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Amazing views of the city both during the day and at night! Curbside parking can be a bit hard to find on some weekends, but I don't think most people stay too long, so spots should come up. There are several observation decks and some coin operated binoculars. From here you can see the two stadiums, downtown, and several bridges. It's gorgeous at night when everything lights up. I even saw someone doing a proposal on one of the observation decks. Many people come here for casual photoshoots too. These views are definitely worth checking out!
Martha liked to be on top. Each night she would, as legend goes, Mount Washington, and ride him until dawn. It's how he drew his strength - although I didn't realize he was a sketch artist until now. Mount Washington is the type of neighbourhood that dreams are made of, as Bogey would say. It's one of the most beautiful places in the Pittsburgh area, and is both inspiring and moving. The views here are second to none. They might be the most awe-inspiring city views in the world. It's in the West End of the city, close to downtown, far up on a mountain overlooking the skyline, and all the bridges and rivers. Surely there are very few neighbourhoods this picturesque and gorgeous and breathtaking in the entire country - or in fact the entire world. One of the greatest sites in the United States of America one of my favorite places.
If you live in the city or you are visiting, this view and perspective of the city line is worth your time. There are several balcony spots that jet out from the sidewalk that gets you even closer to the view so you have 180 degrees of free and clear view. There were enough pay and park street parking spots when we ventured here. We did not take the vernacular. Go, beautiful!
A must see if you're in the city of Pittsburgh. It provides the best view of the city. Worth checking out multiple times. Great place to be during the 4th of July celebration. If you visit the city and want the best way to view it. You go here. This is a no brainer. I've been here so many opportunities and each time gets better and better. It's the best view of the city. It's our HOLLYWOOD SIGN of Los Angeles.
Pittsburgh has the best city views with Mount Washington overlooking it, and touring around those sights makes it even better :)
Drove here for sunset and was able to get a great view of the city. The Duquesne railway incline also isn't too far from here. Parking spots/street parking are available.
This is "the place" to take a "Pittsburgh" photo. It seems like every good city or vacation destination has a unique place where locals and visitors go to take a "postcard" photo. This is Pittsburgh's place. The top of the ridge offers a number of scenic vantage points that provide some stunning views of downtown Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. Once you've gotten your photo fix, there are other options available including some trails, restaurants and dessert spots. If you plan right, you can make a day out of it.
Mount Washington also has areas that don't face downtown Pittsburgh. I didn't go that way, sticking to the railing and the lookout points that offered some incredible views of the city. It was a mostly clear day so I got some terrific pictures of the skyline and enjoyed my time up here. Ride the Incline!
Many cities have their "look-out" spot, you know that building that towers above the rest with an observation deck that gives you that picture perfect view from XXhundreds of feet in the air. While I'm sure there's a building within the city of Pittsburgh with this, there really is no better vantage point than looking out on the city from Mount Washington. To visit Pittsburgh, especially if driving in, you'll notice that you seem to be driving in through forested hills for miles and then all of sudden a city pops into your view seemingly out of no where - pretty sweet. It's these very same hills that surround the city of Pittsburgh and atop one is Mount Washington, not a mountain in the traditional sense per se, but certainly a worthy long and winding drive up to a small neighbourhood build right into the side of the area - and we're talking hella fancy homes with views. for. days. The main road opposite these homes is where you'll drive along in search of parking - it wasn't overly hard to find and it was free. Then you can walk along the side walk for views OR walk out onto any one of the many pods the extend out from the street over the forest and roads below to give you the best views of the city you could hope for. Luck was on our side this past weekend as the sky was clear, the weather was crisp and the leaves had almost all turned a Steelers Gold. Colour me mystified! This was the last thing we did before hopping back in the car home and was the best way to wrap up our weekend. A must see when you visit
This is a MUST see in Pittsburgh. You absolutely have to see the view from Mount Washington - preferably at day AND night, so you can see the city with the beautiful lights and the amazing view without them. There are plenty of great restaurants for dining while enjoying the view, too.
