Spent the day in Dubuque on a beautiful fall like day. We have always wanted to try this but never have...always just drove by and wondered! So today was the day!! It was so fun. Yes its only a little ride, yes it less than 3 minutes...but sooooo worth it. The conversations you have with those aboard your cart, the views from the top and the giggles from the kids as they think they are going to bumb into the car going the opposite direction. The gentleman at the ticket booth was so friendly and pleasant, this was so worth the 3 dollar round-trip! Dont waste another visit to Dubuque without taking a ride!!

Long wait in line due to social distancing guidelines. Short but enjoyable ride and great views of Dubuque from top. Just a couple points. No public restrooms and cash only. $3 for adults round trip and $1.50 for children. Cars can hold up to six people. You pay at top after riding up. You could spend $3 on much less.

Fun short ride for $6 round trip. Good view of the city. Take a short walk and see some old large homes from days gone by.

What a great, fun little attraction. We had a blast riding it to the top and enjoying the view. If you’ve got 30-45 minutes to burn, I highly recommend it even if you’re just passing through.

Its quirky, its affordable, and most visitors get that a little social distancing and courtesy is a huge benefit. And its completely true, you CAN see three states from the top. This is the kind of attraction that ranks with the Worlds Largest Pencil or the gravity-defying Mystery Spots of the world. Fun, straightforward, and not something you have down the street. I consider it a must-see for any self-respecting Dubuque visitor. Even better is the price, a round trip for the entire length of the Worlds Shortest Railroad running at $3.

Fun experience on a cool piece of history. Beautiful view from the top.

Great piece of Dubuque history. Beautiful view of the city and river from the top. Take 15 minutes and experience it for yourself!

Its fine but really not worth it. Theres nothing to do at the top and really easy to just drive up there.

Great to share this historic site and fun experience with the next generation on a beautiful fall day.

So fun the kids love this. beautiful views ... u can see 3 states from the top!!

Such a fun thing to do in Dubuque. You get on at the bottom of the hill and pay when you get to the top. Be sure and get a pamphlet that tells you the history of the elevator. Fabulous views once you reach the top. When you go back down there is a fun ice cream shop as well. Be sure and stop there and have a treat!

Fun to show the kids! Limited parking. Remember to bring cash--they do not accept credit or debit. Wonderful views of Dubuque and the Mississippi!

Amazing views of downtown Dubuque. Friendly staff

Very cool place, great views. Only accepts cash!

A fun peice of Dubuque history. Cheap, easy and family friendly

An interesting attraction with an elevator that takes you up the slope. As you go up the other cart comes down. Make sure to bring cash! The view of the old city and the Mississippi river is amazing through. Its even more gorgeous with the sun setting.

Ive lived visiting the 4th Street Trolly since I was little with my parents and grandparents, and now got to take my son there with his grandparents. Wonderful place to visit for lifetime family memories.

Interesting place, short ride for money, nothing to do at top.

A unique Dubuque experience for all ages. Beautiful views at the top and charming shops nearby.

Such a cool experience! When at the top you can see IL, WI, and IA, as well as the Mississippi River. Very scenic and beautiful.

To enjoy the view!

Gorgeous view. Worth the stop

This is a fun, one of a kind attraction in the city of Dubuque. Fun ride for just a few bucks and great city/river views from the top.

I always love going to this place when I visit Dubuque IA. Its a great attraction. I love riding the rail cars. It takes u to the top of a wonderful lookout where u can take pics and view the Mississippi River and the City of Dubuque. You can see the 2 other States. Illinois and Wisconsin. They had goats on the hillside to eat the brush. Such a sight to see.

Awesome view of Dubuque!

If its busy park below, take it one way up and then walk the stairs down.

Great view, try to visit every time we are in town.

Even with the Covid-19 hysteria abounding, it is a cheap thrill ($3 rnd trip) to go up and down the hillside for a great view of the city and river.

Great piece of history low priced

Enjoyed the round trip ride

$3 round trip. Fun little ride and the goats around the hill are adorable.

Fun little stop. Great view of 3 states from the top.

Cute place to stop by on a roadtrip. Quick, simple, cheap, and good views!

Its interesting thats fir sure. However you dont get much information about the home, property or why the elevator is really there. There is some reading material at the top of the bluff but besides that, the view is lovely but the accent is very freaky.

Fun little thing to do in Dubuque

You must visit this!!! Its the shortest, steepest funicular elevator in the world... quite the experience to travel up/down and is very reasonably priced. The view from the top is spectacular - you can see the whole downtown area and the beautiful Mississippi River. There are some quaint shops in the Bluff St. area at the bottom.

