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Spring Grove's 2024 Event Schedule

Welcome to Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum's 2024 Event Schedule. We look forward to hosting our Special Events and Tours as well as our Private Group Tours with you. Our tour docents have been spending their time developing new tours to share with you. Continue to check our website and Facebook page as events are continually being added and for the latest event updates . You can also sign up for Spring Grove's monthly events newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of this page and entering your email address. We hope to see you at an event soon!

Upcoming events

Arbor day walking tour 2024, bulb pulling 2024 - sold out, public tram tour 10:00 may 2024 - sold out, public tram tour 2:00 may 2024 - sold out, early morning bird walk 2024, weekend walkabout may 2024, summer gate hours begin 2024, student volunteer day may 2024, mother's day 2024, public tram tour 1:00 may 2024 - sold out, public tram tour 3:00 may 2024 - sold out, grief to peace may 2024, memorial day weekend 2024, virtual grief to peace may 2024, men in grief may 2024, weekend walkabout june 2024, summer family night june 4, public tram tour 10:00 june 2024, public tram tour 2:00 june 2024, outdoor movie night 2024, student volunteer day june 2024, summer family night june 11, summer family night june 18, grief to peace june 2024, summer concert june 2024, twilight tour june 2024, public tram tour 1:00 june 2024, summer family night june 25, virtual grief to peace june 2024, men in grief june 2024, summer plant identification 2024, dog day of summer 2024, public tram tour 3:00 june 2024, summer family night july 2, public tram tour 10:00 july 2024, public tram tour 2:00 july 2024, weekend walkabout july 2024, summer family night july 9, summer concert july 2024, student volunteer day july 2024, grief to peace july 2023, summer family night july 16, twilight tour july 2024, full moon tours 2024, public tram tour 1:00 july 21, men in grief july 2024, virtual grief to peace july 2024, summer family night july 23, champion tree tram tour 2024, public tram tour 1:00 july 2024, public tram tour 3:00 july 2024, summer family night july 30, weekend walkabout august 2024, summer family night august 6, public tram tour 10:00 august 2024, public tram tour 2:00 august 2024, student volunteer day august 2024, an afternoon with the beer barons 2024, summer family night august 13, twilight tour august 2024, public tram tour 1:00 august 18, grief to peace august 2024, summer family night august 20, shakespeare in the park 2024, public tram tour 1:00 august 2024, public tram tour 3:00 august 2023, men in grief august 2024, virtual grief to peace august 2024, summer family night august 27, summer gate hours end 2024, ten unique plants for your garden 2024, weekend walkabout september 2024, public tram tour september 2024, lantern lighting ceremony 2024, edible plants walking tour 2023, student volunteer day september 2024, grief to peace september 2024, twilight tour september 2024, public tram tour 1:00 september 22, men in grief september 2024, virtual grief to peace september 2024, fall container class 2024, 1:00 public tram tour september 2024, public tram tour 3:00 september 2024, public tram tour october 2024, weekend walkabout october 202, walk to remember 2024, student volunteer day october 2024, 'cruise in' car show 2024, grief to peace october 2024, fall walking tour 2024, men in grief october 2024, virtual grief to peace october 2024, october concert 2024, public tram tour 1:00 october 2024, public tram tour 3:00 october 2024, planting for the future 2024, grief to peace november 2024, men in grief november 2024, virtual grief to peace november 2024, norman chapel holiday concert 2024, holiday remembrance service 2024, perinatal candlelight vigil 2024, grief to peace december 2024.

Celebrate Arbor Day at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. Join a member of Spring Grove's Horticulture Team on this walking tour acknowledging the majestic trees in the arboretum. Dress for the weather. Registration is required and will open on March 28, 2024 at NOON. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. View Details

Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum plants over 23,000 tulips every year and strives to donate all of the bulbs.  Volunteers are invited to join Spring Grove’s horticulture staff in digging the tulips.  All tulips will be bagged and sorted by color.  Any who volunteer are welcome to take home one bag per person of the tulips of their choice at no charge.   Please bring a trowel, kneeling pad, gloves, etc.  Event held rain or shine. Please bring non-perishable food items to exchange for your bag of tulips.  All items will be donated to Churches Active In Northside (CAIN). Registration is required.  Registration will open on March 30, 2024 at NOON. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on April 2, 2024 at noon. View Details

Gather at the Norman Chapel and meet the amazing birds of Spring Grove on this expert-guided walk.  Flock together with fellow bird lovers and expert ornithologist, Jeff Hays, to search for over 200 species that roost and nest at Spring Grove.  This is an excellent outing for families and beginning birders are especially encouraged to attend.  The walk will last about an hour and a half with moderate walking.  Please bring binoculars if you have them.  Dress for weather conditions.  Start your Saturday morning surrounded by nature! Registration is required and will open on April 5, 2024 at NOON. View Details

Weekend Walkabouts are walking tours offered once each month, May through October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on April 6, 2024 at noon. View Details

Spring Grove's summer gate hours begin on Monday, May 6, 2024.  Spring Grove's gates will be open until 8:00pm on Mondays and Thursdays through August.  View Details

Join us for Student Volunteer Day at Spring Grove! Contribute to meaningful horticulture projects across our 450 pristine acres. This opportunity is open to high school and college-age students, as well as members of the public, including parents. Participants will earn service hours for their contribution. Registration is required. Each session is limited to 25 people. Student Volunteer Days are offered the second Saturday of each month, April-October / 9:00-12:00pm. The Horticulture Team will meet you at the Customer Service Center. Dress for the weather. Wear close-toed shoes and bring water. PROVIDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION. PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND FILL OUT THE APPROPRIATE WAIVER BELOW. View Details

In honor of Mother’s Day, the Spring Grove Family wishes to pay tribute to all Mothers.  We will be distributing flowers to all of our visitors on Sunday, May 12, 2024.  Carnations, the floral symbol of Mother’s Day, will be available from 11:00am - 4:00pm in our Customer Service Center (just inside the main gate of the cemetery) and also at information tents located on the grounds.  Carnations represent purity, strength and the endurance of a mother’s love.  View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on April 20, 2024 at noon. View Details

