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| - This unique spot offers spectacular views of the surprisingly beautiful city of Pittsburgh.
To enjoy the bird's-eye of the downtown skyline, husband and I rode the Duquesne Incline up Mount Washington and then walked a mile along Grandview Avenue to descend the Monongahela Incline. Despite being warned by several locals that to walk between the two stations was "impossible," "not pedestrian friendly," and "grueling," we found this constitutional to be quite doable, helped by sidewalks the whole way, and fairly easy.
Between the two stations are several overlooks, each offering a slightly different view of Pittsburgh. The overlooks seemingly stretch out over the river and you feel floated over downtown. The houses, churches, libraries, apartments, and businesses along Grandview Avenue are mostly quaint and attractive, too, a vibrant, unique neighborhood giving off a welcoming, communal vibe.
If you skipped a trip up Mount Washington your visit to Pittsburgh, you'd be missing out.
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