Point State Park
The tip of downtown where three rivers meet. The great fountain and riverside lawns are a symbol of the city, and the park holds the remains of Fort Pitt and a museum.
The Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet here to form the Ohio River. The great fountain at the tip shoots water about 30 meters high, with Mount Washington and the bridges behind it. The park preserves the outlines of Fort Duquesne and Fort Pitt from the French and Indian War of the 18th century. The Bouquet Blockhouse, built in 1764, is the oldest building in the city, and the Fort Pitt Museum tells the story of the city's origins (tickets about US$9). The lawns often host summer events, and you can cycle along the riverfront trail to the north shore. Entry to the park is free.
Opening hours
All day (museum approx. 10:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- PPG Place & Market Square
- PNC Park
- Mount Washington & Grandview Avenue
- The Andy Warhol Museum
- Monongahela Incline
- Duquesne Incline
- Kamin Science Center
- National Aviary