Duquesne Incline

Ride an 1877 funicular in original wooden cable cars up Mount Washington to an observation deck over downtown Pittsburgh.

1197 West Carson St · Pittsburgh, PA

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Price: Under $25
Good for: First-time visitors
History lovers
A night out for two
Public transit nearby: W Carson St + Duquesne InclineBus 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28X, 29 and 5 more · 310 ft away
Grandview Ave + #1209 (Duquesne Incline)Bus 40 · 430 ft away
Grandview Ave + CohassettBus 40 · 460 ft away
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Flying in: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is about 12 miles away.
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About Duquesne Incline

The Duquesne Incline has carried riders up Mount Washington since May 1877, and its original wooden cable cars are still in service. The track climbs 400 feet at a 30 degree grade. At the upper station you can step onto an observation deck facing the Golden Triangle and browse a museum of Pittsburgh history with photos of inclines from around the world. Bring exact cash for the fare, since there are no tickets, reservations or card payments.

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