Being a tourist visiting Pittsburgh, and traveling without a car, it was a bit difficult to find stuff to do in the middle of February. It was Superbowl Sunday, and we had time to kill before the Big Game. We had lunch at Primanti Brothers and someone suggested taking the T-transit to the Monongahela Incline to come up here. Fortunately for us, it was a nice day (in the 40s), sunny and relatively clear. We took the incline (free with a T-transit transfer) and took photos of the city of Pittsburgh and the 3 Rivers. There's nothing negative to say about this outlook, and pretty much the highlight of my trip to Pittsburgh.
This is a must-see when in Pittsburgh. I can't vouch for the view in the daytime but at night it is absolutely breathtaking. You can see all of Pittsburgh lit up.. including all of its beautiful bridges. You can purchase tickets to ride the incline tram up and down (roundtrip is $3.50 for adults. Free for seniors 65+ and children under 5). On top where you get to take in these beautiful views is actually a neighborhood of houses and a church, etc. I saw a lot of cars just parked temporarily on the side of the streets, not sure how strict they are with patrol there. Anyway, it was gorgeous. I loved it. Definitely highly recommended. It's also a great idea for date night for all the couples out there ;)
Whether you are visiting Pittsburgh, or you live here, the view from Mount Washington never gets old. Starting at the "Points of View" statue and traveling all the way on Grandview Ave., past two inclined funiculars, there are several overlooks and seating areas for you to take in the views of the city. It's great any time of day and even into the night and early morning . . . Cheers! read more
4 months ago
It's a bit of a stretch to call this a "mountain", but it is an absolutely STUNNING place to photography PGH from! I recommend coming around sunset/sunrise or even at night! Fading natural light is a great contrast to artificial city lights. If you do this, I highly recommend bringing a tripod. There are some decent places to eat up here as well! I hiked up through a trail system from the Sheraton, it was a blast! read more
1 year ago
Amazing views of the city both during the day and at night! Curbside parking can be a bit hard to find on some weekends, but I don't think most people stay too long, so spots should come up. There are several observation decks and some coin operated binoculars. From here you can see the two stadiums, downtown, and several bridges. It's gorgeous at night when everything lights up. I even saw someone doing a proposal on one of the observation decks. Many people come here for casual photoshoots too. These views are definitely worth checking out! read more
3 years ago
Martha liked to be on top. Each night she would, as legend goes, Mount Washington, and ride him until dawn. It's how he drew his strength - although I didn't realize he was a sketch artist until now. Mount Washington is the type of neighbourhood that dreams are made of, as Bogey would say. It's one of the most beautiful places in the Pittsburgh area, and is both inspiring and moving. The views here are second to none. They might be the most awe-inspiring city views in the world. It's in the West End of the city, close to downtown, far up on a mountain overlooking the skyline, and all the bridges and rivers. Surely there are very few neighbourhoods this picturesque and gorgeous and breathtaking in the entire country - or in fact the entire world. One of the greatest sites in the United States of America one of my favorite places. read more
5 years ago
If you live in the city or you are visiting, this view and perspective of the city line is worth your time. There are several balcony spots that jet out from the sidewalk that gets you even closer to the view so you have 180 degrees of free and clear view. There were enough pay and park street parking spots when we ventured here. We did not take the vernacular. Go, beautiful! read more
5 years ago
A must see if you're in the city of Pittsburgh. It provides the best view of the city. Worth checking out multiple times. Great place to be during the 4th of July celebration. If you visit the city and want the best way to view it. You go here. This is a no brainer. I've been here so many opportunities and each time gets better and better. It's the best view of the city. It's our HOLLYWOOD SIGN of Los Angeles. read more
6 years ago
4 years ago
Drove here for sunset and was able to get a great view of the city. The Duquesne railway incline also isn't too far from here. Parking spots/street parking are available. read more
8 years ago
This is "the place" to take a "Pittsburgh" photo. It seems like every good city or vacation destination has a unique place where locals and visitors go to take a "postcard" photo. This is Pittsburgh's place. The top of the ridge offers a number of scenic vantage points that provide some stunning views of downtown Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. Once you've gotten your photo fix, there are other options available including some trails, restaurants and dessert spots. If you plan right, you can make a day out of it. read more