An excellent science lesson in weights and pulleys. What a wonderful view of the old city.

Not a great thing to do, and slow elevator and that is all. Just go to the top with your car, park there, and take pics of the city, that is for free.

I really liked this little tourist attraction. Its $3 for a round trip up and down, and you get a really nice view of the city, river, and everything else in the area.

I was kind of hesitant to ascend in that little cable car, but the view from the top definitely made it worth it! This is a place that should be in your list of places to visit when in Dubuque.

Excellent view at the top.

Wonderful ride and great driver, ticket guy. Beautiful view and even you can afford it...even a family cud ride. Dont ever think about closing this down!! Best

Fun little piece of history ..

Great view of Dubuque and the Mississippi River! The exit at the top of the elevator is very small and cramped, small lookout deck too. Still, it was cool to step back in time and ride a little cable car!

Fun little visit to see an historical funicular. Good view at the top too.

Fun experience with a great view! The shops at the bottom make for a fun afternoon.

I LOVE coming here. We just took our toddlers and they had so much fun. Its a quick and fun little family experience!

You must take the shortest, steepest elevator in the world. Its fascinating to watch it work plus the views at the top are incredible! A must see place!

Love this place

Very unique little tourist attraction. We followed the address on their website which led us to the top. It was a little scary driving up there (for a flatlander like me) so try to find the address for the bottom and take it up and back down instead of the other way around. Im not fond of heights but could handle this without a problem. My kids loved it and the ride is short so they didnt get antsy. The view at the top is pretty cool so dont miss this if youre in Dubuque.

Fun, cheap thing to do to get a great view of downtown.

Fun and unique piece of history that you can ride. Well worth the time.

Went twice, both times were a lot of fun. Amazing view, owners are very friendly and helpful. This is a must see attraction.

Just super cool! Best buck fifty you will spend. The ride and views are amazing!

Love taking new people here.

Great view of the city!

Fun little bit of history

Fun little outside elevator that takes you up a slope from one street level to another and back again. The view at the top is amazing!

Great views of the city and the Mississippi River. Part of the wonderful history of Dubuque. The gentleman working was very kind and informative.

So much fun. We always take a ride when we visit Dubuque.

Such a unique place. From the top of the hill you can see beutiful city of Dubuque, just like from the postcard! Love the short ride up and down the hill on that cute old elevator.

Neat to see, but nothing else to really do in the area.

They had Santa come down the 4th Street elevator and wave to all the kids and talked with kids about what they wanted for Christmas.

Would be better if the cashier didnt say racist comments.

Loved it. Great historical place that adults and kids like!

Fun little thing to do when in the area. Was free, really cool view from the top as well.

Cool, one of a kind spot in this area. Inexpensive, too.

Very cool attraction. The view at the top is awesome!!

Historic and scary at the same time. Staff was very friendly and efficient.

We love it. A fun little trip and a great view.

Fun little ride

Interesting attraction. Quick and cheap with great views of Dubuque, the Mississippi River and the tri state area. A definite must see. CASH ONLY! So be prepared when you pay at the top. Check out the website before you go to read about the interesting history of this elevator. Takes less than five minutes to ride up or down and you get to see beautiful views on the ascent and also when you get to the top. There is an observation area where you can get great photos of the bridge, Dubuque, the Mississippi river and also the interesting street art on the buildings. $1.50 per person for a one way trip or $3.00 per person for a round trip. Each cart has four seats on either side so a group of eight could go up together. At the top of the elevator on the hill is a beautiful historic neighborhood with nice streets to walk through and get a little fresh air.

History in motion, great overview of Dubuque.

A one of a kind, old fashioned experience.

Cool

Beautiful view of the whole downtown Dubuque area, Mississippi River and bridges.

The history of it for Dubuque should just say how awesome it is

Quick fun thing to do in Dubuque. Beautiful views

Cheap, simple, nice activity with gorgeous view.

Nothing like the view from the top.

Great views.Historic, quaint one of the only ones left. Very friendly staff at the top with lots of information.

Cool!

I have never been on or seen anything like it. Except in Jackie Chan movies.

Super fun and great view!

World record holder for shortest and steepest cable car.

Its very nice

Very interesting and very cool

It is exactly what it says. The shortest trail in the us.

Fun, great view at the top!

Great place too vist

Loved the experience!

Fun to look over Dubuque Iowa.

WORTH SEEING & DOING!

Fun ride with a view.

Very beautiful place!

Very interesting.

Great view from the top

Neat to see

Fun experience

Great place to be at