If visiting Pittsburgh, it is a must place to visit. From here, the entire downtown is visible. You can see all the iconic Pittsburgh buildings, stadiums, and museums are visible from here. The best time to visit is evening, as you will relish all the iconic places shining in the Golden sun shine. After that, head to the nearby coffee shop. Enjoy the coffee and come back. By this time, it would be nighttime allowing you to see the city bathed in its own light.
Also keep in mind that the world famous inclines are also located around here. Use the opportunity to travel down to station square by antique system of moving people up and down. Station Square is another fun place in Pittsburgh where you can enjoy nightlife and have some dinner to...
Read moreStunning views of downtown Pittsburgh from this location - the views of the iconic buildings, bridges, and the rivers. The observation deck provides many photo ops and a view of the Heinz Field. Street parking can be limited if driving to Mt. Washington. While you are there, do drive around some of the steepest streets in Pittsburgh which can be fun (or not under icy road conditions during a winter storm..). In addition to this vantage point, I highly recommend driving through Fort Pitt tunnel into Pittsburgh (the view leaves me awe-struck each time) and the view of Pittsburgh skyline particularly during sunset from PNC Park for some equally...
Read moreThere are several scenic points along Grandview, we visited the Duquesne Incline yesterday and the Monongahela Incline today, both were interesting and about a mile apart if you are Ubering I would recommend going to the base of the Duquesne Incline purchasing a one way ticket up, be sure to take a self tour under the top landing, it's pretty cool. When you're done hang a left and check out the sights on the way past the overlook points. Be sure to walk down Shiloh Street on the way to the Monongahela incline where you can head back down. Catching another Uber will be much easier to your...
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