So we were looking for some free fun in the Dallas area yesterday, since I have been dubbed the “Google Queen” I put my title to good use and found the Mckinney Ave. Trolley in downtown Dallas. The boys are obsessed with anything transportation so I figured this would be a hit, plus it’s FREE!! YAY for us! 
Well, Larry and I talked about it and we decided to spend a bit (I know slow down high rollers is what you are thinking) and take the DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) down to the M-Line station, which just so happens the boys have been begging to do for quite some time now. Well we got to our stop which was underground, yes there is a “subway portion” for the DART and it was pretty cool, the boys loved being in a tunnel, and loved it even more when the train stopped and we got off in the tunnel. After 3 separate escalators we emerged at the trolley stop, and began our wait in 103 degree temps (I didn’t say it was a well thought out day). Once the trolley got there the boys were in heaven, we rode it all the way one direction and decided not to brave the heat (yes it was an air conditioned 1920′s trolley) and stayed on for the return trip to our DART station. The driver was GREAT, he even let the boys blow the whistle, which they loved!!! He told us the best places to eat and explained that the trolley was original to Dallas and was considered one of the “newer” trolley cars as it was built in the late 1920′s. All in all it was a great experience, a rough ride but the boys couldn’t have been happier. After our trolley ride was complete we hopped back on the DART train and headed home. We had a great “almost” free day with our kiddos and enjoyed a little of vintage Dallas! We love you all!
Dallas M-Line Trolley
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Dad & Jeannette Bush said,
July 14, 2009 @ 5:12 am
Sounds like great fun! Grandpa Bush would love to do that.
Nanny said,
July 14, 2009 @ 8:23 am
What a great time you guys looked like you had. I wish I could have been there. I love all of you so very much. Keep up the great blogging.
Love Nanny
Kaela said,
July 14, 2009 @ 4:01 pm
EXCELLENT pictures! I’m totally impressed. I think that one shot of the trolley and money collector thing, would be great for stock! I’m wow’d! I wish we would’ve known about that when we lived there. You so are the “Google Queen”.
Echo said,
September 7, 2009 @ 8:56 am
I have family visiting and we are always looking for free stuff. how long did the trip take you, one way or round trip? Did you get off to see or do anything interesting? Any info would be great, thanks!
thegreenfamily4 said,
September 7, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
The whole trip from the Dart line on Plano Pkwy including the trolley took a couple of hours, the actual trolley only took about 45 mins. It goes thru an older portion of Dallas, Mckinney street there were lots of restraunts and shops but we stayed on the trolley. The day we went it was over 100 degrees out! Enjoy