Experience The Royal Life On The Horseless Cinderella-Style Carriage Rides At Riverview Mansion In Illinois
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published November 13, 2019
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
A unique activity can be found zipping around Metropolis, Illinois. There’s a hotel that offers horseless carriage rides, and they’re perfect for touring the town, taking photos, and much more. Scroll on to learn more about this sweet ride.
Situated in Southern Illinois is a historic bed & breakfast located near the Ohio River that not only offers vintage suites with luxury accommodations but a unique activity you won't find anywhere else.
Most days, this neat attraction sits in front of the hotel but on most Fridays and Saturdays, you'll find it cruising around downtown Metropolis giving horseless carriage rides.
The carriage is motor-powered and human-steered with space for as many as six passengers. This is a wonderful way to explore the town and see the sights.
You do not have to be a guest of the mansion to enjoy one of these horseless carriage rides. A 10-minute tour is about $5 while a 20-minute tour is $10 and custom tours range between $75 and $100.
Rooms with Jacuzzi tubs, kitchenettes, homemade breakfasts, and much more abound at this inn if you do choose to stay the night. It is definitely worth a trip to this historic town.
If you’ve ever taken one of these horseless carriage rides, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.
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