Burke County Tourism adds trolley tour option

Trolley comes to Burke

Trolley comes to Burke

The Ridgeline Trolley has arrived in Burke County and is available for private charter.

Grace Ridge takes the trolley

Grace Ridge takes the trolley

The Ridgeline Trolley arrived on the campus of Grace Ridge Friday to take several lucky residents on the trolley’s maiden voyage.

Trolley driver

Trolley driver

Trolley driver, Joe Johnson, welcomes riders to the trolley.

Grace Ridge residents ready for the trip

Grace Ridge residents ready for the trip

Grace Ridge residents embark on the maiden voyage of the Ridgeline Trolley No. 1780. Both the name and number are specific to Burke County.

Phillips welcomes Grace Ridge residents to the trolley

Phillips welcomes Grace Ridge residents to the trolley

Ed Phillips, executive director with Burke County Tourism Development Authority, welcomes Grace Ridge residents to the trolley. Driver Joe Johnson looks on.

Chasing the trolley

Chasing the trolley

Evelyn Beaver, director of life enrichment at Grace Ridge, followed the Ridgeline Trolley on Friday in her red convertible.

Welcome by Beaver

Welcome by Beaver

Evelyn Beaver, director of life enrichment at Grace Ridge, talks with the residents prior to a trip by trolley to points of interest in Burke County.

Trolley 1780

Trolley 1780

Trolley on tour

Trolley on tour

Grace Ridge residents enter trolley

Grace Ridge residents enter trolley

Grace Ridge residents embark on the maiden voyage of the Ridgeline Trolley No. 1780. Both the name and number are specific to Burke County.



Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2015 12:02 pm
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Updated: 12:35 pm, Thu Jul 16, 2015.

Burke County Tourism adds trolley tour option

BY TRACY FARNHAM
Staff Writer

The News Herald

Burke County residents can expect to see a new mode of transportation cruising around the streets.

Providing a unique local travel opportunity, the Ridgeline Trolley and Tours will transport riders to points of interest in the county and meet a need.

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