The Bronx Culture Trolley

Tour the lower Grand Concourse via a replica of an early 20th-century trolley. Enjoy attractions at the South Bronx's hottest cultural spots along the way, including galleries, theater, music, dance, poetry, studio tours, and craft fairs. The ride and admissions are FREE. This exciting incentive to increase tourism and economic development in the South Bronx is co-sponsored by The Bronx Council on the Arts and The Bronx Tourism Council.

Trolley Features

     * Fully air-conditioned
     * Central heating system
     * Wheel chair accessible
     * Holds 30 seated passengers and 15 standing

Free Service

The replica trolley offers year-round tours to residents, tourists, and other visitors who want to "Go to the HEART of the Bronx!" It operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Cultural Attractions

     * The New York Botanical garden
     * A National Historic Landmark
     * The Bronx Zoo
     * The largest metropolitan zoo in the U.S.
     * Arthur Avenue/Belmont section
     * The Bronx's Little Italy

Free First Wednesdays

Tour the lower Grand Concourse via The Bronx Council on the Arts "Free First Wednesdays" tours. The trolley gives riders the freedom to hop on and off at different stops along the route, giving them full control of their evening. And on the Weekends, be sure to tour The South Bronx's hottest cultural attractions via the trolley. Destinations include:

     * Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos Gallery (exhibitions, film & video screenings)
     * Artisans Marketplace (offers authentic & affordable crafts by the Bronx artists who created them)
     * Bronx Museum of the Arts (museum tour, exhibitions, performances, film & video screenings)
     * Pregones Theater (comedy, theatrical, musical, or dance performances)
     * CONVERSIONs (artists studio tours, exhibitions, and performances)
     * The Blue Ox Bar (artwork graces the walls & poets readings)

En route to the night's attractions, riders test their knowledge of Bronx trivia for give-aways provided by WWRL 1600 AM Radio. For reservations & information, contact Phil Cardone at 718-931-9500 x33 or trolley@bronxarts.org. Visit www.bronxarts.org for detail on this month's First Wednesday Trolley attractions.

Rentals

On weekdays, the trolley is available for group rentals for activities. For more information on the rental of the trolley and its fees, contact Parks & Recreation at (718) 931-9500 or trolley@bronxarts.org.

     * City sightseeing
     * Youth tours
     * Meetings
     * Reunions
     * Special tours
     * Conventions

Advertising

Advertising space is also available on both the interior and exterior of the trolley. Please contact City of New York/Parks & Recreation at (718) 931-9500 for more details.

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