The Spring Grove Family Grief to Peace gatherings are held at Spring Grove Funeral Homes - Spring Grove the 3rd Tuesday of each month and Men in Grief gatherings will be held at Spring Grove Funeral Homes - TriCounty the 4th Tuesday of each month. Grief to Peace is facilitated by Companions on A Journey. Join us to learn more about Grief and the steps to take toward Peace. Please click the Register button for more details. View Details

5/23/2024-5/27/2024

Celebrating Memorial Day is a time honored tradition at Spring Grove. Please read below for the full list of events. View Details

Weekend Walkabouts are walking tours offered once each month, May through October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on May 4th at noon. View Details

Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum is hosting these special Tuesday evenings just for YOU and your families.  The cemetery will be open until 8P on Tuesdays June, July, and August.  Our 45 miles of paved roadways will be closed to motorized transportation 6:00-8:00pm.  Pedestrians will only be permitted beyond the railroad arch. The Garage OTR will be on site with Segway rentals. Please visit www.thegarageotr.com to reserve your segway.   View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on May 7, 2024 at noon. View Details

Wear your PINK and get ready for the best movie night ever! Join us for the annual Outdoor Movie Night offered at Spring Grove!  Please bring your waterproof picnic blankets and/or chairs to Spring Grove's beautiful Rose Garden to enjoy the historic grounds while watching a movie.  The movie will begin around 9:00PM. We are requesting reservations, beginning May 9, 2024, to help us plan accordingly. View Details

Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum is hosting these special Tuesday evenings just for YOU and your families.  The cemetery will be open until 8P on Tuesdays June, July, and August.  Our 45 miles of paved roadways will be closed to motorized transportation 6:00-8:00pm. Pedestrians will only be permitted beyond the railroad arch. The Garage OTR will be on site with Segway rentals. Please visit www.thegarageotr.com to reserve your segway. View Details

Spring Grove welcomes, for the first time, Yesterday Once More. YOM is tribute band featuring the music from The Carpenters. This concert will take place in the Rose Garden Gazebo located in the front of the cemetery near the main entrance. We will be collecting monetary donations for Matthew 25 Ministries. To learn more about YOM, go to their Facebook page: facebook.com/YOMTribute No registration or ticket purchase is necessary. This is a free event. View Details

Twilight Tours are walking tours offered once each month, April and June through September. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on May 22nd at NOON. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on May 25, 2024 at noon. View Details

The Summer Plant Identification class will focus on learning to identify trees and shrubs as they are seen during the growing season.  Join a member of Spring Grove’s Horticulture Team as they discuss the unique features of each plant that are key to its identity.  Other interesting plant features, ethno botany and plant trivia will also be shared on what should be a pleasant early summer evening. Please meet on the Historic Office front lawn located just inside and to the right of the main gates. Event held rain or shine, dress for the weather.  Registration is required and will open on May 29, 2024 at noon. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. View Details

Historic Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum is excited to present our Annual Dog Day of Summer Event on Sunday, June 30, 2024.  For 364 days of the year the cemetery does not permit dog owners to share the beauty of Spring Grove with their pets.  However, on this ONE day only, responsible pet owners are invited to spend the entire day at the cemetery with their four-legged buddies.  Explore over 45 miles of paved roads throughout the 400+ developed acres of the park.  Some of our many events between 9A - 1P include organized Dogwood Trail Walk (at 10A) / Pet Photo Keepsakes Keychains / ANIMAL ADOPTIONS / and Luau Picnic with Your Pooch - We will have picnic tables and chairs set up for you to enjoy a hot off the grill concession or bring your own picnic lunch.  Concessions will be available between 11A - 1P (for a nominal charge with proceeds benefitting 2nd Hand Paws.) We are also collecting donated items for 2nd Hand Paws. You can view their wish lists on their websites. ADOPTABLE DOGS WILL BE ON SITE. This is a Free event for the entire family. ALL PETS are required to be registered at the information tent.  You can also download the pdf below and bring it with you. Remember - when the clock strikes 6P and the gates are closed, we will not be able to share Spring Grove with our pets until next year's Dog Days Event!    View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on June 1, 2024 at noon. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on June 4, 2024 at noon. View Details

Weekend Walkabouts are walking tours offered once each month, May through October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on May 4, 2024 at noon. View Details

Spring Grove's Summer Concert Series continues in the month of July. All concerts take place in the Rose Garden Gazebo located in the front of the cemetery near the main entrance. We will be collecting monetary donations for Matthew 25 Ministries. We welcome The Remains for the second year to Spring Grove. The Remains have over 30 years of experience and play an eclectic mix of songs from the 1960's to present day. View Details

Twilight Tours are walking tours offered once each month, April and June through September. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on June 19, 2024 at NOON. View Details

Join us Saturday, July 20, 2024 for this fun and unique view of Historic Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum at the  SIXTEENTH annual Full Moon Tours.  Bring a flashlight and join our ‘lanterned’ guides for a unique view of the Historic sections of the grounds IN THE DARK.  Due to the popularity of this event we require advance registration for all tours.  Tour group sizes are limited.  Registration will open June 21, 2024 at NOON. Tour topics will be announced at a later date. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on June 22 2024 at noon. View Details

Spring Grove is home to nearly 30 Ohio Champion Trees, more than any other one location in the state!  Enjoy this summer evening by riding on our open-air tram listening to our expert horticulture staff talk about the some of the largest trees in the state.  Pre-Registration is required.  Registration will open on June 26, 2024 at NOON. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on June 29, 2024 at noon. View Details

Weekend Walkabouts are walking tours offered once each month, May through October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on July 6, 2024 at noon. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on July 9, 2024 at noon. View Details

