Halloween is just around the corner and do you know what that means? Time to crank up the spooky atmosphere and indulge in ghost stories and other potentially petrifying pursuits. If you’re not quite sure where to get started, learning about New Mexico’s hair-raising history is always a good place to start. And there is one unique tour we think you will absolutely love.
Welcome aboard the Trolley of Terror!
Albuquerque Tourism & Sightseeing Factory/Facebook This is one spooky ride offered only during the Halloween season in Albuquerque. For two hours, you will have the opportunity to explore haunted, abandoned, and seedy spots of the city.
The Trolley of Terror is hosted by ABQ Trolley Co., a locally-owned tourism company, and focuses on presenting the shadier side of Duke City.
Albuquerque Tourism & Sightseeing Factory/Facebook
Your tour will start at the beautiful Hotel Albuquerque at 6:30 p.m., well after sundown.
ABQ Trolley Co./Google
You’ll spend some time exploring each location, so they recommend wearing comfy shoes and to bring a flashlight and camera.
Albuquerque Tourism & Sightseeing Factory/Facebook
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to learn the history behind some of Albuquerque’s most haunted spots and even embark on a ghost hunt in these locations.
Albuquerque Tourism & Sightseeing Factory/Facebook
Among the locations you’ll get to tour on this trolley trip? There’s the KiMo Theater…
Karen Blaha/Flickr
…Painted Lady Bed & Brew, which we featured just a few days ago…
Painted Lady Bed & Brew/Facebook You can read more about the bed & brew inn’s sordid history by clicking here.
…and plenty of other potentially spooky places.
Albuquerque Tourism & Sightseeing Factory/Facebook Their roster of featured locations changes every year so be sure to check out their website for details.
The Trolley of Terror is hosted by ABQ Trolley in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tours operate on select days before Halloween. Tickets are $35 for seniors and $40 for the general public.
Albuquerque Tourism & Sightseeing Factory/Facebook
This is one spooky ride offered only during the Halloween season in Albuquerque. For two hours, you will have the opportunity to explore haunted, abandoned, and seedy spots of the city.
ABQ Trolley Co./Google
Karen Blaha/Flickr
Painted Lady Bed & Brew/Facebook
You can read more about the bed & brew inn’s sordid history by clicking here.
Their roster of featured locations changes every year so be sure to check out their website for details.
You can find additional information about the tour and purchase tickets by visiting ABQ Trolley’s website or their Facebook page.
Address: 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 Website: www.tourabq.com Phone: 505-200-2642
If you’re not sure you can take the scares on the Trolley of Terror, don’t worry! Strolling through a corn maze might be a little more your style. Read about one of our favorites in Get Lost In The Maize Maze, An 8-Acre Corn Maze In New Mexico, This Autumn.
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Address: 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA
