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Route: Grandview Avenue, McArdle Roadway and Sycamore Streets, Pittsburgh

The lofty perch from atop Mt. Washington provides you with a breathtaking panoramic view of downtown Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, where the Monongahela and Allegheny meet to form the Ohio River.

Ditch the car and take the Monongahela Incline, the oldest and steepest funicular railway in the country, up to the highest point of the city. About a mile to the west, the Duquesne Incline traverses the hillside in Victorian high style. Another way up is driving along the historic McArdle Roadway, which hugs Mt. Washington as it ascends and gradually reveals increasingly beautiful views of the city through the trees. Once you've landed on the aptly named Grandview Avenue, stroll along the Mt. Washington Overlook and dine in some the city's swank restaurants.

The sparkling skyline, illuminated bridges, and unique topography make it easy to see why USA Weekend ranked Pittsburgh as one of the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Places in America."

 

Grandview Length: 3 miles
Time to Allow: 2 days


 

  • Kayaking Western PA

    Kayaking Western PA
    Submitted By: Jeff & Kym Christy
    Last year, at the age of 52, my wife and I, and friends started kayaking the streams, rivers and lakes of Western PA. We came across this old dam on Henry Run while kayaking the Clarion River this past Memorial Day weekend. There are numerous remote, scenic areas that can only be explored from the water, not to mention the relaxation experienced floating down a lazy stream. PA has stunning beauty if we just stop and look around.

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  • Best Memorial Day ever

    Best Memorial Day ever
    Submitted By: Bob Caton
    The weekend prior we did Jim Thorpe, PA, the coolest little town in the state. For Memorial Day we went to where it all began: Philly! The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, our beloved Phillies and, of course, a "Whiz Wit" at Pat's. The next day was the amazing Art Museum, and, oh yeah, shocking my girlfriend at LOVE Park!

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  • National Road

    National Road
    Submitted By: KK
    When we head East for vacation, we always take this old road. The scenery is beautiful, and we like seeing the old highway markers. It's a lot less stressful than the big highways.

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    Last vacation before the noise!

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