BEER! MUSIC! TOURS! FUN! The Spring Grove Heritage Foundation will host the 8th Annual 'An Afternoon with the Beer Barons' event from 4P to 7P. Participating brewers will provide samples of their most popular and unique beers. Live music will be provided by Cincy River Rats and food trucks will be on-site for purchase. Online ticket sales will open February 1, 2024. This is a 21 and over event. This event will be held outdoors in the scenic Rose Garden just inside the main entrance of the cemetery. The event is a salute to the rich history of beer in Cincinnati as many of the founding Beer Barons are buried here at Spring Grove. Our Heritage Foundation Docents have done extensive research on these famous families and will share their vast knowledge as our guests join the Docents on air-conditioned motorcoach tours of the cemetery throughout the event. Participating breweries will be announced at a later date. TICKETS GO ON SALE FEB 1st AT NOON. Regular admission is $30/person and Designated Driver tickets are $20. View Details

Twilight Tours are walking tours offered once each month, April and June through September. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on July 17, 2024 at NOON. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on July 20, 2024 at noon. View Details

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company returns and will be performing 'Hamlet'. This free event will take place in Spring Grove's Rose Garden. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on July 27, 2024 at noon. View Details

Spring Grove's summer gate hours end on Thursday, August 29, 2024.  Spring Grove's gates will close at 6:00pm daily.   View Details

Spring Grove will share its top 10 plants that every homeowner needs in their landscape.  Spring Grove’s horticulture staff will lead you through the historic grounds and show you first hand examples of these fantastic plants.  This event will originate from the Historic Office, located just inside the main gates off Spring Grove Avenue.  Dress for the weather.  Wear comfortable shoes. Reservations are required.  Registration will open July 31st at NOON. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. View Details

Weekend Walkabouts are walking tours offered once each month, May through October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on August 3, 2024 at noon. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on August 6, 2024 at noon. View Details

Because you are important to the Spring Grove Family, you are cordially invited to participate in the Annual Lantern Lighting Ceremony.  Held on the grounds of Historic Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, this FREE event promises to be a unique evening of entertainment, beauty, and remembrance for the entire community.   5:00 - 7:30 pm / Gathering, Lantern preparation, Entertainment This is a FAMILY event.  Bring a picnic, blanket, lawn chairs, relax and enjoy the magnificent grounds of Historic Spring Grove as you are entertained by the PETE WAGNER ORCHESTRA.  (Please note the cemetery does not provide seating).  Prepare your personalized lantern by inscribing your own words of remembrance and hope on our specially designed lanterns.  Through them you send your unique message of love, peace, and hope into the world and to those we love and have lost.  The lanterns are then assembled with a candle and prepared for a launch onto Willow Water Lake.  Please stop by our Information Tent to share the name(s) of your loved one(s) with us.  All the names of those we are remembering will be read aloud before the launch of the lanterns.  Remember to have your photo taken with your lantern and those sharing the event with you, and be sure to pick up your complimentary copy of the photo.  7:30 - 8:00 pm  / Lantern lighting & launching at Willow Water Lake At dusk we will gather at the shoreline to share a simple but beautiful ceremony.  The candles are lit and the lanterns are set upon the water to carry their messages.  As the lake is slowly illuminated with glimmering candlelight, the individual candles join to transform the darkness of the setting sun.  A $5.00 tax-deductible donation to the Spring Grove Heritage Foundation is requested for the use of each lantern.  Entertainment and parking are free. Food will be available at a nominal charge. For the safety and security of all our visitors, please leave your pets at home.  Ample parking is available and shuttle service for persons with disabilities from designated parking to the lake complex is provided. For more information visit www.springgrove.org View Details

We will step back into the earlier days when horticulture was focused more with food production than our current day obsession with ornamental side of plants.  Learn and sample plants we now use in the landscape having edible fruit as we tour the grounds on a relaxing summer evening walking tour and gain an expanded appreciation for the woody plants in our landscape.  You will see plants that are obvious food sources and others that are quite surprising in their quality. This event will meet at the Historic Office, just inside the main entrance, to the right.  Registration is required and will open on August 14th at NOON. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. View Details

Twilight Tours are walking tours offered once each month, April and June through September. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on August 21, 2024 at NOON. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on August 24, 2024 at noon. View Details

Join us for this Arboretum Event giving you the chance to create your own fall container under the guidance of Spring Grove's horticulture team. Spring Grove will provide all the containers, soil, and an assortment of fall plants. This event will meet in the Rose Garden, just inside the main entrance, to the left.  Registration is required and will open on August 28th at NOON. There will be a $30 fee for this event which will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on August 31, 2024 at noon. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on September 3, 2024 at noon. View Details

Weekend Walkabouts are walking tours offered once each month, May through October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on September 7, 2024 at noon. View Details

We are proud to be the venue for this event held at Oak Hill Cemetery. For more information, please call 513-659-5460 or click on 'Link' below. Sponsored by the TriHealth Perinatal Program and the Greater Cincinnati Consortium for Perinatal Loss and Grief. View Details

Spring Grove hosts one of the largest Car Shows in the area each October. Models 1995 and older are welcome. There is no entry fee but we ask that participants bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the CAIN (Churches Active In Northside). Concessions will be available to purchase. Mini tram tours will be available throughout the event. If you are attending as a spectator, there is no need to register. This registration is meant for show vehicles only and registration opens September 1st at NOON. View Details

Join the Spring Grove Horticulture Staff as they highlight the very best in Autumn Color in the arboretum on this walking tour.   Wear comfortable shoes.  The tour will begin just inside the main entrance off Spring Grove Avenue.   Reservations are required and space is limited.  Registration will open on September 21st at NOON. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. View Details

We are pleased to offer, once again, a concert in October. Matt Tolentino and the New Liberty Dance Orchestra will play in the Norman Chapel. The NLDO is a 14 piece dance orchestra playing ragtime, hot jazz, and swing music from 1900 to 1935. www.newlibertydanceorchestra.com We will be collecting monetary donations for Matthew 25 Ministries. Registration for this concert will open on September 25th at Noon. View Details

