Millie G.
8/20/2025
This was an awesome experience !! You're looking at one of the world's shortest and steepest funicular railways! Built in 1882 by banker and former state senator J.K. Graves to shorten his...
Fenelon Place Elevator Company
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512 Fenelon Pl
Dubuque, IA 52001
The Fenelon Place Elevator Co., also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, is a historic cable car that offers a unique and thrilling experience as the world's shortest and steepest scenic railway.
With a length of 296 feet, this funicular railway elevates passengers 189 feet from Fourth Street up to Fenelon Place, providing a magnificent view of downtown Dubuque's business district, the Mississippi River, and three states.
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Donna H.
7/5/2025
Just down the road from our hotel was the Fenelon Elevator. The Fenelon Place Elevator is a 3 ft narrow gauge funicular railway also known as the Fourth Street Elevator. It is claimed to be the...
Shari D.
10/21/2025
This is a must do if you're in the area. I learned you can either start from the bottom or the top. We started from the bottom. We got inside, rang the bell, and we were slowly brought up to the...
Melissa D.
10/17/2025
If you do 1 thing in Dubuque it has to be to ride this. I could have done this all day long. What a unique experience. Read up on the history too. There's a beautiful view of downtown Dubuque and...
Craig W.
9/21/2025
Worth the time to visit this historic mode of transportation. You get a great view of downtown Dubuque from the top for only $4 round trip. Several small tourist friendly shops near the bottom of...
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