Seashore Trolley Museum
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This museum is a great choice for families seeking something different to do with young children.Address:
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At the Seashore Trolley Museum, visitors can enjoy up close and personal viewing of these quaint, nostalgic trains. In all, the museum's collection features 250 transit vehicles from throughout the world. The museum is open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day and weekends throughout October.
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