Wabash Tunnel, Pittsburgh

Name: Wabash Tunnel
Address: Pittsburgh, United States

#530 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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Facts and practical information

The Wabash Tunnel is a former railway tunnel and presently an automobile tunnel through Mt. Washington in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Constructed early in the 20th century by railroad magnate George J. Gould for the Wabash Railroad, it was closed to trains and cars between 1946 and 2004. ()

Coordinates: 40°25'36"N, 80°1'2"W

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South Side (Mount Washington)Pittsburgh United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Highmark Stadium, Point of View Sculpture, Fort Pitt Museum, Fort Pitt Bridge.

0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Highmark Stadium, Pittsburgh
20 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
Monuments and statues
Point of View Sculpture, Pittsburgh
24 min walk • The Point of View Sculpture is an iconic landmark situated on the scenic Mount Washington overlook in Pittsburgh, United States. This bronze statue captures a significant historical moment between two of the city's founding figures: George Washington and the Seneca...
1.1 miN
History museum, Military museum, Museum
Fort Pitt Museum, Pittsburgh
27 min walk • Nestled at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers in Pittsburgh, the Fort Pitt Museum is a portal to the past, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the region during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
0.8 miN
Bridge
Fort Pitt Bridge, Pittsburgh
21 min walk • Spanning the Monongahela River, the Fort Pitt Bridge stands as an iconic structure in the city of Pittsburgh, United States. An integral part of the city's skyline, this steel bowstring arch bridge was opened to traffic in 1959, connecting the Fort Pitt Tunnel...
1 miNE
Bridge
Smithfield Street Bridge, Pittsburgh
26 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.
0.9 miN
Park, Lookout
Point of View Park, Pittsburgh
24 min walk • Point of View Park is a parklet in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It sits on the edge of Mount Washington on the westernmost end of Grand View Scenic Byway Park, of which it is a part, and the Grand View Scenic Byway, a designated Pennsylvania scenic byway. The park is named for a landmark 2006 public sculpture in bronze by James A.
0.8 miNE
Boat tours, Tours, Outdoor activities
Gateway Clipper Fleet, Pittsburgh
21 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.
1.3 miNE
Shopping centre, Shopping, Postmodern architecture
Fifth Avenue Place, Pittsburgh
33 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 miNE
Modernist architecture
United Steelworkers Building, Pittsburgh
28 min walk • The United Steelworkers Building, originally named the IBM Building and also known as the I.W. Abel Building or Five Gateway Center, is a highrise office building in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1 miSE
Bridge
South Busway, Pittsburgh
27 min walk • The South Busway is a two-lane bus rapid transit highway serving southern portions of the city of Pittsburgh. The busway runs for 4.3 miles from the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel across the Monongahela River from Downtown Pittsburgh to the Overbrook neighborhood of the city, bypassing the crowded Pennsylvania Route 51.
0.6 miNE
Library
Mount Washington Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
17 min walk • The Mount Washington Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh located at 315 Grandview Avenue in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built in 1900.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wabash Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Chatham Village, Pittsburgh (6 min walk), Mount Washington, Pittsburgh (9 min walk), Prospect Middle School, Pittsburgh (12 min walk), Fort Pitt Tunnel, Pittsburgh (14 min walk).

How to get to Wabash Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wabash Tunnel:

Bus

Virginia Ave at Shop n Save • Lines: 40 (14 min walk)
Boggs Avenue at Soffel St • Lines: 43 (15 min walk)

Light rail

South Hills Junction • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (17 min walk)
Palm Garden • Lines: Red (20 min walk)