Climb aboard a green 1920s-era Perley Thomas car, hear the bell ding, and roll down oak-lined St. Charles Avenue on the oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world — running since 1835.
The St. Charles line is a National Historic Landmark that doubles as the city’s most delightful public transit. It glides past Garden District mansions and the grand live oaks of Audubon Park on its way to Carrollton, all for a little over a dollar — the best bargain ride in New Orleans.
It is perfect for first-time visitors, for families with kids who love the breeze through the open windows, and for anyone who wants to see Uptown without driving.
Practical tip: have exact change ready for easy boarding, and sit on the right side heading uptown for the best views of the mansions.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Infrogmation of New Orleans
