On a tour of the Northeast. This is one many stops along the way. A lookout is available for a nice vantage point overlooking various points of interest. read more

Mount Washington - Awesome site - Local Flavor Near Me

Anyone who knows anything about Pittsburgh knows that Mt. Washington is one of--if not the--must see attraction in the city. As the name suggests, Grandview Ave. offers a spectacular view of the city skyline, as well as the rivers that surround it. There are several overlooks at intervals along Grandview that jut out over the edge of the mountain, offering numerous opportunities to take photos with the city skyline as a backdrop. CM and I visited Mt. Washington last Sat. on the 4th of July, since it affords one of the best views in the city to see the fireworks. I think the last time I'd been up on Mt. Washington was 2 years ago when my parents visited Pittsburgh. I was planning to take CM on the inclines, since he'd never ridden one, despite having lived in PGH for 2 years and having visited before; however, between free parking on the Mt. and the prohibitively long lines at the bottom, we decided to save that experience for another time. (Oh, well--it just gives me another convenient excuse to visit again soon!) We met up with some friends to hang out for a bit in a secret abandoned lot with a great view of the skyline, but a not-so-great view of the Point, beyond which the fireworks are set off. Thus, we ended up fighting the unwashed masses along Grandview for a spot 15 minutes before the fireworks began, finally finding a half-decent one on the first overlook near the Monongahela Incline. My original plan had been to stake out a spot at the West End Overlook a couple of hours prior to the fireworks, but sometimes, hanging out with friends takes priority over well-thought-out plans--this was one of those times. Despite our failure to do so, riding both inclines (Monongahela and Duquesne) is a must for first time visitors to Mt. Washington. I highly suggest starting at the bottom and taking the Monongahela incline up, walking along Grandview, and taking the Duquesne incline back down--this is what I've done almost every other time I've visited. As others have mentioned, there are several upscale restaurants offering spectacular views of the city near the Duquesne incline. However, if you're hungry and don't want to spend serious $$$, there are several reasonably priced restaurants and bars with less of a view along Shiloh St. near the Monongahela Incline. (We had dinner at the Shiloh Grill on the 4th of July--see separate review for my evaluation.) There's also an ice cream parlor and a bakery on Shiloh St. if you're looking for a snack, rather than a full meal. Whether you're a tourist, new to Pittsburgh, or have lived here for awhile, a visit to Mt. Washington is a must. For maximum romantic potential, I suggest visiting during sunset or at night, when you can see the city lights twinkle and the fountain at the Point in its fully illuminated glory. It's definitely one of the most beautiful views in Pittsburgh, bested only by the nearby West End overlook, which offers a head on view of downtown. read more

Mount Washington - Independence Day fireworks - Local Flavor Near Me

Oh the stories I could tell! As a resident of the great Mount W I've been able to experience this popular tourist spot from a different point of view. I honestly never tire of viewing the city from the mountain. It's beautiful whether it's during the day when you can see all the action downtown and all the rivers or at night where the lights transform the city into a dazzling view. I take walks over to Grandview frequently in the summer and I never tire of the view, but one thing I also like to do is keep any eye on the houses. It always seems as if some house is being redone along Grandview. It's fun to watch the progress over the months. Plus it usually ends up being bigger and better than before. The most exciting news as of late is the planned hotel right by the Mon Incline. The building has sat there vacant and ugly for what seems like forever so it's going to be exciting watching that construction. Make sure to walk along Shiloh Ave. to grab something to eat at Redbeards (full name is Redbeards Resort and Yacht club, which I think it hilarious!) or get ice cream at Difiore's. There's also a coffee shop right by the ice cream shop that is good for early mornings or cold fall nights. If you're feeling really up for a walk and some major hills follow Grandview west all the way to the other side of the mountain (opposite side of where the Mon Incline is at). It's honestly not a far walk at all and it's great to see the other side of the mountain. There's a good amount of restaurants on this part. The majority of them are on the pricey side. I enjoy Monterey Bay which is at the top of a high rise apartment complex or Isabela's on Grandview which is almost to the end of Grandview. The other Incline, the Duquesne In cline, is located here as well. This one is different from the Mon Incline because there's tons of pictures, artifacts and information on the inclines and Pittsburgh. It's also great to see the western side view of the city. You really can't go wrong from any angle up here though! read more

I will never. Ever. Get over this view. This is my favorite spot in the world. The overlook is just so breathtakingly beautiful- you get a panoramic view of dahntahn (haha), point state park, the 3 rivers, and the stadiums. read more

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Great view! I was surprised there were not more tourists when we were there or there wasn't even a park or setting to enjoy the view but there was a great Incline place. There was a great view of Pittsburgh, a little museum with history, and a ride that took you right to the bottom! I would suggest any tourist going here! read more

