Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Tunnel, Pittsburgh

#522 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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Facts and practical information

The Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Tunnel, also known as the Mount Washington Coal Tunnel, was a 3 ft 4 in narrow-gauge railway tunnel under Mt. Washington. ()

Coordinates: 40°25'41"N, 80°0'19"W

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South Side (Mount Washington)Pittsburgh United States

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Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Highmark Stadium, Warner Centre, Smithfield Street Bridge, Heinz Hall.

0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Highmark Stadium, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • Highmark Stadium, a cornerstone of Pittsburgh's sports landscape, stands as a testament to the city's deep-rooted passion for athletics. This modern sports venue, located at Station Square on the city's South Shore, is a hub for both professional and amateur sporting...
0.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Warner Centre, Pittsburgh
23 min walk • Warner Centre, located in the heart of Pittsburgh in the United States, is a facility that combines the elegance of shopping with easy access to a variety of services. This shopping center offers residents and tourists a unique space where they can find a wide...
0.5 miN
Bridge
Smithfield Street Bridge, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • The Smithfield Street Bridge is a lenticular truss bridge crossing the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The bridge was designed by Gustav Lindenthal, the engineer who later designed the Hell Gate Bridge in New York City.
1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh
26 min walk • Heinz Hall is a performing arts center and concert hall located at 600 Penn Avenue in the Cultural District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miN
Boat tours, Tours, Outdoor activities
Gateway Clipper Fleet, Pittsburgh
14 min walk • The Gateway Clipper Fleet, founded by John E. Connelly, is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based fleet of riverboats. The fleet cruises the three rivers of Pittsburgh - the Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio.
1 miN
Museum, Art gallery
Wood Street Galleries, Pittsburgh
27 min walk • Wood Street Galleries, a visual arts project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, is a gallery located in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The gallery occupies the upper floors of the Max Azen company building, above the Wood Street light rail stop.
0.7 miNE
Romanesque architecture, Tower, Architecture
Allegheny County Courthouse, Pittsburgh
19 min walk • The Allegheny County Courthouse in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is part of a complex designed by H. H. Richardson. The buildings are considered among the finest examples of the Romanesque Revival style for which Richardson is well known.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Liberty Bridge, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • The Liberty Bridge, completed in 1928, connects downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the Liberty Tunnels and the South Hills neighborhoods beyond. It crosses the Monongahela River and intersects Interstate 579 at its northern terminus.
1 miN
Shopping centre, Shopping, Postmodern architecture
Fifth Avenue Place, Pittsburgh
25 min walk • Fifth Avenue Place is a skyscraper in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. United States. The building is owned by Highmark subsidiary Jenkins Empire Associates and has served as the company's headquarters since it was completed in 1988.
1.1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh
27 min walk • The O'Reilly Theater is a 650-seat theater building, opened on December 11, 1999, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Panhandle Bridge, Pittsburgh
14 min walk • The Panhandle Bridge carries two rail lines of the Port Authority "T" line across the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The name comes from Pennsylvania Railroad subsidiary Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad, also known as the Panhandle Route, which operated over the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Prospect Middle School, Pittsburgh (6 min walk), Monongahela Incline, Pittsburgh (7 min walk), Mount Washington, Pittsburgh (8 min walk), Liberty Tunnel, Pittsburgh (8 min walk).

How to get to Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Tunnel:

Bus

Virginia Ave at Shop n Save • Lines: 40 (5 min walk)
Station Square (7 min walk)

Light rail

Station Square • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (7 min walk)
South Hills Junction • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (13 min walk)

Train

Pittsburgh Union Station (35 min walk)