This is absolutely the best way to take in the Pittsburgh skyline! As a former resident of Pittsburgh, this is where we would always take out of town visitors, and there are a few outlooks for pictures too. Sometimes you'll see wedding parties taking pictures (using the skyline as their backdrop) after having rehearsal dinner at one of the restaurants on Mt. Washington. The best way to get to the top is to take one of the two inclines (Monongahela will get you closer to the center of the action) so not only you get a great view going up (and down) in addition to once you are at the top. Plus, parking is a hassle and the incline allows you to skip all that. Grandview Avenue, the main drag through Mt. Washington, is dotted with some really great (and a couple that have gone severely downhill) expensive restaurants, many offering breathtaking views of the city from dining tables. If you want a little more casual, but still great food, try Shiloh Grill for similar views but at more affordable prices. Also, if you like cocktails (or any kind of adult beverage for that matter) check out The Summit-it's open air in the summer and a perfect spot to grab a drink (or two). Mt. Washington is surely one of the highlights of Pittsburgh and is a spot that I truly miss now that I no longer live in the 'Burgh!