Public Tram Tours are offered four times each month May through August and three times each in September and October. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open for this tour on September 28, 2024 at noon. View Details

In this presentation, Spring Grove's Horticulture Staff will present some of the best trees and shrubs for the Tristate landscapes.  There will be a specific point of emphasis on the underused, forgotten, and generally unknown but available plants.  It has become more important than ever to plant a diverse landscape because of the ever-increasing pressure on the old "bread and butter" plants from disease and insect problems.  Come learn what else the nurseries have to offer your landscape!  This presentation will take place in the Historic Office located just inside the main entrance to the right. Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach. Reservations are required.  Seating is limited.  Registration opens October 9th at NOON. View Details

The Norman Chapel will be filled with the sounds of beloved holiday classics we all know and enjoy this time of year.  Music is provided by the Fillmore Philharmonic Brass Band, Cincinnati’s best brass and percussion players.  We will be accepting donations of winter items (gloves, hats, scarves, blankets, etc.) for Matthew 25 Ministries. Reservations are required and space is limited. Registration will open on November 2nd at noon.. View Details

Please join us for an evening of remembrance as we honor and remember loved ones no longer with us this holiday season. Hear a message of hope and encouragement, listen to live musical performances, and share in a tree lighting ceremony. At the conclusion of the event, we will have light refreshments and fellowship. View Details

We are honored to be the venue for this event. For more information, please visit the organizations Facebook page, Greater Cincinnati Consortium for Perinatal Loss and Grief. View Details

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Rest your feet, relax and enjoy the sights —experience the Missouri Botanical Garden on our tram! Rides provide an excellent opportunity to learn about our displays, buildings, and gardens to explore during your visit.

Tram service is subject to change at any time. Email  [email protected] for questions regarding daily operations.

Please consult digital schedule at tram stop locations for current operating schedule. 

Tram stops are located at the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center, William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening, Japanese Garden, and Tower Grove House.  View Garden map for location information . 

Trams do not operate during severe weather and cannot be guaranteed on days preceding, during, and after special events. Operations are subject to cancellation without notice. 

$5 for Adults and Children (age 3-12)

Free for Infants (age 2 and under) when seated on a lap

Free for Garden members at the Friends and Family level and above 

Tram passes are valid for the entire day of purchase, subject to available capacity.   

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Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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Accessible tram available via Hospitality Line: (314) 327-6390

Accessible tram can accommodate one visitor using a wheelchair or power chair at a time up to the loading ramp's 800-Lb limit. The tram cannot accommodate motorized scooters; visitors may opt to check motorized equipment at the Visitor Center before transferring to a complimentary wheelchair. 

In addition, individual motorized scooters are available to rent at the Visitor Center for a $30 fee. 

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Tram service will not operate on Friday, May 10. We apologize for any resulting inconvenience. 

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Awesome tram tour - Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

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Awesome tram tour

We took the tram tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. The guide was engaging, knowledgeable and seemed to really enjoy teaching us about the park. We saw alligators, tortoises and many birds. We were ages 4 months to 85 and everyone loved it.

If you are disabled like I am and a pusher/power chair user, this scenic trail offers a lot of scenic views. There are some bumps in the road and sidewalks, but nothing steep you can't manuever around. The trail is somewhat accessible with boardwalks and flat ground areas to roll over. If you come to gravel, there will be flat surfaces to easily roll over. All in all you will be able to roll over it ok. There is one incline to go up. For those who might need a little push you might consider a traveling companion to help you. I love this trail as there a lot of birds and different noises to keep you amused. Have a good time, it only takes about hour to travel.

I went to observe the birds in particular. Not as good as I had hoped but I did add a couple of species to my Florida visit list. It was quiet when I visited at the end of a Sunday afternoon. Cheap to enter and plenty of free parking.

Friendly helpful staff at the Environmental Center and the rescued raptors area. Beautiful views of St Pete from Lake Maggiore Island. Saw an alligator and a raccoon.

Nice place to escape from the endless development and traffic. This park has safe trails, water birds and nice views. The visitor center staff is very helpful and they have many naturalist talks/walks for those who want a guided experience. A place to just breathe, stroll and relax.

We had come to St. Petersburg to visit friends who love to be outdoors as much as we do. We decided to try to make the most of a gray, cool day in February by exploring. We came upon Weedon Island Preserve, which is quite a gem. The paths through lush areas are easy to navigate even for those who might be in a wheelchair. There are boardwalks that jut out into the marshlands. We only saw a few bird species that day, but we loved the variety of plants and trees we passed. Along the way are some wonderful metal sculptures that seem part of the landscape. There is a raptor center within the preserve where the volunteers are happy to tell all about their patients. The preserve also contains a very nice welcome center and gift shop manned by some very informative personnel. The restrooms are very clean. What an unexpected find on a gray day.

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A tram tour is the perfect way to learn about the arboretum’s history, view a variety of landscapes and be introduced to the many plants in our 127-acres. the 30-minute continuous, pre-recorded narrated tram tour begins and ends near the aloe trail..

*Due to weather, special events, holidays and other factors the tram schedule is not guaranteed and schedule is subject to change .  Please call on the day of your visit to verify tram availability at 626.821.3222. Tram tour hours are 10am,11am, 1pm and 2pm, Wednesday to Sunday.

Cost: Adults/Children/Seniors are all $8 per seat. Children 2 and under who ride on parent’s laps, do not need tickets.   Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Where to purchase tickets:   Tram tickets are available at the entrance and at the kiosk. staring at 9:30am on site.  Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day of.

Tickets cannot be reserved in advance unless there is more than 15 people or more.  Please contact Visitor Services at 626. 821.3222 for more information.  Reservation must be made a month ahead and may be cancelled on the day of due to weather and other factors.

Wheelchair availability: The tram can accommodate one wheelchair per tram tour.  Please let the front desk know if you will need a wheelchair seat.  They are available on a first come-first-served basis.  Advanced reservations are not available.

