Station Square

On the South Side of the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh is Station Square.  Various bars, restaurants and shopping is available here, as well as a beautiful view of downtown Pittsburgh.

We came here on a Saturday night, and there were a decent amount of people around, although we did expect more of a crowd.  The restaurants seemed to be a mix of chains and local fare.  This is also where you can start a cruise on the Gateway Clipper or the Just Ducky Tours.

If you're in Pittsburgh, this is definitely an area to check out.  However, don't expect it to have as much selection in this restaurant/bar area as you'd find in other major cities.

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!