Denver Trolley

Transportation service · Highland

Denver Trolley

Transportation service · Highland

1400 Water Street, Behind REI along the South Platte River., Visit our website for hours of operation., Denver, CO 80202, USA

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Historic 1911 trolley offers scenic 25-min rides on S Platte

1400 Water Street, Behind REI along the South Platte River., Visit our website for hours of operation., Denver, CO 80202, USA Get directions

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Denver Used to Have a Historic Trolley System — and You Can Ride in the Last Remaining Car This Summer

"Denver's last operating trolley, Car No. 25, is available for rides during the summer season. Originally built in 1911, it is the last remaining fully intact car out of the 250 that once served the Denver region. Passengers can board the trolley at Confluence Park and make stops at the Downtown Aquarium and the Children's Museum of Denver, following the former historic Route 84 along the South Platte River. The trolley operates on weekends, with round-trip rides lasting about 25 minutes." - Travel + Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/colorado-historic-denver-trolley-summer

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John-Mark Clark

Google

This is a great attraction for kids wanting to ride a trolley. It was fun for us adults as well. It is about a mile of track that runs along the river. Some sites to see along the way. It’s a 101 year old trolly. So don’t set expectations too high. But if you appreciate history this was a fun experience. Parking in the REI garage is free for the first hour. Staff was very friendly and they let me blow the trolly whistle.

Erik Aldeborgh

Google

Cute for what it is. Maybe a half mile ride, that follows the same route forward as backwards. Runs along the South Platt River, with some views. Goes by the children’s museum, park land, Mile High Stadium, and other attractions. Tour guide was (loudly) talkative but cracking come mildly off-color jokes that approached inappropriateness given there were young children on the ride - hey, kids get on and off at the children’s museum, you can still be funny and keep it sparkling clean!

Brigitte Brodski

Google

Very cute and fun short ride. Experience a historical ride and it's wide enough you are in the shade in the trolley. There is a tour guide as the trolley goes. No tips but I'm the front of the trolley you could donate to go towards repairs. At the end they let the kids go up front to ring the bell. We added to the fun going to the Starbucks next to the reply in REI, then after we walked to the ice cream shop down the street. Down side is despite what the website says parking is NOT free.

Christine L

Google

Super cute little trolley with a lovely staff. Pretty cheap and the ride is about 30 minutes round trip. Very quick but a nice break in the day and they can drop you off at the downtown aquarium or children’s museum on the route. A little bit of history learned and fun tidbits shared from the conductor.

John Baldyga

Google

A beautiful piece of history close to downtown Denver. Only $7 to ride the entire Roundtrip. My only suggestion is to sit away from the motor which is located on the north end of the trolley. It makes it impossible to hear the conductor talk about the trolley and the sites.

Stephanie Benson

Google

I’ve lived in Denver for a few years now and have been meaning to try this little trolley ride out. It was a nice way to relax and the tour guide, Jess, was great. I didn’t catch the name of the driver, but everyone was nice. I learned a few new facts about Denver. I’d recommend going at least once! Thank you!

Danise Denbraber

Google

Very entertaining ride on an old trolley. The conductors were fun and energetic, interacting with the riders with facts and information for both visitors and natives. Short ride apx. 30 min. but very fair price. A must do when visiting downtown.

Georgie Philip

Google

What a cool addition to downtown Denver! Bringing back some history in a fun and affordable ($7 adult, $3 kids, kids under 3 free) experience. It takes you from Confluence Park right outside REI all the way to Mile High and back. You can get off in between at the children’s museum too! Would highly recommend this great piece of Denver history