Strollers, walkers and large bags : Please be aware that the tram may not accommodate these items when it is full, storage is not available on site.

15 1/2″  step: Please note there is a 15 1/2″ step from ground to tram seating platform.

Tram etiquette: We ask that phones are not used during tour and conversations are limited so that everyone can enjoy the narration.

No refunds for missed trams.

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The Santa Anita Depot is a gem of history and treasures from the past.  Arboretum volunteers are available to provide information and tours on a limited schedule. Tours are available daily between 10am-4pm. However, the schedule is subject to change. Please inquire at the entrance on the day of your visit about the depot hours.

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Christmas Tram Tours

By our new Over the River and Through the Woods Tours

Take our version of the polar express along a lighted trail to Santa’s Workshop. Board our cozy, heated tram to meet the big man himself – Santa Claus. Enjoy a roaring fire pit, singing carols, complimentary hot chocolate, and the holiday spirit. Cookies, s’mores, adult beverages, and other snacks will be available for purchase.

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RESERVE TICKETS ONLINE Advanced reservations are required. Shawnee’s Christmas Tram Rides run from 4:30pm – 9:30pm, November 24, 2023 – December 31, 2023.

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Midweek Tram Vacation Package Includes comfortable midweek lodging, breakfast each morning, buffet dinner, and Christmas Tram Tour.

Weekend Tram Vacation Package Includes comfortable weekend lodging, breakfast each morning, buffet dinner, and Christmas Tram Tour.

Over the river & through the woods, shawnee tram.

Heated 12-person Tram Ride from the Shawnee Inn to Santa's Workshop on Shawnee's Private Island.

Lighted Christmas Trail

Your tram ride takes you along Shawnee's Lighted Christmas Trail, over our new bridge and to Santa's Island Workshop.

Christmas Tram Dinner

Elevate your Christmas Tram Tour to a complete experience by indulging in our specially crafted buffet feasts.

Shawnee Holiday Market

After your Christmas Tram Tour, stop in to the Holiday Market, browse for gifts and support local makers.

Santa's Workshop

Take the Shawnee Tram to Santa's Island Workshop. Sing carols, make s'mores, drink hot cocoa and other festive beverages.

Photos with Santa

Capture precious moments with Santa that the entire family can cherish, and it's a delightful experience for couples as well!

Hot Chocolate Included

Once you get to Santa's Island Workshop, cozy up with a complimentary cup of hot chocolate included with your tour.

Campfire & S'Mores

Once at Santa's Island Workshop, warm up at our roaring holiday fire. S'Mores kits are available to upgrade your experience.

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It's not just for kids – savor seasonal drinks at Santa's Workshop as well!

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The Christmas Lighted Trail and Santa’s Workshop are exclusively accessible by way of the Christmas Tram Ride. No walking is allowed.

Shawnee’s Christmas Tram Ride Costs $25 for adults and $20 for children (12 and younger) from November 24, 2023 – December 11, 2023. Shawnee’s Christmas Tram Ride Costs $30 for adults and $25 for children (12 and younger) from December 13, 2023 – December 31, 2023. Children 2 and younger may ride at no cost, provided they sit on an adult’s lap. If a seat is taken, children 2 and younger will be charged the child rate.

Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged. Occupancy is limited.

Yes. There are many things to do at Santa’s workshop. Guests may depart the tram and catch the next one back to the Main Land. Trams arrive at Santa’s Workshop every 30 minutes.

At this time, pets are not allowed on the Christmas Tram Ride. Certified Service Animals are allowed.

While our 12 person tram is heated, the Christmas Tram Ride includes a visit to Santa’s Workshop on Shawnee’s private island. Santa’s Workshop is outdoors. There will be a large campfire and heaters at Santa’s Workshop. Please dress prepared for outdoor winter weather.

Christmas Tram Tours operate: Tram Tours are available Wednesday through Sunday from November 24 through December 10. Beginning December 13 through December 31 Tram Tours are available 7 Days a Week. Christmas Tram Tours will be closed December 17, 2023.

The Christmas Tram Tour offers guests a full refund for cancellations that take place 24-hours in advance of your scheduled trip.  

On the day of Tram rides with potential rain, the decision to pursue or cancel Tram Tours will take place by 2:00pm. If Tram Tours are canceled due to inclement weather, the guest may choose to reschedule, trade their Tram Ride for a Buffet Dinner & access to The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort’s Indoor Santa’s Workshop for holiday activities and photos with Santa. Guests may also elect to receive a full refund. A member from Shawnee’s team will call each individual ticket holder to with news to cancellations and options.

No Smoking on or within 20 feet of tram.

No Smoking at Santa’s Workshop.

In consideration of the shared experience on Shawnee’s Christmas Tram Tours, Kindly switch your cell phones to silent or vibrate mode throughout the duration of the tour. We encourage minimal and quiet conversation to ensure a serene atmosphere. Kindly refrain from making phone calls during the tour. Let’s all be mindful of our fellow guests and maintain a respectful environment.

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Metro system in MOSCOW – Basic information

The Moscow metro system is one of the busiest and most magnificent in the world. It is estimated that over 8 million people use the metro on a daily basis, and it is comprised of more than 200 stations spread across 12 separate lines . The first station opened in 1935 , and ever since then, the network has been expanding. Each stop has its own distinct personality and is exquisitely designed, with many showcasing art and sculptures. The metro is an excellent and time-saving method of transportation for getting through Moscow and the surrounding areas.

The lines of the Moscow subway system

The Metropolitan Subway, more commonly referred to simply as the Metro, is the primary mode of public transportation in the Russian capital of Moscow. It is one of the busiest and most efficient metro systems in the world, with over 7 million people utilizing it on a daily basis, making it one of the busiest metro systems in the world. It is comprised of 12 lines, each of which has its own distinctive route, and it provides service to the entirety of Moscow as well as the suburbs that surround it.

