Duquesne & Monongahela Inclines and Mount Washington

As ranked by most travel sites and magazines, the top tourist attraction in Pittsburgh is usually the two inclines that go up Mount Washington.  Both inclines, the Duquesne and Monongahela, start near Station Square on the South Side of Pittsburgh, across the Monongahela River from Downtown Pittsburgh.

The Duquesne Incline is in itself a working museum.  At the top, you can learn about the machinery and history of both inclines, as well as visit their gift shop.  The attendants at both inclines are very friendly and the cost to ride them is minimal.  For a round trip ticket up one incline and down the other, it ran us $5.50 for two people.  Not bad at all.  The walk between the two inclines is about a mile, but it offers gorgeous panoramic views of Downtown Pittsburgh that should not be missed!