This past November, in New Orleans, streetcars returned to St. Charles Avenue. OK, they are back partially. The route stops at Napoleon Avenue intersection. Repairs are still being made on the rest of the route which includes Tulane University,  Loyola University, the river bend, and Carrollton Avenue up to Claiborne Avenue. Riding the streetcar is an easy way to do a self history tour of the city. $1.25 each way.

The street car goes to Carondolet Street at Canal Street. (one way streets put the streetcar on Carondolet Street at Lee Circle and Howard) The French Quarter is right across the street. Now it is at this stop you have to get off and pay again if you're going full circle. Apparently that's unusual by the reaction of the driver. Folks Uptown can take the streetcar down to the New Orleans Central Business District (or CBD). 

When I was a kid, birthday parties on the street car were big deal. In college I went to a party on street car as well. On Twelth Night, which kicks off carnival in New Orleans, the The Phunny Phorty Phellows (Yes, that is the spelling) travel on streetcar to party and announce the arrival of Mardi Gras. There's another organization called Twelth Night which has its formal ball that night too.