stay longer in the sheds to have a good look... More

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West Haven, Connecticut
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This small museum in East Haven has a surprising number of restored and operating trolley cars. The length of the ride is a little more than a half hour, which is just right for younger kids. You can choose to get off the trolley at the trolley barns and see some of the older trolleys or you can take a... More

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New Haven, Connecticut
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We may have caught the ticket master on a bad day; she had a terrible attitude, as if she didn't want visitors and we were a personal inconvenience to her. I'd go so far as to say she was actually rather mean, and left us with a somewhat negative memory of our visit (I'd probably give the place an extra... More

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Connecticut, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Beautiful street cars,knowledgeable staff pretty ride. More

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Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Nice place to see as a family, The trolley takes you through the some very scenic areas of Southern Connecticut. Great place for a summer day trip. More

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New Haven, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Have been here 5 times. Never tire of it. Great for families. So much to see, and a great ride on the original trolly tracks and back. More

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Wallingford, Connecticut, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

A little museum, kept up by people who love the whole idea of travel by trolley. You can take a ride into the Branford woods and experience early 20th Century travel. More

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East Haven, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

I took my niece on the trolley ride the week before Christmas. The trolleys were decorated for the holidays, and the kids got to meet Santa. The ride was wonderful, and my niece and I had a great time! Note: Hurricane Irene heavily damaged some of the trolleys as well as some of the tracks, so in December, 2011, the... More

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Merced, California, United States
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

Great museum and ticket office; fun trolly ride out into the wetlands, finally a peek into the trolly barns. Great for all ages as long as you can climb onto an old trolley. More

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