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Atchison Trolley Learn about Atchison from those who know it best. Hop aboard the trolley at the Santa Fe Depot and enjoy a 45-minute tour of Atchison narrated by your friendly, knowledgeable driver. As the trolley moves along the city's brick streets, you'll discover the classic charm of Atchison, including 18 sites on the National Register of Historic Places- its victorian mansions, sites right out of state and national history books and dramatic views of the Missouri River.


If you feel like walking a bit, you can get off the trolley at one of four points - the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, Muchnic Art Gallery, Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum, or downtown - spend some time exploring, and then catch the trolley on its return an hour later.


Hours: The trolley departs each hour, on the hour
Address: Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. 10th.
Phone: 800-234-1854
Our Email: tours@atchisonkansas.net
Our Website:www.atchisonkansas.net

Theme Tours

Fall Foliage Tours

The trolley offers special tours showcasing the brilliant colors of autumn in Atchison and along the
Missouri River bluffs.

Haunted Homes Tours

Costumed storytellers thrill riders with tales of strange goings-on inside Atchison's creepiest
"haunted homes." Tours are nightly at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 p.m.

Trolley Tour of Lights

Hot wassail, caroling and Christmas stories are part of the fun on these tours past Atchison's most
dazzling Christmas lights and displays. Tours are at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 p.m.

Charters

The Atchison Trolley is available for charter by groups, businesses and weddings, anniversary or family reunions, birthday parties and sporting events, or customized tours of Atchison. Call 913-367-2427, or 800-234-1854 for information.

Hours: Year 2000 hours of operation for the Atchison Trolley are:

May
Friday, & Saturday
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
June - July
W,Th,F & Sat.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
August
Friday & Saturday
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
September-October
Friday & Saturday
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Also Monday holidays, May - October

Come visit us in Atchison, Kansas

Attractions and Upcoming Events

St. Benedict's Abbey Church

Benedictine monks established St. Benedict's Abbey in the late 1850s. Today about 40 monks reside at the abbey on the northern edge of Benedictine College. The historic complex is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Gothic-style abbey, completed in 1929

Atchison, KS Historic Churches

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum

Aviatrix Amelia Earhart was born in this home, built by her grandfather, Judge Alfred G. Otis, in the early 1860s. It it owned and operated as a museum by the Ninety-Nines, Inc., an international organization of women pilots. Earhart helped found the group in 1929

Atchison, KS Famous Homes

Amelia Earhart

Despite a few privileged years living with her grandparents in Atchison, Kansas, Amelia Earhart's childhood years were fairly transitional. Her father's job took him to Des Moines, where the family joined him a few years later. In 1913

Atchison, KS Famous People

Royal Movie Theatre

The latest movies are shown on two screens at this historic theatre, which has been completely renovated.

Atchison, KS Theatres

Trinity Episcopal Church

This charming limestone building was completed in 1868 according to plans of Richard Upjohn, who also designed Trinity Church on New York's Wall Street. The interior has beams and pews of native black walnut and lovely stained-glass windows. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Atchison, KS Historic Churches

Things to do Tours near Atchison, KS

Gypsum Plant

Self Guided Byre and Bluff Barn Tour

Atchison Historic Driving/Walking Tours

The rich heritage of architectural styles in Atchison make the city fascinating to tour. The walking/driving tour is 2.4 mile...

Old Homes Tour

Atchison Trolley