The Koltsevaya Line and the Radial Line are the two primary lines that make up the Metro. The Koltsevaya Line is a circular line, and the Radial Line extends from the center of Moscow to the outskirts of the city. Because it links all of the major stations in the city, the Koltsevaya Line is by far the most traveled line in the city. It provides service to a total of 15 stations, several of which are among the most well-known in the city. These stations include Komsomolskaya and Belorusskaya.

The Radial Line is the Metro’s longest line , clocking in at more than 30 kilometers in total distance. It provides service to a total of thirty stations, two of which are particularly well-known: Kievskaya and Kurskaya. It is the primary route that commuters take, as it links the central business district to the surrounding suburbs.

Two of the other lines that the Metropolitan Subway serves are the Zamoskvoretskaya Line and the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line . The Zamoskvoretskaya Line travels all the way from the city center to the southwest suburbs of Moscow, and it stops at a total of 14 stations along the way. It is well-known for its architecture, which is a fusion of Art Deco and Socialist Realist styles. This style of architecture has earned it a lot of attention. The Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line travels all the way from the city center to the northeastern suburbs of Moscow, and it stops at a total of 12 stations along the way.

The Moscow Metro is widely recognized as one of the most well-designed and effective methods of public transportation in the world. It is an essential part of life in Moscow, as it provides service to the entirety of the city as well as its environs. It is one of the world’s busiest metro systems, with over 7 million people using it on a daily basis , making it one of the busiest in the world.

Map of Moscow Metro 2023 – Free Download in PDF

The Map of Moscow Metro 2023 is a free download in PDF format. This map has been designed with the latest in artificial intelligence technology to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information on the Moscow Metro system. With this map, you can easily navigate your way around the city and get to your destination quickly and safely. The map includes all of the stations, lines, and connections in the metro, as well as a detailed description of all the features and services each station provides. Downloading this map is a great way to make the most of your travels in Moscow.

Public transport tickets in Moscow – Best types for travelers & actual prices

In Moscow, the system of public transit is an essential component of daily life. It should come as no surprise that the city’s public transit system is enormous and complicated given that the population of the city is over 12 million. This article will provide information about the many types of tickets that are offered, as well as their costs and where they can be purchased, in order to assist make it easier for readers to navigate the website.

In Moscow, passengers who use the city’s public transit can choose from a number of different ticket options. The Troika card , which is a contactless smart card, is the most prevalent type. The card allows passengers to load money onto it, which may then be used to pay for travel on public transportation systems, including buses, trams, trolleybuses, and the metro.

Classic tickets

One such variety of tickets is known as a Single Ride ticket , and it permits the holder to take a single trip on any sort of public transit. A single-ride ticket can be bought at a number of places, such as metro stations, kiosks, and other sales points. There is also the option to purchase a ticket that is valid for up to ninety minutes of travel on any sort of public transportation and costs ninety dollars. You can also buy this ticket at a lot of kiosks, metro stations, and other places.

Tickets for tourists

In addition to the ordinary tickets, there are also special tickets available for purchase in Moscow that are tailored specifically to the needs of tourists. These tickets include 24-hour, 72-hour, and 7-day passes , all of which may be purchased at metro stations, kiosks, and other shops throughout the city.

The cost of tickets varies widely depending on the kind of ticket that is purchased. For instance, the price of a ticket for a single ride is 45 rubles, while the price of a 24-hour pass is 250 rubles . Pricing could shift marginally from one retail location to another.

You can buy tickets for Moscow’s public transportation at metro stations, kiosks, and other places all over the city. At these retail locations, we’re sorry to say that we can’t accept credit or debit cards as payment. The sole form of payment accepted is cash.

Timetables & Schedules of THE Moscow Metro system

Moscow’s metro is both very popular and very good at getting people where they need to go. This makes it one of the busiest and most advanced public transportation systems in the world. It is open on all seven days of the week and operates from approximately 5:30 am to 1:00 am. The Metro run s on a regular schedule, with service happening anywhere from once every three minutes to once every ten minutes, depending on what time of day it is. The Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, or Metro, makes getting around the city easy and reliable. In addition to this, the price is relatively reasonable, which makes it an appealing alternative for travelers as well as people living in the area.

What Are Other Options For Public Transportation In Moscow?

Public transportation is a big part of life in Moscow, and most commuters take the metro as their main way to get around. There are, however, a great many other transportation choices available to people who would rather not take the subway. Here are some of the other ways to get around Moscow by public transportation: electric trams, buses, trains, and boats.

Buses : Buses are an excellent mode of transportation for moving around Moscow, as there are routes that connect all of the city’s neighborhoods. There are city buses and suburban buses, and the prices for riding each type of bus are varied. The fare for a city bus is normally approximately 40 rubles , whereas the fare for a suburban bus might be as high as 70 rubles .

Trams: Electric trams are a terrific method to go about Moscow, and they are sometimes times faster than buses. There are a lot of trams in Moscow. The city is serviced by a number of different tram lines, and the fare for each ride is approximately 30 rubles .

Minibuses: Minibuses, often known as marshrutkas, are a typical kind of public transportation in Moscow. They operate along predetermined routes, have fares that are comparable to those of buses and trams, but they also make stops at various points along the way. Minibus rides normally cost between 50 and 70 rubles per passenger , depending on the distance traveled.

Trains: Several different train lines may be found operating in and around the city. Because they do not stop as frequently as the metro, these trains offer a fantastic opportunity to go across the city in a hurry. Costs can range anywhere from 40 to 60 rubles (depending on the location), but they are normally in that range.

Taxis : Despite the fact that using a cab is an easy and handy choice, the cost can sometimes be rather high. Depending on where you want to go, the cost of a ride might range anywhere from two hundred to five hundred rubles. It is essential to keep in mind that in order to ensure your safety, taxi rides should only be reserved through a reputable firm that possesses a valid license.

Boats: If you want to see Moscow from the water, renting a boat is a fantastic option. There is a wide variety of options for boat tours and cruises that may be taken, with prices ranging anywhere from 500 to 1000 rubles per person. It is also possible to rent boats hourly, with pricing starting somewhere around 1000 rubles.

