Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh

Name: Brownsville Road
Address: Pittsburgh, United States

#279 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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Brownsville Road is a road between Pittsburgh, at Eighteenth Street and South Avenue in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania eastwards through Mount Oliver and generally highlands situated along or near the hilltops often overlooking the Monongahela River. It has had several names over its history, and was also known at the Red Stone Road and the period it was a Plank Road managed as a toll road, the Brownsville Plank Road, or the Brownsville Turnpike, or locally, as the area grew into a city, Southern Avenue. ()

Coordinates: 40°24'58"N, 79°59'10"W

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South Side (Mount Oliver)Pittsburgh United States

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Brownsville Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: SouthSide Works, Liberty Bridge, City Theatre, South Tenth Street Bridge.

1.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
SouthSide Works, Pittsburgh
35 min walk • SouthSide Works, a contemporary lifestyle center nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, has rapidly become a bustling hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Situated on the South Side of the city, this open-air complex spans several city blocks and offers a diverse...
1.2 miNW
Bridge
Liberty Bridge, Pittsburgh
32 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.
0.9 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
City Theatre, Pittsburgh
24 min walk • City Theatre is a professional theatre company located in Pittsburgh's South Side. It specializes in productions of new plays and has commissioned new works by playwrights on the national theatre scene, including Christopher Durang, Adam Rapp, and Jeffrey Hatcher.
1.1 miN
Bridge
South Tenth Street Bridge, Pittsburgh
30 min walk • South Tenth Street Bridge, most often called the Tenth Street Bridge, but officially dubbed the Philip Murray Bridge, is a suspension bridge spanning the Monongahela River in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
0.9 miN
Church
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Pittsburgh
24 min walk • St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church is a Ukrainian Catholic parish in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania under the authority of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma, Ohio. The parish was established in 1891.
1 miNE
Entertainment district
South Side Flats, Pittsburgh
25 min walk • The South Side Flats is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's South Side area. It is located just south of the Monongahela River.
0.5 miNW
Church
Former St. George Roman Catholic Church, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • The former St. George Roman Catholic Church is located at 823 Climax Street in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The church was designed by Herman J.
1.1 miNE
Library
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side, Pittsburgh
28 min walk • The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side located at 2205 East Carson Street in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built in 1909. It was designed by the architectural firm Alden & Harlow, and it was added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 1990.
0.6 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church & Rectory, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church & Rectory is a former Roman Catholic church and rectory located at 21 Pius Street in the South Side Slopes neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The church was built from 1855 to 1861 and designed in Romanesque Revival style by architect Charles Bartberger.
0.8 miNE
Tower
Duquesne Brewing Company, Pittsburgh
22 min walk • The Duquesne Brewing Company was a major brewery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from its founding in 1899 until its dissolution in 1972. The brand was revived under the name Duquesne Brewing Company in 2008, in order to re-establish the beer in Western Pennsylvania starting in the summer of 2010.
0.9 miNW
Park
Emerald View Park, Pittsburgh
24 min walk • Emerald View Park is a large municipal park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It encircles the neighborhoods of Mt. Washington, Duquesne Heights and Allentown and offers scenic views of the city that draw more than 1 million visitors annually.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brownsville Road?

Nearby attractions include Knoxville, Pittsburgh (11 min walk), Former St. George Roman Catholic Church, Pittsburgh (13 min walk), Allentown, Pittsburgh (16 min walk), South Side Slopes, Pittsburgh (16 min walk).

How to get to Brownsville Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brownsville Road:

Light rail

Bon Air • Lines: Blue, Silver (27 min walk)
South Hills Junction • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (30 min walk)

Bus

South Hills Junction • Lines: 40, 43 (30 min walk)
Edgebrook (32 min walk)