7 years ago
Mount Washington also has areas that don't face downtown Pittsburgh. I didn't go that way, sticking to the railing and the lookout points that offered some incredible views of the city. It was a mostly clear day so I got some terrific pictures of the skyline and enjoyed my time up here. Ride the Incline! read more
8 years ago
Many cities have their "look-out" spot, you know that building that towers above the rest with an observation deck that gives you that picture perfect view from XXhundreds of feet in the air. While I'm sure there's a building within the city of Pittsburgh with this, there really is no better vantage point than looking out on the city from Mount Washington. To visit Pittsburgh, especially if driving in, you'll notice that you seem to be driving in through forested hills for miles and then all of sudden a city pops into your view seemingly out of no where - pretty sweet. It's these very same hills that surround the city of Pittsburgh and atop one is Mount Washington, not a mountain in the traditional sense per se, but certainly a worthy long and winding drive up to a small neighbourhood build right into the side of the area - and we're talking hella fancy homes with views. for. days. The main road opposite these homes is where you'll drive along in search of parking - it wasn't overly hard to find and it was free. Then you can walk along the side walk for views OR walk out onto any one of the many pods the extend out from the street over the forest and roads below to give you the best views of the city you could hope for. Luck was on our side this past weekend as the sky was clear, the weather was crisp and the leaves had almost all turned a Steelers Gold. Colour me mystified! This was the last thing we did before hopping back in the car home and was the best way to wrap up our weekend. A must see when you visit read more
2 years ago
This is a MUST see in Pittsburgh. You absolutely have to see the view from Mount Washington - preferably at day AND night, so you can see the city with the beautiful lights and the amazing view without them. There are plenty of great restaurants for dining while enjoying the view, too. read more
11 years ago
Being a tourist visiting Pittsburgh, and traveling without a car, it was a bit difficult to find stuff to do in the middle of February. It was Superbowl Sunday, and we had time to kill before the Big Game. We had lunch at Primanti Brothers and someone suggested taking the T-transit to the Monongahela Incline to come up here. Fortunately for us, it was a nice day (in the 40s), sunny and relatively clear. We took the incline (free with a T-transit transfer) and took photos of the city of Pittsburgh and the 3 Rivers. There's nothing negative to say about this outlook, and pretty much the highlight of my trip to Pittsburgh. read more
9 years ago
This is a must-see when in Pittsburgh. I can't vouch for the view in the daytime but at night it is absolutely breathtaking. You can see all of Pittsburgh lit up.. including all of its beautiful bridges. You can purchase tickets to ride the incline tram up and down (roundtrip is $3.50 for adults. Free for seniors 65+ and children under 5). On top where you get to take in these beautiful views is actually a neighborhood of houses and a church, etc. I saw a lot of cars just parked temporarily on the side of the streets, not sure how strict they are with patrol there. Anyway, it was gorgeous. I loved it. Definitely highly recommended. It's also a great idea for date night for all the couples out there ;) read more
8 years ago
At the risk of sounding cliche...the view here is one of my favorites in the world. Many a late nights would I come here during my college years to decompress and day dream about life in general. I'd always come at night where teenagers would showcase their parent's hotrods or tuners would come showcasing their cool neon lights and would occasionally get loud with people rolling down their windows and blaring their music, but nonetheless the view was more than sufficient to tune all that out. If you compare Pittsburgh's Mount Washington to New York's Edgewater view....I'll take Mt. Washington any day...or night because Mount Washington's vantage is so much closer that it almost feels tangible. read more
8 years ago