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With the second most beautiful view in the country (according to USA Today) Mount Washington is a top tourist destination for sightseers. First known as Coal Hill due to the fact the first coal mines in Pittsburgh were in Mt Washington, it slowly evolved into a community of coal miners and their families. The German immigrants designed the inclines as a way of delivering the mined coal to the steel mills down below in the south side. Two incline still remain on Mt Washington, the Monongahela and Duquesne. Mt Washington is also known for Restaurant row, in the Duqusene Heights section, the Tin Angel, Georgetown Inn, and perhaps the most famous, The Le Mont, just to name a few. The Streets of Mount Washington are named after people and places of the Civil War, but don't get the same recognition of the Mexican War streets of The North Side. Grandview Avenue runs along the top of Mt Washington and offers beautiful views of downtown Pittsburgh. The overlooks are popular with tourists. Shiloh Street in the Business hub of Mt Washington, neighborhood bars, restaurants and banks are some of the businesses there. In the early part of the 20th century Mt Washington was Pittsburgh's Little Italy, with almost 60% of the population being from Italy. College students with it's close proximity to the schools downtown like AIP and Point Park make up a decent size portion of the population. Also, there are a lot of condos that take advantage of the view. Plans are underway to build a mixed use building on the site of the Edge restaurant. Hopes are that a Ritz Carlton hotel will be part of that building which also calls for a restaurant, a park, and condos. Pittsburghers are notorious for their Pittsburghese and pronounce this area as Mount Warshington or Mt Wooshington. read more

Fun! Great views over the whole city! Cheap little ride up and back down. Worth it! read more

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The best views in Pittsburgh. Elegant restaurants on Grandview Avenue. Adorable small houses on the back streets just waiting to be flipped and loved. read more

Mount Washington - Dig that coal barge - Local Flavor Near Me

This is absolutely the best way to take in the Pittsburgh skyline! As a former resident of Pittsburgh, this is where we would always take out of town visitors, and there are a few outlooks for pictures too. Sometimes you'll see wedding parties taking pictures (using the skyline as their backdrop) after having rehearsal dinner at one of the restaurants on Mt. Washington. The best way to get to the top is to take one of the two inclines (Monongahela will get you closer to the center of the action) so not only you get a great view going up (and down) in addition to once you are at the top. Plus, parking is a hassle and the incline allows you to skip all that. Grandview Avenue, the main drag through Mt. Washington, is dotted with some really great (and a couple that have gone severely downhill) expensive restaurants, many offering breathtaking views of the city from dining tables. If you want a little more casual, but still great food, try Shiloh Grill for similar views but at more affordable prices. Also, if you like cocktails (or any kind of adult beverage for that matter) check out The Summit-it's open air in the summer and a perfect spot to grab a drink (or two). Mt. Washington is surely one of the highlights of Pittsburgh and is a spot that I truly miss now that I no longer live in the 'Burgh! read more

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Totally worth the Monaghelia Incline ride to come up here. Great little walk for visitors. If I moved here, I would totally buy a house on this block! read more

Best view of the city. We just parked at the station and took the incline ride up. Worth the $5 in parking and incline fare.

this cold ass weather is kicking my ass already... Mount Washington... These are the views remembered when its below zero degrees... Ride up one of the city's historic inclines to go up and return trip is six bucks per person! read more

Summary: Go For the View. At Night. The Goods: - The view over Pittsburgh, especially at night. (Recommended). - The view over Pittsburgh, on a sunny day. (It's okay.) - Combine your view with a Monongahela Incline ride (the Duquesne Incline drops you in the non-view/pricy restaurant portion of Grandview Ave) to expand the experience. The Bads: - Parking. It's limited. - There really isn't much else to see or do in that rarified air. A few pricy restaurants on the western end of Grandview Drive (must have a great view, because they are on the view side of the street), and a few local places in the neighborhood. But, unless you are into mixed architecture residential areas (old Victorians next to 1950s bungalow, next to 1970s crap), you have no reason to tour. The Uglies: - None. Bottom line: I take folks up for the night view regularly. Once the weather warms up a bit, I may even go with a folding chair to chill on one of the overlooks. read more

This was a great place to come for an amazing view of the city of Pittsburg. It only took an hour of time out of our day!!! It is an awesome family photo opportunity or just nice photos of the city. We were told by locals to park near the top of Mount Washington to make more conveinant. You will have to pay for street parking which is only 1 hour worth of feeding a meter ($1.00) also you will pay a few dollars per person as a fee to ride the old wooden box tram up and down the hill. This is not a roller coaster, this only goes about 5 miles an hour and it is not scary!!! All ages (grandmas/grandpas) can ride this and will loves the views. We felt like the experience was well worth our time and the money. Thier is lots of history inside this place. Friendly employees and very knowledgable staff. read more

Far and away the best thing to see if you're in Pittsburgh. Come once during the day and once at night to see the contrast. The parking situation is hit or miss. read more

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- Best place to see fireworks - Some of the best restaurants in the city - Parking is terrible - Beautiful views and houses on Grandview Avenue - Slums/Ghetto houses only a couple blocks away Visit enjoy the view but only stay after dark if it is a busy night otherwise the residents of the lesser close-by areas such as Arlington etc.. read more

Beautiful views of Pittsburgh! What a great spot for a date, I heard of some nice restaurants near here but I did not have the time to devote to dinner. read more

Very quaint but very small. Not somewhere i would visit again. It was a nice stroll and had a great view.