These are just some of the different ways to get around Moscow by public transportation. Everyone can choose a mode of transportation that suits their needs, whether they prefer boats, buses, trams, minibuses, trains, or taxis. Because there are so many possibilities, you should have no trouble locating the mode of transportation that best suits your needs.

How To Get From Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) To The City Center With Public Transport?

If you are thinking about going to Moscow, there is a good possibility that you will fly into Sheremetyevo International Airport when you get there. The journey from the airport to the heart of the city may present some difficulties, but if you are well-prepared, you should have no trouble reaching your destination. Using public transit is the easiest and most time-efficient way to go from Sheremetyevo Airport to the central business district of Moscow. Public buses, shuttle buses, and even a high-speed train called the Aeroexpress to provide excellent connections to the city from the airport.

The Aeroexpress is the most expedient method of transportation between the airport and the city. Belorussky Rail Terminal is the destination after leaving Terminals D, E, and F of the airport in order to go there. You will have no trouble navigating the city’s subway system from there and arriving at your destination. The Aeroexpress takes about 35 minutes to get to the Belorussky Rail Station. You can buy tickets online or at one of the many kiosks in the airport.

There are a number of buses that may take you to your destination, and you can catch one of them in Terminal E of the airport. The metro station Rechnoy Vokzal can be reached by taking the 851 bus , while the metro station Planernaya can be reached by taking the 817 or the 851 express bus. In addition, bus number 817 makes stops at the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station, and bus number 851 makes stops at the Belorussky Rail Terminal. The travel time for each of these buses is around one hour to reach their final destinations.

Shuttle buses are another alternative that can get you to your destination quickly and affordably, and they leave from each of the airport’s three terminals. Shuttles operate around the city, making stops at a variety of locations, including the Rechnoy Vokzal and Planernaya metro stations. You can purchase tickets for the shuttles either at one of the ticket booths located throughout the airport or directly from the driver. It may take more or shorter than an hour and a half to reach the city center using the shuttles, depending on the amount of traffic that is present along the route.

If you know how to use the different ways to get around, it is not only easy to get from Sheremetyevo Airport to the central business district of Moscow, but it is also very convenient. The Aeroexpress is the most time-efficient choice while taking the buses or shuttles is the most cost-effective way to reach the city from the airport. No matter which course of action you decide to take, getting to where you need to go won’t be a problem for you.

The most convenient way is Bolt! Bolt (European UBER) is a convenient way to get from Ruzyne Airport to the city center. The journey takes around 25 minutes depending on traffic, and the cost is approximately 2.000 Kč. It’s recommended to book a taxi in advance to avoid the queues, or you can pick one up at the taxi stand at the airport.

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What kind of sightseeing do you have to see if you visit Moscow for the first time?

Moscow, the capital of Russia, is a city filled with amazing attractions that are sure to captivate even the most seasoned traveler. From its iconic Red Square, to its world-famous Kremlin, Moscow is an incredibly popular destination for tourists from all over the world. Here are some of the top attractions to visit when you’re in the city.

• The Red Square is perhaps the most iconic image of Moscow, and this vast city square has become an essential part of the city’s history, culture, and identity. It is the site of many events, such as military parades, concerts, and other official ceremonies. The Red Square is also home to some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Kremlin, the State Historical Museum, and the famous GUM shopping center.
• No visit to Moscow is complete without a visit to the Kremlin , the fortified complex that houses the official residence of the President of Russia. The Grand Kremlin Palace, located inside the Kremlin, is a magnificent baroque-style building that was once used as the official residence of Tsars. Visitors to the Kremlin can also explore the Cathedral of the Assumption, the Annunciation Cathedral, and Ivan the Great Bell Tower.
• The State Historical Museum is another must-see attraction in Moscow. Located in Red Square, this museum is one of the oldest in the world, and it houses a vast collection of artifacts, artwork, and other items that document Russian history and culture. The museum has many famous artifacts, including the Siberian Mammoth and the world’s oldest book.
• The iconic GUM shopping center is another popular attraction in Moscow . This grand building is located in Red Square and is one of the city’s most popular shopping destinations. GUM is home to more than 200 stores, many offering luxury fashion items, designer goods, and other products.

Moscow is home to many other attractions, including the Saint Basil’s Cathedra l, the Bolshoi Theatre , the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, and the Moscow Metro . Visitors can also explore the many parks and gardens throughout the city, such as Gorky Park and Alexander Garden. Whether you’re looking for a cultural experience or some relaxation, Moscow has something for everyone.

Summary of our tour guide for Moscow

The city of Moscow has a population of about 12 million people, making it a lively and active metropolis. Moscow is the most populated city in Europe and the capital of Russia; as such, it is also a center of culture, artistic production, and commercial activity. The Moscow Metro is by far the most common and widely used mode of public transportation, despite the city’s enormous and well-functioning public transportation network. The Moscow Metro is a must-see sight both because of its distinctive and ornate architecture and because it provides an expedient method to move between the many sites that are located in Moscow. The city has a diverse selection of public transportation choices, such as buses, trams, trolleybuses, and even riverboats, so residents may easily navigate the area.

Top 5 FAQs and answers about Moscow public transport?

Getting around Moscow can be a bit confusing, especially if you are unfamiliar with the city’s public transport system. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to know which one is the best for you. Here are the answers to five frequently asked questions about Moscow public transport. 1. What types of transportation are available in Moscow?

• The Moscow public transport system includes buses, trams, trolleybuses, metro, suburban railways, and taxis. The Moscow Metro is the most popular and convenient way of getting around the city, with over 200 stations and 13 lines covering most of the city. Buses and trams are also popular, and they have the advantage of being able to go to places that are not covered by the Metro. Suburban railways and trolleybuses are also available, though they may be less convenient. Taxis are also a good option, though they can be quite expensive.

