97. Retro Ride

Over 100 years before "Meet Me at Third and Fairfax" became a part of the Los Angeles consciousness and culture in 1934, the first generation of trolley cars began its service of public transportation in New York City.

Today while it is rare to see a trolley car on public streets, in the very sleek, upscale, clean with great energy shopping mecca that is The Grove at Farmers Market, Third and Fairfax, Los Angeles, visitors have the opportunity to hear the "clang, clang" of a pristinely maintained, vintage trolley car, #1759, as it rides the rails of the main walkway inside The Grove complex.

But wait!  That's not all.  If you act now...  What?  This isn't an infomercial?  Okay.  That's not all.  Visitors may also wait at any of the trolley stopping points to board and ride this retro attraction for FREE.

The trolley travels the length of the Grove complex and some of the Farmers Market, as well.  Your SoCal gal's favorite part of this Grove gift to its visitors: the looks on kids' faces enjoying this retro ride.

The Grove is open Monday through Thursday 10 to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 to 10, and Sunday 11 am to 8 pm.  There is a large adjacent parking structure.  First two to four hours may be free depending on if you buy something and have your parking ticket validated.