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Angels Flight Railway, Los Angeles, CA

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Angels Flight Railway

351 S Hill St · Los Angeles, CA

Why you should go…

Angels Flight is a narrow-gauge funicular that has carried riders up and down Bunker Hill in downtown Los Angeles since 1901. Its two counterbalanced cars, Olivet and Sinai, cover 298 feet of track with a 96 foot rise between Hill Street and California Plaza on Grand Avenue. The railway was dismantled in 1969, rebuilt half a block south in 1996, and returned to service in 2017. You board at the lower station on Hill Street or at the top on Grand Avenue.

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  • #historic railway
  • #downtown los angeles
  • #bunker hill

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

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