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The Platte Valley Trolley at Confluence Park
Ride an open trolley car along the scenic South Platte Greenway and see Denver from an open-air “Breezer”! Our Trolley operates from Confluence Park (REI), past the Downtown Aquarium, Children’s Museum and Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Make a tax-deductible donation today to help with the refurbishment of the Trolley car body and upkeep of the Trolley track. Read more about ways to donate or simply donate below via PayPal  (which also takes credit cards):

Our operators are very knowledgeable about the history of the area in which we operate and delight in relating some interesting facts which even some of the locals don’t know. Where can you go and what can you see and do on the Platte Valley Trolley? Join us for an enjoyable ride back in time before the Interstate and jet planes, back to the time when Grandma was a girl being courted by Grandpa as they took a ride on a Breezer! As our Trolley is an open-air “Breezer,” weather is a factor and we may not operate should the weather be unfavorable.

If you would like to join the Denver Tramway Heritage Society, fill out and mail us your membership application. If you live in the Denver area and would like to learn to operate our Trolley, call the office, e-mail us, or contact our volunteer coordinator and we will set up a training day for you. Volunteers act as ambassadors to the city of Denver, taking visitors on a tour back into the history of the city and providing a window into how Denver came to be the growing city it is today.  It’s really fun…join us!

Photo courtesy Colorado Railroad Museum

This is a photo of the original Denver Tramways sightseeing car sitting in front of the famous Brown Place Hotel. The picture was taken about 1906 and was used on the cover of sheet music entitled “Seeing Denver.” The fare back then was 50 cents for a two-hour/25-mile trip. While we cannot duplicate the original route, our “Breezer” proudly carries on the same tradition — come ride with us!

Sunday, January 11 — IT's the PLAYOFFS!

TROLLEY is ROLLING for BRONCOS v COLTS — THE BATTLE of the HORSES!!!

BRONCOS v Indianapolis Colts: Playoffs.  We’re talking about Playoffs.  We have arrived, and we are ready!  Peyton’s New Team vs Peyton’s Old Team.  Winner moves on to the AFC Championship Game.  Loser goes back to the stables.  Every Broncos fan needs to be in or around Sports Authority Field…And how are you getting to the stadium? By Trolley, of course!  Rumor has it that, on Sunday, the Trolley will be able to outrun any horse heading to the stadium…We are running our Broncos Fan Shuttle to the game (we’ll take any fan with horse logos on their clothes, but the Broncos are going to overwhelm the young Colts on the field). Game time is 2:40 PM, and we start running our shuttles at 12:40 PM from Confluence Park (behind REI) to Sports Authority Field.  We’ll drop you off just about 100 yards east of the stadium — it’s like your own personal 17-ton limo to the game!  Fare is $7 roundtrip ($5 if you want to go just one-way).  Join us as we take our first step on the road to the Super Bowl…Go Broncos!

THANK YOU for a WONDERFUL 2014 RIVERFRONT SEASON!

As of the end of October, we have closed down our regular riverfront operations.  We have had a wonderful season, and we thank you for all of your support — through your visits, your donations, and your sharing of photos of the Trolley!  When you visit the Trolley, you take a ride back into the history of Denver, a special story about the development of what continues to be a growing, diverse, and exciting city!  We will continue to operate for all Broncos home games, and we may have a special event or two throughout the off-season…Check here for the latest information, as well as on Facebook (DenverTrolley) and on Twitter (@DenverTrolley).  If not sooner, we look forward to seeing you next May when we start running along the riverfront again!

NOTE on FRIDAY OPERATIONS: Starting Friday, October, 3, we will not be operating on Fridays (except for October 24) through the end of the season.  We will miss our Friday riders, and apologize for any inconvenience.  Please come visit us on Saturday or Sunday through the rest of the operating season!

Riverfront Operation Days: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: May through October (weather-permitting)
Time: 12 NOON – 3:30 PM (departing every 30 minutes from Confluence Park behind REI)
Cost (cash only, please): $5 (age 13 and older), $2 (age 4 through 12), FREE (age 3 and younger)