2. How much does it cost to use public transport in Moscow?

• The cost of using public transport in Moscow varies depending on the type of transport you are using. Single tickets for the Metro cost 55 rubles, and for buses and trams, it is 28 rubles. If you plan on using public transport multiple times, you can buy a card with a set amount of money loaded onto it. This card can be used for multiple rides on the Metro, buses, trams, and trolleybuses.

3. How do I pay for public transport in Moscow?

• You can pay for public transport in Moscow with cash or a bank card. If you are using the Metro, you can also purchase a Troika card, which is a reusable card that can be loaded with money. This card can be used on the Metro as well as on buses, trams, and trolleybuses.

4. Is there a way to get around Moscow without using public transport?

• Yes, there are several ways to get around Moscow without using public transport. Most people choose to walk because most of the city is flat and easy to get around on foot. You can also rent a bike or scooter if you want to get around faster. There are also a few companies that offer car-sharing services, which can be a convenient and affordable way to get around.

5. Is there a website or app I can use to plan my trips?

• Yes, there are several websites and apps that you can use to plan your trips in Moscow. Yandex.Taxi is a popular app that allows you to book a taxi or car-sharing service, and Yandex.Metro is a website and app that can help you plan trips using the Metro. You can also use Google Maps to plan trips using public transport, as well as to find the best routes to take.

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Universal Studios tram riders were seriously injured in crash, lawyer says

A passenger on a Universal Studios tram car that crashed into a guardrail on Saturday estimates the ride reached speeds up to 20 to 25 mph after the driver apparently lost control of the tram, which is much faster than the usual slow pace of the attraction, according to the man's attorney.

Fifteen passengers aboard the tram received "minor to moderate injuries" after the ride crashed shortly after 9 p.m., the California Highway Patrol said in a report. The linked tram cars had passed by a set of props from the "Jurassic Park" film franchise when the tram driver turned onto Avenue M, and for some unknown reason the last car in the procession collided with the metal guardrail on the right side, the CHP said. This caused the tram to "tilt and eject multiple passengers from the tram," authorities said in the report.

Details of the accident that took place Saturday night — amid the 60th anniversary of the tram ride — remain unclear, but the CHP said the agency has determined that drugs and alcohol were not a factor.

Attorney Steven Dhillon, who represents two adults and an 11-year-old girl injured in the crash, said that one of his adult clients sustained a brain injury after her head hit a metal or plexiglass frame on the tram car.

"She woke up sick with nausea and was vomiting the next morning," Dhillon said by phone.

After she went to the hospital the following morning, she was told there was bleeding in her brain, according to Dhillon, who did not make his clients available to The Times to discuss their injuries or disclose their names.

Another Dhillon client in the last tram car said that it appeared the driver lost control while going downhill, allowing the tram to accelerate rapidly as the passengers screamed, the attorney said. The guest said the crash exacerbated pain from previous knee and spine surgeries, according to Dhillon, who did not disclose his client's age.

On Saturday, Lt. Maria Abal with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said there appeared to be an issue with the tram's brakes. While the Sheriff's Department responded to the scene of the crash, the CHP is the lead agency in the investigation, a Universal Studios spokesperson said. The CHP has not released the findings of its investigation.

"Our thoughts continue to be with the guests who were involved, and we are thankful that based on agency reports, the injuries sustained were minor," Universal Studios said in a statement.

The theme park said it was working closely with authorities as it continues its own review of the incident, adding that "safety remains a top priority."

While the initial reports of injuries appeared minimal, the long-lasting effects of the crash will likely continue to develop over the next several months, Dhillon said. He is currently discussing the situation with Universal Studios.

A spokesperson for Universal Studios did not respond to requests for comment on Dhillon's claims.

The Studio Tour tram ride will continue to operate with a modified route and the theme park will reinforce its "operational and safety protocols."

In many ways, the tram ride came to define the theme park.

Over the years, countless riders have enjoyed close encounters with a robotic shark depicting the bloodthirsty star of the movie "Jaws," a terrifying stop outside the Bates Motel from the film classic "Psycho" and a harrowing escape from the clutches of King Kong.

Newer film franchises have joined the tour, including a stroll through a suburban neighborhood wasted by aliens from the 2005 film "War of the Worlds" and a western-themed sideshow from Jordan Peele's 2022 movie "Nope."

The tram tour got its start in 1964 when Universal Studios executives noticed that food sales at the studio commissary shot up after local tour buses were allowed past the studio gates to let fans get a glimpse of the backlot movie sets and props.

The first iteration of the attraction were the pink-and-white Glamour Trams, which carried about 38,200 riders in the first year. Passengers paid $2.50 for a 2½-hour tour that included stops to see a stunt show and a movie makeup exhibition.

Later renamed the Universal Studios Studio Tour, the trams have since endured real-life fires, labor strife, a series of expansions and at least one fatal accident.

The theme park launched a renovation project in 2022 to begin converting the diesel-hydraulic powered vehicles to run on electricity to reduce emissions. It is not clear if the tram that struck the guard rail was a newer electric vehicle or an older version.

This is not the first time an accident happened at the theme park. In 1986, a park employee was run over by the tram during a special Halloween "Fright Nights” show . Paul Rebalde, 20, was stationed on a parked tram filled with mannequins dressed to look like corpses, the Sheriff's Department said at the time.

While in costume, Rebalde was to leap from among the mannequins on the parked tram and frighten people passing on moving trams. But the stunt went wrong when Rebalde jumped and became trapped between the third and fourth sections of one four-section tram, was run over and dragged to his death, according to authorities. The Halloween-themed attraction was paused for several years and later rebranded "Halloween Horror Nights."

More recently, a stunt performer was hospitalized after performing in the "Waterworld" show in January 2023 . The performer was set on fire shortly before taking a leap off a tower in the show's finale. The "Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular" show is inspired by the 1995 Kevin Costner film and opened months after the movie's debut.

Times editor Hugo Martin contributed to this report.

This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times .

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In Transit: Notes from the Underground

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Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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