The Oldest Operating Streetcar In America Is Right Here In New Orleans And It's Amazing
Kezia Kamenetz
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Louisiana is bursting with history, and perhaps no city in the Pelican State has quite as much history and culture jam-packed into it as New Orleans! You’ve no doubt checked more than a few things off your New Orleans bucket list over the years, but have you ever taken a ride on any of New Orleans’ streetcars? One particular line is not only the oldest running streetcar in NOLA, but it’s also the oldest streetcar in the U.S. This truly special slice of history is certainly a unique treasure of our city.
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Have you ever taken a ride on this historic streetcar in New Orleans? What is your favorite sight on the St. Charles line? Let us know in the comments below! We love to hear your comments and feedback.
If you haven’t ridden it yet (and yes, you need to!), visit the streetcar page on the Visit New Orleans’ official website to learn more about the city’s four main routes, and get all of your most pressing itinerary FAQs answered.
Pieces of history are everywhere you look in NOLA, especially if you know where to look! From the oldest places to visit in the city to places where historical “firsts” took place, there’s a lifetime of places to explore here.
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