Duquesne Incline
A wooden-car inclined railway opened in 1877 that climbs Mount Washington for views of the three rivers meeting and the downtown skyline.
The incline still retains its Victorian-era wooden cars and original machinery. At the top station, you can visit the gears and steel cable drive room. The observation deck faces the point where three rivers meet, with downtown's high-rises beyond. USA Today has named it one of the most beautiful city views in America. A one-way ride costs about US$3, paid in cash or with a transit card only. The lower station is on West Carson Street, and you can walk across the river from downtown or take a bus. The night view is especially famous, and the line on weekend evenings can be long.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:30–00:30 (Sundays from 07:00)
Nearby sights
- Kamin Science Center
- Mount Washington & Grandview Avenue
- Point State Park
- Monongahela Incline
- PNC Park
- PPG Place & Market Square
- National Aviary
- The Andy Warhol Museum