Take The Como-Harriet Trolley Ride In Minnesota To Experience The Colorful Changing Leaves
By Betsy Rathburn|Published October 07, 2019
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
There are so many ways to see the fall leaves in Minnesota! Take a hike through the woods, or ride high above the woods on a mountain gondola. There are even one or two gorgeous boat rides that will allow you to take in the season’s changing colors from the water. Today, we add another option, this one great for those who love all things trains, trollies, and streetcars. Take a trolly ride on the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line to experience Minnesota’s colorful changing leaves!
The Como-Harriet Streetcar Line is a set of historic trollies now run by the Minneapolis Streetcar Museum. The museum also operates the Excelsior Streetcar Line.
The streetcars date back to the turn of the century! Some were used as streetcars in the Twin Cities until the 1950s when the streetcars were shuttered.
When it comes to riding the Como-Harriet streetcars, they run between Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska in south Minneapolis. You can catch your ride at the Linden Hills Station, on Queen Avenue South, or at the Lake Calhoun platform on Richfield Road.
The rides last about 15 minutes and run continuously. If you miss your ride, there's always another one coming! In October, the streetcar runs every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
For more information about the Como-Harriet trolley ride, including pricing, special events, and other information, take a look at the Minnesota Streetcar Museum website and Facebook page.
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