This is THE place to get a Bird's-eye view of Pittsburgh downtown, parking can be limited during busy hour. If you have a out-town guest, this is the place to take them to get some scenery pics of Pittsburgh downtown. read more

Mount Washington - Local Flavor Near Me

Mt Washington is an area of Pittsburgh that is elevated above the city. it provides fantastic views if the city skyline. Take your camera with you. read more

Mount Washington - Gorgeous views of Pittsburgh skyline on two beautiful days. - Local Flavor Near Me

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Great romantic view of Pittsburgh ! Lots of history too! read more

Mount Washington - Local Flavor Near Me

This is the best place to see Pittsburgh. There are several overlooks from which to take photos. Of course, in the winter, it can get rather windy but the view is so worth it. It is a great place to walk around and admire views of the city. You can also take the incline which is also fun. Check it out. read more

Mount Washington - Local Flavor Near Me

If you visiting Pittsburgh don't miss the view point of Mt.washingtown. When you on the top of mountain you will see the entire city, the view in the evening is even spectacular. read more

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The best view of the entire city. Best to visit during summer. We visited in mid December and had a tough time even clicking some picutres because of the cold weather. read more

This place is gorgeous, romantics and just awe inspiring. Every time i come here, it's always a new experience and revelation. Also i like the church here. Must see place in Pittsburgh read more

Mount Washington - In late fall - Local Flavor Near Me

As a Realtor that specializes in city living, condos, and lofts, the mount is the place to be. It has a great mix of single family homes and condos along Grandview Avenue. There are big plans for more development on the mount so stay tuned. There is no better place to view the city from. My dad lives in Grandview Towers and when I visit, I never tire of staring out at the city framed in by the three rivers. Walk to fine dining or great lunch spots. Take the incline to Station Square or walk the mountainside trails. It is truly a great place to live or visit. read more

We drove up here and parked to walk along and see the FANTASTIC view of the city and the rivers. We then stopped in at The Grandview Saloon for drinks on the hillside deck with a great view on this beautiful day. read more

Everyone loves Mt Washington, right? I've lived here since 2011 and most likely need multiple hands to count the times we've headed here to just hang out at the overlook The view is still as beautiful to me as it was the first time. I enjoy bringing my friends out of town here as well as family. Sometimes we head to the little ice cream shop down the street to enjoy a sweet treat. It's also fun just walking down Shiloh.. of course you lose the view but Mt Washington is a nice area. I often fantasize of renting one of those apartments & condos on Grandview and seeing that beautiful view daily! read more

Loved this area. Drove up and hung out at the lookout and took pics, then walked around and got lunch and drinks at a local bar restaurant. Cool spot to visit. A must for out-of-towners like me. Haha! read more

Perfect place to take photos of this great city. Make sure you head toward the ledge for the better photos!

Awesome views of Pittsburgh, PA. I'm sure all the locals already know this. I recently visited the city and one of the things I had to do was ride the inclines to the top of Mt. Washington and check out the views. I highly recommend anyone visiting Pittsburgh to do the same. Make sure to bring dollar bills and quarters with you because the inclines only accept exact change. read more

Panoramic and breathtaking views of the entire city. Spectacular at night. Gives the NYC skyline a serious run for its money. We drove up here and parked, and the entire experience was free, which blew my mind. read more

Mount Washington - Local Flavor Near Me

Hmmm it was all right - but was wondering where/if any places to eat were, guess you don't come up here if you want breakfast. The view was nice, felt a little cooler than down below in town, but was disappointed there wasn't a nice street up at the top. Looked like there were a few bar type places but not much in the way of cute street cafes. read more

Plenty of places for food. Good coffee, ice cream, some best eating in Pittsburgh. Those of you complaining-get off your butt and walk. It will do you good! You expect it to come to you? There is a coffee shop and ice cream bar within a block of the Mon incline. read more

There's really not much for me to say about Mt. Washington other than it gives you a breathtaking view of Downtown. It's also romantic and is a good place to ponder it all while the breeze kisses your cheeks. I love that Darren brought me here on a whim. Again, as a country girl, this stuff always impresses me. read more

As far as mounts go, this one is pretty good. Definitely in my top 4 or 5 mounts of all time.

My absolute favorite place to go in Pittsburgh. During the summer months, it gets pretty crowded but in the winter, just grab a hot chocolate then head up there at night, and it's beautiful. So peaceful. read more

The view of Pittsburgh from the lookouts atop Mt Washington is one of the nicest views I've ever seen of a city, it is spectacular. I wasn't aware that there were actually restaraunts up here or that the incline rail will take you to it. I'll definetely be doing that next time, when I do I'll write an update, but in the meantime if you're going to Pittsburgh this is a must see, it's that nice. read more

Great for a date night walking along the sidewalk on Mt. Washington looking towards the city lights! Tthis is the place where I take every visitor we had and people always love it because the night view of the city is just so beautiful! As someone mentioned before, this is the second most beautiful view in the US (first is the Sedona red rocks). So don't miss out and come check it out! read more

Best view of Pgh day and night. If you're from out of town it's a must!! Park at station square and ride the incline up. There's an awesome little icecream shop on the side road! read more