This unique spot offers spectacular views of the surprisingly beautiful city of Pittsburgh. To enjoy the bird's-eye of the downtown skyline, husband and I rode the Duquesne Incline up Mount Washington and then walked a mile along Grandview Avenue to descend the Monongahela Incline. Despite being warned by several locals that to walk between the two stations was "impossible," "not pedestrian friendly," and "grueling," we found this constitutional to be quite doable, helped by sidewalks the whole way, and fairly easy. Between the two stations are several overlooks, each offering a slightly different view of Pittsburgh. The overlooks seemingly stretch out over the river and you feel floated over downtown. The houses, churches, libraries, apartments, and businesses along Grandview Avenue are mostly quaint and attractive, too, a vibrant, unique neighborhood giving off a welcoming, communal vibe. If you skipped a trip up Mount Washington your visit to Pittsburgh, you'd be missing out. read more
16 years ago
I've called Mt. Washington "home" for 9 years now and, I have to be honest, the view of the city from Grandview Avenue never gets old. It's worth the trip up here just to take in the breathtaking views, but there's so much more that "the mount" has to offer. If you want your view paired with some of the best food in the city, try Altius. Looking for a kick-butt craft cocktail? The Summit will do you right. If hidden gems are more your thing, try Kavsar, the city's only Uzbek restaurant. In need of some coffee and conversation? Cafe Cravings is the place to be. There are also a TON of hiking/mountain biking trails that run up and down alongside the mount. Our Emerald View Park boasts a growing trail system that offers 10 miles of trails featuring loops that range from one to four miles. For out of towners who only have a limited amount of time in Pittsburgh, I always recommend a ride on one of the inclines and a walk to one of the overlooks to marvel at the beautiful city. It never disappoints. I love it here. read more
14 years ago
Mount Washington is one of Pittsburgh's best areas. It offers spectacular views of the city and has some of the finest restaurants overlooking the city. Among these restaurants are Monterey Bay fish grotto, Altius, and the classic LeMont restaurant. There are two inclines that service it-the Monongahela and the Duquesne. The Monongahela incline is currently closed for a 3 month renovation project but the Duquesne incline is still operable and there are some overlook extensions to take pictures. Many brides come up here for wedding pictures. Near the Monterey Bar there is a historical statue of George Washington and Guyasuta a predominant Indian chief during the French and Indian war. If you wish to drive with a view then head up McArdle roadway prior to entering the Liberty tunnels southbound from the city. Mount Washington provides one of the finest viewing areas for fireworks throughout the year. It does tend to get very crowded so if you want to catch a different glimpse of them head over to Grandview Park near Bailey Ave that is another hidden vantage point. There is a nice bakery called the Grandview Bakery you might want to check out. Shiloh street is the main business district. Sycamore street is indeed a challenging drive along with its windy roads. That street is often used in bike marathons. Finally the neighborhood is graced with vintage homes worth looking at. Most of the city's tunnels including the Wabash tunnel run through it. It is a great way to see Pittsburgh and the north shore from a higher level. read more
I love this area and sometimes neglect just how beautiful our city really is. Mt. Washington's beautiful overlook isn't only on Grandview but it extends over to Boggs and some of the back roads that lead down to Carson. This area is a close shot to all things "Burgh"....Pitchburgh that is. From the bars to the restaurants to the amazing Grandview Bakery, Mt. Washington really has something for everyone. What's even more awesome is that even if you're not in the mood to do anything, you can still visit just for the view. Even I have found its the perfect place to destress, enjoy some peace and quiet and take a moment to reflect on the blessings that we sometimes take for granted. The next time you pass through this area, I dare you to act like a tourist and slow down to take it all in. Now, say it along with me....woosahhhh. read more
14 years ago
I love going up here in all kinds of weather. There are several nice restaurants with great views also. read more
7 years ago
Gotta love the mount!! Best view of Pittsburgh hands down. The sidewalks have recently been renovated along Grandview, so now the surrounding area of the overlooks has been improved overall. Mount Washington has a bunch of cute shops, restaurants, and bars along Shiloh street, so give it a visit if you want to take in the view and have a good bite to eat or drink after! I recommend Redbeards or Coughlins Law! read more
14 years ago
Love Mt. Washington, love the views. The air feels clean. Wanted to find housing here but did not. Someday. Could use a few more stores and restaurants. And coffee houses. Other than that, great place ! read more
11 years ago
Gorgeous panoramic views of the city. Nightly recommend!!! Free parking right along grand use ave with overlooks jetting out read more
16 years ago
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