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St. Charles Avenue Streetcar, New Orleans, LA

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St. Charles Avenue Streetcar

St. Charles Avenue Streetcar is a tour in New Orleans, LA, part of the New Orleans guide. Cost: under $25.

St Charles Ave · New Orleans, LA

Why you should go…

The St. Charles Avenue streetcar line has run since 1835, making it the oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world, and its green cars are a National Historic Landmark. The route covers about 13 miles between downtown and Uptown, passing Garden District mansions, Audubon Park, and Tulane and Loyola universities. Single rides and unlimited day passes are both available.

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