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McKinney Avenue Trolley

The McKinney Avenue Transit Authority, 3153 Oak Grove at Bowen, Dallas, TX 75204
214 855 0006
As featured in Dallas for young kids
Ranked #24 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.0 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Fee: No
Description: MATA is a heritage or historical trolley system, recreating how a real trolley system of the early to mid-twentieth century looked and operated.
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Dallas, Texas
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

a friend rented the trolley for a few hours for a birthday party. we rode around, drank champagne and ate cake. It was a blast. I was surprised how much fun it was. More

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Dallas, Texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The trolley is free and stops frequently. The cars have great vintage flair. They even have vintage looking conductors! The tracks and stops are in the heart of the bar and dinning areas of down town. More

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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Fun, bumpy, pretty hot but was a good cultural experience More

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Koege, Denmark
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

But not your tourist-info-trolley. You can get a map. And just look out the window, and see a small bit of Dallas pass by. It's free - and you can hop-on/hop off (just remember to ring the bell)... We don't have trolleys in Denmark anymore (last one stopped in 1972), so it's kind of "old-fashioned" for us, but it was... More

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Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This is just a simple old trolley that rounds a Dallas neighborhood. The trolley is fairly easy to access from the actual Dallas public transportation. It stops by a few shops and goes through a residential area. If you're after sightseeing you don't get much out of this. More

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Dallas, Texas
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

If you are going to McKinney you have to ride the trolley at least once. Close your eyes and pretend you are in SF. Oh wait, no ocean and no bay. Oh well, it's still fun, and free. More

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durham, nc
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

pet friendly! The drivers are courteous and even give a narrative tour! very friendly staff, highly recommend. More

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Dallas, Texas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

During Museum night in the Arts District last week we first parked and ate at a resturant on McKinney Ave. The design wqs to eat and hop a Trolley to the DMA Trolley stop and walk over to the Nasher for tour, music and "Hugo" the Movie! Worked like a charm. It was crowed and so glad to see it.... More

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Idaho Falls, Idaho
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012
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Fun ride and it's free but remember to leave a tip (donation). Been to Dallas many times and did not know it existed. Boutique shops and restaurants at the end of the line in the West Village. More

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Dallas,Tx
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

because this is a doucher part of town! I am a Dallas native and this is the most pretentious section of town......only good think is pizza spot - Compana - 2nd best in city behind Sal's off Wycliffe...... More

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