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Fenelon Place Elevator

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Historic cable car. Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, this funicular railway has been called "the world's steepest, shortest scenic railway." Great view of downtown Dubuque, the Mississippi River and 3 states. Buses should go to the bottom of the bluff. Please use 4th and Bluff Streets for GPS. Narrow streets with parking on both sides at the top of the bluff. Open 8 AM to 10 PM daily April 1 though November 30. Closed Thanksgiving. We do not accept debit or credit cards.Historic cable car. Also known as the Fourth S... read more

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491 W 4th St, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Erik Rowley 
7 years ago

Built in 1893, ride this historic funicular railway 189 feet up the bluff for a view of the Mississippi River and 3 states: Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois. 

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8 years ago

$3 for roundtrip, beautiful views of Iowa, Wisconsin and Mississippi River. The elevator can carry 8 people at a time 

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Michelle Myers 
9 years ago

This was cool we didn't end up going on the train we arrived after a tour bus arrived there but staff were friendly and the views were beautiful! 

Balin's profile image
10 years ago

Enjoy the view! 

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Judah Richardson 
11 years ago

Bring lots of water as this place gets hot as hell in the summer. 

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Brian Matlock 
12 years ago

Very cool elevator, take a ride to the top and enjoy the views. 

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Brian Matlock 
12 years ago

Cool for kids and adults! 

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Brian Matlock 
12 years ago

Adults $3 bucks total --up and down. Kids $1.50 

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Tom Brandt 
14 years ago

A cool incline railway. Check it out. 

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Fenelon Place Elevator has a 4.7 star rating with 394 reviews. 

When is Fenelon Place Elevator open?

Fenelon Place Elevator is closed now. It will open at 8:00 a.m. 

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