Herrs Island, Pittsburgh

Name: Herrs Island
Address: Just off Ohio St under the 31st St Bridge, Pittsburgh, United States

#198 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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Herrs Island, also known as Washington's Landing, is an island in the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is officially considered part of the Troy Hill neighborhood. ()

Coordinates: 40°28'0"N, 79°58'30"W

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Just off Ohio St under the 31st St BridgeNorth Side (Herrs Island)Pittsburgh United States

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Herrs Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mr. Smalls Theatre, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 33rd Street Railroad Bridge, The Doughboy.

1 miN
Museum, Theater, Concerts and shows
Mr. Smalls Theatre, Pittsburgh
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Millvale, just a stone's throw from downtown Pittsburgh, Mr. Smalls Theatre stands as a beacon of the city's vibrant arts and music scene. This intimate venue, housed in a former 18th-century Catholic church, has been repurposed into one of...
0.8 miSE
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Pittsburgh
21 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church stands as a beacon of faith and community. This Catholic church, with its distinctive architectural design, serves as a spiritual home for many of the city's residents.
~160 ftNE
Bridge
33rd Street Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh
1 min walk • The 33rd Street Railroad Bridge is a truss bridge that carries the Allegheny Valley Railroad on the P&W Subdivision over the Allegheny River that connects downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Herrs Island, Pittsburgh, United States.
0.5 miSE
Park
The Doughboy, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • The Doughboy is a war memorial and neighborhood landmark in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miW
Church
Saint Anthony Chapel, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • Saint Anthony Chapel is a Catholic chapel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania within the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
0.6 miSE
Church, Brewery, Bars and clubs
The Church Brew Works, Pittsburgh
17 min walk • The Church Brew Works is a brewpub in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, set in the confines of a restored Roman Catholic church. The brewpub is located at 3525 Liberty Avenue in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The church building was originally built in 1902, and had been used as a church until 1993.
0.9 miW
Fountain
Voegtly Spring, Pittsburgh
22 min walk • The Voegtly Spring is located on Damas Street in the Spring Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The structure around the spring was built circa 1912 in the Vernacular architectural style.
0.7 miE
Park, Playground, Baseball field
Allegheny Arsenal, Pittsburgh
19 min walk • The Allegheny Arsenal, established in 1814, was an important supply and manufacturing center for the Union Army during the American Civil War, and the site of the single largest civilian disaster during the war.
~1470 ftS
Bridge
31st Street Bridge, Pittsburgh
8 min walk • The William Raymond Prom Memorial Bridge, commonly known as the 31st Street Bridge, is an arch bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Allegheny River between the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Troy Hill and the Strip District.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
The Clemente Museum, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • The Roberto Clemente Museum is an American museum honoring Roberto Clemente, the Major League Baseball right fielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Hall of Famer.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Washington Crossing Bridge, Pittsburgh
15 min walk • The Washington Crossing Bridge, commonly known as the Fortieth Street Bridge, is an arch bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Allegheny River between the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Lawrenceville and the suburb of Millvale.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Herrs Island?

Nearby attractions include 33rd Street Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh (1 min walk), 31st Street Bridge, Pittsburgh (8 min walk), 30th Street Bridge, Pittsburgh (8 min walk), Saint Anthony Chapel, Pittsburgh (13 min walk).

How to get to Herrs Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Herrs Island:

Bus

31st Street Bridge Ramp at Rialto St • Lines: 1, 2 (7 min walk)
Herron Station (18 min walk)