FENELON PLACE ELEVATOR

512 Fenelon Place, Dubuque, Iowa

3.0

User Rating (2 sources) ×

Congratulations!

You have one of the Best of Uptake awards.

If you would like to include this award badge on your website, copy and paste the code below.

Size: 154 x 38

TripAdvisor

View More Photos

Phone:

+1 319 582 6496

Website:

www.dbq.com

Also known as the 4th Street Elevator and the world's shortest, steepest, scenic railway - 296 feet in length. Magnificent view of ... more on Traveldubuque.com

Read Reviews

View Map & Directions

2 sources ×

21 reviews

3.0

User Rating

Our Take

Ratings & Reviews for FENELON PLACE ELEVATOR from Around the Web

Avg Rating

21 reviews

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

Visit the Eagle Ridge Park that's along the river-it's a wonderful view. more on Yahoo! Travel

If you are looking for a thrilling ride with a breathtaking view, go anyway, it's only two bucks. more on Yahoo! Travel

It’s inexpensive ($3 for roundtrip for my daughter and I) and interesting! more on TripAdvisor

However, after reaching the top and seeing the view it was worth it. more on Yahoo! Travel

A cool activity to do if you are in the area, wonderful view. more on TripAdvisor

Avg Rating

19 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

The 4th Street elevator is a great experience! If you can walk stairs, you should also check out the remains of the 11th Street Elevator in Dubuque after taking a ride on the 4th Street one. The 11th ... more on TripAdvisor

Led to a great view of Dubuque. It was fun to talk to the operator. more on TripAdvisor

It's ok. good for kids. A nice historical attraction, but does not really provide an excitment. more on TripAdvisor

We've done this "Activity" for years when in Dubuque...interesting to learn the history and the ride up is amazing more on TripAdvisor

Having lived right down the street from here growing up, we used to take this elevator up to the top street with our bikes numerous times and never thought much of it besides a way to get to the top q ... more on TripAdvisor

Avg Rating

2 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

I rode the elevator waaaay back when I was young and I am 68. Used to visit with my Mom's friend - cant' beleive ... more on Yahoo! Travel

There's nothing to dislike about The Elevator, but I wouldn't go out of my way to see it again. Dubuque's a nice city. We usually go two or three times a year. Visit the Eagle ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

At first we weren't amused with the actual cable cars--the "seats" we uncomfortable and it looks like it needs to be repaired. However, after reaching ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The $th street elevator, as it is known by locals, is a must experience, It is the shortest and steepest railroad in the U.S. I have been going there since I was a kid. Even though ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The Elevator is commonly known as the 4th Street Elavator by local's not Fenelon Place as the place most tourist get on and then get off again is on 4th Street down town at the juction with Bluff Street. When there don't forget ... more on Yahoo! Travel

As a Railfan, I found this little piece of history fascinating. If you are looking for a thrilling ride with a breathtaking ... more on Yahoo! Travel