We Dare You To Take This Road Trip To Some Of Pittsburgh's Most Creepy Abandoned Places
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Beth Price-Williams
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When’s the last time you hit the road on a good, old-fashioned road trip? Well, there’s never a better time than the present, especially if it’s been far too long. Today, we’ll hit the highway on a road trip to the most abandoned places in Pittsburgh. A few of the places might leave you in awe while others might give you goosebumps. Whatever your reaction, have fun!
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Let's get ready for a day or two of fun! This abandoned places road trip clocks in right at 300 miles and takes nearly six hours of drive time, not including the time you'll need to check out each place. As always, you can add or remove stops according to your time frame or interests. Have fun!
Let's start our abandoned places road trip at Carrie Furnaces, a spot that is no longer entirely abandoned, and it's not really that creepy. However, it played a significant role in the steel making industry during the 1970s. Visitors can today embark on a tour of the old steel furnaces for a peek inside what it takes to make steel. An arts tour of the grounds and the artwork that it inspired is also available. Click here for the official website of Rivers of Steel to learn more about tours and workshops held at the furnaces.
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Our next stop isn't exactly creepy unless you're not a fan of abandoned spots. Seldom Seen Greenway in Beechview holds the bare remnants of a former village. Walk along the old railroad tracks and through the woods, where you'll spot some of the remains of the village.
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If you like your abandoned places haunted, you'll love our next stop. Dead Man's Hollow in McKeesport spans more than 400 acres and is home to the remains of a former abandoned pipe factory. Today, it's said to be haunted by an executed man, who claimed he was innocent in the shooting death of another man. As you hike the trails, don't be surprised if you hear voices or get a whiff of weird smells, but there's no one there. Keep reading.
While you can't actually go into Piney Fork Railroad Tunnel, also known as Green Man Tunnel, you can get a glimpse of the spot where tragedy took place. Years before the tunnel was built in the 1920s, a young boy named Raymond Robinson climbed on an electrified bridge nearby. He slipped off of the bridge, resulting in the permanent scarring of his face and upper body. Miraculously, he survived. Born of the tragedy was the legend of Charlie No Face, a mysterious figure who is said to have haunted the now abandoned tunnel. Read the whole story here.
Our next stop brings us to the Old Brownsville General Hospital. Originally a hospital for the sick, Brownsville General Hospital eventually became, in the mid-20th century, The Golden Age Nursing Home. By the 1980s, it was being investigated for abuse and neglect. Permanently shut down in 1985, the abandoned hospital is crumbling into decay, with beds and suitcases remaining in some of the dilapidated rooms. Read more.
We've all probably traveled on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at one time or another, right? Did you know there's a portion of the turnpike that was abandoned in the 1960s, bypassed to create what is today the current PA Turnpike? Part of that abandoned stretch of 13 miles of the abandoned turnpike near Breezewood are Rays Hill Tunnel and Sideling Hill Tunnel.
The abandoned PA Turnpike is popular with bikers, hikers, and photographers. However, the terrain can be difficult to manage, so visit at your own risk. Read more here.
The abandoned PA Turnpike is popular with bikers, hikers, and photographers. However, the terrain can be difficult to manage, so visit at your own risk. Read more here.
What other abandoned places in Pittsburgh would you add to this road trip? Let us know in the comments! If you’re a nature lover, you just might want to check out this ultimate nature bucket list in Pittsburgh.
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Featured Addresses
Carrie Furnace Tour, 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, USA
Seldom Seen Greenway Park, Watkins Rd Trail, Pittsburgh, PA 15216, USA
Green Man's Tunnel, Piney Fork Rd, South Park Township, PA 15129, USA
209 5th Ave, Brownsville, PA 15417, USA
Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike, Abandoned Pennsylvania Tpke, Breezewood, PA 15533, USA