You’ll also find the Fort Pitt Museum, which offers insight into Pennsylvania’s role in the American Revolution, and the Fort Pitt Block House - a small defensive stronghold built in 1764. The park’s most iconic feature is the Point Fountain - one of the largest in the country - spraying water 150 feet into the air. Point State ParkĪt the junction of the city’s three rivers sits the 36-acre Point State Park, with scenic walking trails and river access for kayaking and boating. Once at Mount Washington you can have a meal at one of the restaurants overlooking Pittsburgh’s skyline. The funicular still uses two of its original cable cars, and when you reach the upper station you can browse the photos and displays that document its history.
The Duquesne Incline is a historic 19th-century funicular leading up to Mount Washington, one of the city’s most charming neighborhoods. Typically 328 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance. Services are operated by Pittsburgh Regional Transit. The journey time between PNC Park and Rivers Casino is around 25 min and covers a distance of around 2 miles. The district is also home to the Carnegie Museum of Art, one of the finest contemporary art collections in the country. PNC Park to Rivers Casino by walk and bus. There’s also a great selection of cafes, international delis, and some of Pittsburgh’s top restaurants, pop-up markets, and street fairs.
The city’s former warehouse district is now a hub for shopping and eating where you’ll find loads of independent boutiques, homewares stores, fresh produce and flower stalls, and souvenir shops.
