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Angels Flight Railway

Bunker Hill, Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-626-1901
Ranked #46 of 353 attractions in Los Angeles
4.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Traveller Description: The historic Angels Flight Railway (no apostrophe in "Angels") opened in Downtown Los Angeles in 1901. It operated for 68 years, with the fare... more »
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Cullman, Alabama
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

If you are in the area, definitely take a moment and get on this little railway. It will only cost a quarter per person, and it saves you from having to climb lots of stairs. Incline railways are always fun and different; and this one is so quaint.

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Brea, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This is trully an awesome short ride up the hill. The views are interesting and not every city has a shortcut up a hill. An opportunity not to be missed.

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Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Its 50c, and takes about 2 mins but its a unique trip

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Los Angeles, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

i didnt go as a kid but when i had my girls my dad took them on a ride . they loved it. that was till it was out of order again. my dad had so many stories to tell an that was the greatist thing to have one generation to another an another to get on this lil trolly

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See 3 more reviews by Sabrina G for Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

The "railway" is a classic, cheap-thrill in DTLA. The best part? It will take you to a plaza that is a strange business-like structure under two skyscrapers. Up there, you'll find a stage and an oddly relaxing little oasis in city. When I worked downtown, this was one of my favorite places to read a book, relax and grab some... More

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Long Beach, California
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Unique funicular/counterbalanced railway, only one block but allowing Victorian LA folks access to a high hill with some of the best homes in town (then). Now just high-rise sterile office towers but worth the ride.

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See 6 more reviews by ANonyMouse45 for Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

It goes up a hill, about a city block. And it goes down the hill. BFD. There isn't much to look while travelling. At least it is very inexpensive.

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See 9 more reviews by Ralph K for Los Angeles
malibu, ca
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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This is short ride but the history is interesting and for 25 cents a great deal.

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See 2 more reviews by aventuress for Los Angeles
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61 reviews 61 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
1
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Something that existed over 50 years ago still running in LA? Yeah!!!!!!

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L.A.kertown
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

that takes you up a bunch of stairs (that if you werent lazy & in shape you'd run) not a big thrill that I'd put on a "to do" list!

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