Was expecting a great way to view the city but this isn't it. It doesn't go to the end and they dump you off on Lake Charles street to catch a ride back to Bourbon street. Really not much of a view either. No AC
St. Charles Streetcar, New Orleans
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St. Charles Streetcar
2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
504-248-3900
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Ranked #14 of 151 attractions in New Orleans
Type: Trams, Transportation
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
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Get wherever you want to go in New Orleans with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Our extensive network of buses and streetcars winds throughout...
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Get wherever you want to go in New Orleans with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Our extensive network of buses and streetcars winds throughout every neighborhood of the Crescent City. From Uptown to Downtown, from Lakeview to the Lower Nine, from Mid-City across the Mississippi River and to the parish lines, the RTA goes there.As streetcars glide underneath grand live oaks and past stately mansions, they offer up relaxing views of the beauty, charm and history of New Orleans for little cost. When riders board these historic vehicles they are boarding a piece of movable New Orleans history. The RTA operates three streetcar lines: the famous, historic St. Charles line, the Canal Street line, and the Riverfront line. All lines either run along or intersect with Canal Street in the area between the French Quarter and the Central Business District (CBD) connecting Uptown/Garden District, Carrollton, Mid-City, City Park and the Marigny. The RTA is currently adding more Streetcar lines.
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Ontario, Canada
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We stayed in a hotel on St Charles in the Garden District and the trolley line was right at the door. The cars on this line are refurbished and have lots of wood and character. Unlike the other streetcar lines which have newer cars, these have windows that can open and the breeze is so wonderful on a warm day....
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Rockhampton, Australia
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Costing only a few dollars for a day ticket it is a nice and inexpensive way to get around the main parts of town. They can get very crowded at times but if you have the time wait for the next one.
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Abbeville, Louisiana
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We took the line from Canal to the Audubon park. We had to transfer from the streetcar to a bus then to a van to get to the park. This was due to construction and should run smoothly once work is complete. It took over an hour to get to the zoo, but the 5:30pm return was quicker.
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Los Angeles, California
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Buy a pass and ride the streetcar. No streetcar named Desire any more, but there are others. They move at a leisurely pace, as there are stops at each corner.
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Anderson, South Carolina
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As two seniors, we enjoyed a short trip on the streetcar. $ 0.40 per passenger for a one way trip. The view going down St. Charles street was lovely.
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Sydney, Australia
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I had a lovely time people watching and city watching on the streetcar. Be aware though that as of May 2013 they are working on the line and so a bus takes you part of the way.
I'd suggest making this a day trip and getting off at the huge park with the zoo and also the village toward the...
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Brooklyn, New York
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Wonderful,convenient and inexpensive way to travel around Nola. I only wish we had discovered this ease of travel on day one. Brought you back to the old days.
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Chelsea, Alabama
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The St. Charles line can be rather crowded but it's still a great way to get from uptown in the Garden/University districts to the French Quarter. Just make sure to have correct change in hand.
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Mariposa
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We loved the streetcars and were on and off the whole week in Nola. They connect with buses too, no need to have a car. What I liked was that the drivers were very friendly and helpful, eager to make sure you knew where to get off and connect. We visit San Francisco often and ride the buses and trolleys...
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