The Duquesne Incline
Take a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country. Opened on May 20, 1877. The Duquesne Incline’s upper station houses a museum of Pittsburgh history, including photos and a storehouse of information on inclines from around the world. Unusual Pittsburgh souvenirs, maps and photos can be found at the gift shop. Ride the Incline all the way to the top of Mt. Washington and enjoy a view of the city.
Point State Park
Point State Park, located at the confluence of three rivers, is at the tip of Pittsburgh’s “Golden Triangle.” The park commemorates and preserves the strategic and historic heritage of the area during the French and Indian War.
The North Shore
The sports-centric North Shore is home to the city’s professional football and baseball stadiums, Heinz Field and PNC Park, plus lots of lively sports bars, steakhouses and brewpubs. The Andy Warhol Museum showcases an extensive collection of the artist’s pop-art paintings and archives, while families enjoy gazing at celestial wonders in Carnegie Science Center’s planetarium. You can also walk along a beautiful trail that is on the side of the river.
Pittsburgh Museums
Carnegie Museum of Natural History,Andy Warhol Museum, Heinz History Center, Carnegie Science Center, Randyland, Carnegie Museum of Art, The Mattress Factory, Allegheny Observatory.
The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is one of only six major zoo and aquarium combinations in the United States.
