Union Tunnel, Baltimore

#547 among attractions in Baltimore

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Facts and practical information

The Union Tunnel is a pair of railroad tunnels on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor in Baltimore, Maryland that connect Pennsylvania Station to the Pennsylvania Railroad's original mainline to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and points north. The original tunnel was built in 1873, while a second one was completed in 1934. ()

Coordinates: 39°18'21"N, 76°36'32"W

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Eastern Baltimore (Johnston Square)Baltimore United States

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Day trips

Union Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Green Mount Cemetery, Lyric Performing Arts Center, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, St. Ignatius Church.

~1270 ftNE
Cemetery
Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore
7 min walk • Green Mount Cemetery stands as a serene and historic oasis in the bustling city of Baltimore, United States. Established in 1838, this garden cemetery, sprawling over 68 acres, is known for its lush greenery, elaborate sculptures, and Victorian-era monuments.
0.5 miW
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Lyric Performing Arts Center, Baltimore
13 min walk • The Lyric Performing Arts Center is a music venue in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, located close to the University of Baltimore law school.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore
15 min walk • The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, often referred to simply as the Meyerhoff, is a music venue that opened September 16, 1982, at 1212 Cathedral Street in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The main auditorium has a seating capacity of 2,443 and is home to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
0.6 miSW
Church
St. Ignatius Church, Baltimore
15 min walk • St. Ignatius Church is a historic Catholic church in Baltimore, Maryland within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Established and administered by the Society of Jesus, the church is dedicated to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the order's founder.
0.6 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Center Stage, Baltimore
15 min walk • Center Stage is the state theater of Maryland, and Baltimore's largest professional producing theater. Center Stage began in a converted gymnasium in 1963 as a full arena theatre that seated 240 people.
0.4 miW
Universities and schools
University of Baltimore, Baltimore
11 min walk • The University of Baltimore is a public university in Baltimore, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. UB's schools and colleges provide education in business, law, public affairs, and the applied arts and sciences.
0.5 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Charles Theatre, Baltimore
12 min walk • The Charles Theatre, often referred to as simply The Charles, is the oldest movie theatre in Baltimore. The theatre is a Beaux-Arts building designed as a streetcar barn in 1892 by Jackson C. Gott, located in what is now the Station North arts and entertainment district.
0.5 miW
Church
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore
13 min walk • The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation is a church of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the oldest of the 18 Greek Orthodox parishes in Maryland. The cathedral is an important center of Greek-American culture in Baltimore, and hosts an annual Greek Food Festival.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
Baltimore Theatre Project, Baltimore
13 min walk • The Baltimore Theatre Project is a performing arts center located at 45 West Preston Street in Baltimore, Maryland.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Parkway Theatre, Baltimore
14 min walk • The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway, or simply the Parkway, is a movie theater located at 5 West North Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. The Parkway is open as of May 3, 2017, and is the new permanent home of MdFF.
~470 ftNW
39°18'23"N • 76°36'37"W
Area 405, Baltimore
3 min walk • Museum, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Union Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Area 405, Baltimore (3 min walk), Copycat Building, Baltimore (5 min walk), Old East Baltimore Historic District, Baltimore (7 min walk), Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore (7 min walk).

How to get to Union Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Union Tunnel:

Bus

Greenmount Avenue & Biddle Street Southbound • Lines: Rd (4 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Penn Station (10 min walk)

Light rail

Baltimore Penn Station • Lines: Lr (10 min walk)
Mount Royal/MICA • Lines: Lr (16 min walk)

Metro

State Center/Cultural Center • Lines: M (21 min walk)
Johns Hopkins Hospital • Lines: M (24 min walk)