Incline Duquesne
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1220 Grandview AvePittsburgh, PA 15211 (412) 381-1665
10 Reviews for Incline Duquesne
Nothing less than terrifying if you're as afraid of heights as I am, but well worth the palm-sweating and hyperventilating. At the top, a gorgeous view of the triangle where the rivers meet and of the entire city, and a mini-museum of pictures of the incline over the years. An inexpensive and leisurely way to get to know Pittsburgh a bit.
Really great views and an awesome way for a newcomer to get a grip on the layout of the city. I went on Easter Sunday, and it was my first time being around a large number of Pittsburgh residents (Pittsburghers? Really?). Y'all are all so very nice!
I wish I had known to park down at the bottom and ride up. I started at the top, so the ride was not as dramatic as it would have been from the other way. :)
All in all, it was a super experience for a Pittsburgh newcomer.
Yay I still love riding the Inclines, especially to go drink :D. Not the intended purpose of going to and from work. Always good for the "what if the cable breaks" debates. hahaq
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You simply can't beat the view of Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle (city skyline where the three rivers meet) from the observation platform at the top of Mt. Washington and the best way to get there is the Duquesne Incline.
Park for free at the station near the base of the Incline across from West Carson Street (a hop skip and jump from Station Square and the Monongahela Incline) and enjoy a slow cruise to the top of Mt. Washington. You'll be able to see the northshore stadiums, Point State Park, many of the bridges downtown is known for, and more.
If you can make it there on a warm, clear night with someone special to canoodle with, by all means do so. Plenty of romantic dining in the immediate area with spectacular views of their own. *swoon*
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The view from the top is breath-taking. We parked at the top (1220 Grandivew) and took the ride to the bottom anyway. I don't think it was necessarily worth the trip but we were tourists and did it anyway. Go for the view.
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I was very impressed I must say. The views from atop Mt. Washington are just stunning. I was lucky cause the sun had come out after raining all day, could see much farther and clearer. Didn't take the cable car ride. Still the views were totally worth it.
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If you are visiting or a local and have never been up on the cable cars, this view will take your breath away. The slow ride up the side of Mt. Washington gives you one of the best urban views in the United States, especially right before dusk if it has been a sunny day.
According to reliable sources, Duquesne Incline on Mount Washington has the best vantage point of Pittsburgh you can get. There's a 180 degree view of Three Rivers intersection, where the Ohio, Monongahela, and Allegheny Rivers meet. You can see Heinz Field, where the Steelers play, and PNC Park, where the Pirates play, nestled between the skyscrapers of downtown and the bridges that span the rivers.
It's actually a tiny museum with historical memorabilia and pictures of early 1900's Pittsburgh when the smoke from the steel mills was so heavy that it looked like night 24 hours a day. There's also a cable car that takes you down the side of the mountain. Duquesne Incline is a free and awesome way to get introduced to the city of Pittsburgh.
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This is a one-car train built in the 1800s that goes up a large hillside in P-burg. Although not the highlight of our trip, it was fun for a couple bucks. Really nice views of the city. Great spot to stop for a date.
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A must do when visiting ... the views from up on top of Mt. Washington are great.
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