As a native Pittsburgher, I've known about the West End Overlook but somehow it has taken me almost 40 years to get there and admire the view. I decided one chilly spring morning to wake up early and drive over to take in the sunrise.
The park itself is small but clean, wouldn't be a bad meeting place for a picnic when the weather is warmer. It's also relatively easy to find and there's even a parking lot.
What really makes this a 5 star location is that view. From the West End Overlook, you get a head on picture of the city from the point where the three rivers meet. The sound of traffic zooming across the bridges is dulled only by the chirping of the birds as the day begins.
Watching the sun rise over the hill and shine on our fair city was one of the most majestic scenes. And even though I've lived in Pittsburgh my entire life and viewed the city from several different angles, I think this might now be my favorite. I can't wait to take my out-of-town guests here and show it off.