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Fox River Trolley Museum - For Kids

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The Fox River Trolley Museum is a great place for the whole family - EDUCATION THROUGH DEMONSTRATION and FUN! There are now two destinations - The Jon Duerr (Blackhawk) Forest Preserve and Castlemuir in South Elgin. The Jon Duerr (Blackhawk) Forest Preserve line opened in June 2002 is a new way to observe and enjoy nature as well as offering a nostalgic trip back to an era when electric trolley cars were part of everyday life.

A genuine old-time trolley transports you along an authentic railway which has operated ever since Independence Day, 1896.

In addition to the ride, you can inspect a variety of antique trolleys which cover a span of history from 1891 to 1952. Picnic tables are available are available at the Museum and Jon Duerr (Blackhawk) Forest Preserve. Hiking trails, fishing, bird watching, observing prairie plants and just plain relaxing are part of the Blackhawk Forest Preserve educational experience.

The Museum Store, located in the depot at Castlemuir, offers a variety of merchandise related to the trolley era.

A visit to Fox River Trolley Museum is a fun educational experience for your whole family!

Here is a fun page for kids to print out and color:

Saturdays, October 11 and 18, and Sundays, October 12 and 19, 2008 - Pumpkin Trolley - Ride the Trolley to the Pumpkin Patch and get your pumpkin.

Haunted Trolley - A spookfully spectacular ride on a haunted trolley along the Fox River. Kids in costume get a free treat. Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2008.


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361 South LaFox Street (Illinois Route 31)
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 697-4676
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