Fox River Trolley Museum
add photosThe museum operates a variety of antique trolleys, many from lines long vanished, over trackage that once connected Carpentersville, Elgin, Aurora, and Yorkville. A visit to the Fox River Trolley Museum can be educational and fun for the entire family.
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"Pumpkin Trolley"
(Sorry for the late review)
The Nitty Gritty: We went here for the October Pumpkin Fest. There was plenty of parking, though could see it getting full if crowded (summer?). We paid for 2 adult admissions (son was free) and also $5 for a pumpkin.
The fun: If you read my other reviews, you know my son is a lover of all trains. Since it was Halloween time, we thought it'd be perfect to pick a pumpkin AND ride a trolley. While waiting for the train to depart, we were able to check out a few other trains in the "yard". Though not too many trains to look at, it was a good distraction. The trip itself took about 15 minutes each way. The end of the line was the picnic area (something we would definitely do when the weather is nice). You can get off and have a picnic or hop back on the train. Since this was a pumpkin trolley, on the way back to the depot we made a short stop to pick out pumpkins. Though not a huge pumpkin patch
of any sorts, it was a cute detour and perfect picture opportunity.
Son's fav moment: Riding the train and picking up a pumpkin from the "patch."
Parent's fav moment: The train ride and watching my son pick out his pumpkin.
Bottom Line: Loved this museum and already have plans to visit again. Definitely affordable family fun!
Tip: Bring a lunch and have a picnic at the end of the line.
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"My kids think that the trolley museum rocks"
Every weekend, my son asks if we can go to the trolley museum. He is a true train buff. The trolley is actually in South Elgin along the Fox River, which you get to see on the ride. It takes about 15 minutes to get from one "station" to the other. The other stop is a forest preserve with picnic and bathroom facilities. Last weekend, we brought a picnic with us and ate lunch. The trolleys run about every twenty minutes, so you can take your time and go for a hike in between trolley trips.
The trolley 'conductors" share trolley history with the passengers, as well as punch your tickets. We have been several times and had a different conductor everytime. We hear the same story each time, but with a little bit of different information at each telling.
The trolley museum also does special events, so you will want to look at their website for more information.
General info: Weekends only, fee for tickets, limited parking, not much else to do in the area
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"Events are So Much Fun!"
You can ride an electric trolley car on a scenic 3-mile round-trip along the west bank of the Fox River. The line traces its history back to 1896. The museum also houses more than two dozen pieces of railway equipment from the early 1900s. There are all
sorts of special events throughout the year, too, such as the Trolleyfest in August and Fall Caboose Days in early October.
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