Next Stop, Santa! — Shore Line Trolley Museum

The Shore Line Trolley Museum, in East Haven, Connecticut, runs Next Stop, Santa! on its historic trolley line, which it describes as the oldest continuously operating suburban trolley line in the United States. The operator offers a cosy ride to Santa aboard a heated trolley beautifully decorated for the season.

The operator lists what is included: telling Santa what is on your Christmas list and receiving a small gift, plenty of photos with Santa, a cup of hot chocolate, and a stroll through the museum to see the holiday-decorated trolleys. The museum store sells books, models and gifts. Most of the event takes place outdoors, so the operator tells visitors to dress warmly.

On regular days the museum's visit starts at the Sprague Visitor's Center, where visitors buy tickets and browse indoor exhibits while waiting for the trolley.

A ride to Santa aboard a heated historic trolley decorated for the season, a chance to tell Santa your Christmas list and receive a small gift, photos with him, and a cup of hot chocolate. Visitors can then stroll through the museum to see the holiday-decorated trolleys. Most of the event is outdoors, so dress warmly.

All trolley rides and special event programming begin at the Sprague Visitor's Center, 17 River Street, East Haven, Connecticut, where free parking is available behind the building. The historic trolleys require two to three steps to board; the Sprague Visitor's Center has fully accessible exhibits and restrooms. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day. Tickets are sold in advance online, for timed trolley rides, through the ticketing page linked from the museum’s Visit page; a booking fee is added at checkout. Phone 203-467-6927. Members receive a discount on certain special events.