Mount Washington & Grandview Avenue
Grandview Avenue
A scenic avenue along the cliff edge of Mount Washington, lined with a string of overlooks. It is one of the best spots to photograph the Pittsburgh skyline.
Grandview Avenue connects the top stations of the Duquesne Incline and the Monongahela Incline. It runs about 2 km and has several semicircular overlooks, offering views of the Three Rivers, the many bridges and the downtown skyline from different angles. Upscale restaurants with night views line the road. A popular route is to ride one incline up, walk along the avenue for about 30 minutes, and ride the other down. Entry is free. It is busy in the evening but relatively safe.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Monongahela Incline
- Point State Park
- PPG Place & Market Square
- Duquesne Incline
- PNC Park
- Kamin Science Center
- The Andy Warhol Museum
- National Aviary