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Best Things to Do in Mount Washington

The 10 best things to do in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh. Stunning views, fine dining, incline rides, and trails above the city.

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Mount Washington offers what USA Today called the most beautiful view in America. Rising 400 feet above the confluence of three rivers, this hilltop neighborhood delivers panoramic vistas of the downtown skyline, bridges, and river valleys. But Mount Washington is more than a lookout. Historic inclines, fine dining, hiking trails, and quiet residential character make it a full destination.

1. Duquesne Incline

Mt. Washington • 1197 W Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Restored 1877 funicular with wooden cable car, original machinery, and hilltop observation deck. The skyline reveals itself gradually on the ride up.

2. Monongahela Incline

Mt. Washington • 5 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Built 1870, the oldest continuously operating funicular in America. Take one incline up, walk 20 minutes to the other.

3. Grandview Overlook

Mt. Washington • Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Viewing platforms along Grandview Avenue with the quintessential Pittsburgh view. Stunning at sunset and after dark.

4. Altius

Mt. Washington • 1230 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Fine dining with contemporary American cuisine and billion-dollar view. Tasting menu with wine pairings for a memorable evening.

5. LeMont Restaurant

Mt. Washington • 1114 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Elegant fine dining since 1960. Continental cuisine, impeccable service, and sweeping views for celebrations.

6. Emerald View Park

Mt. Washington • Mt Washington, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

280-acre urban park with hiking trails, overlooks, and 2.4-mile Saddle Trail loop through woodlands.

7. Grandview Saloon

Mt. Washington • 1212 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Casual bar with outdoor seating, pub fare, craft beer, and the same incredible views at affordable prices.

8. Gordo's Tacos & Tequila

Mt. Washington • 2 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Mexico City-style street food right at the Mon Incline top. Casual post-incline stop with rooftop views.

9. Coughlin's Law

Mt. Washington • 24 Shiloh St, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Gastropub with 43 rotating taps, seasonal menu, and gorgeous rooftop with city views.

10. Points of View Park

Mt. Washington • Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Viewing platform with binoculars and sculpture of Washington and Guyasuta gazing over the same vista.

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