Mount Washington is one of Pittsburgh's best areas. It offers spectacular views of the city and has some of the finest restaurants overlooking the city. Among these restaurants are Monterey Bay fish grotto, Altius, and the classic LeMont restaurant.
There are two inclines that service it-the Monongahela and the Duquesne. The Monongahela incline is currently closed for a 3 month renovation project but the Duquesne incline is still operable and there are some overlook extensions to take pictures. Many brides come up here for wedding pictures. Near the Monterey Bar there is a historical statue of George Washington and Guyasuta a predominant Indian chief during the French and Indian war.
If you wish to drive with a view then head up McArdle roadway prior to entering the Liberty tunnels southbound from the city.
Mount Washington provides one of the finest viewing areas for fireworks throughout the year. It does tend to get very crowded so if you want to catch a different glimpse of them head over to Grandview Park near Bailey Ave that is another hidden vantage point.
There is a nice bakery called the Grandview Bakery you might want to check out. Shiloh street is the main business district. Sycamore street is indeed a challenging drive along with its windy roads. That street is often used in bike marathons.
Finally the neighborhood is graced with vintage homes worth looking at. Most of the city's tunnels including the Wabash tunnel run through it.
It is a great way to see Pittsburgh and the north shore from a higher level.