Pittsburgh, fondly called the 'City of bridges' is best seen from Mount Washington. Most of the beautiful photographs that you may see of the Pittsburgh landscape and skyline have been taken from Mount Washington.

The Hill was first called Coal Hill, thanks to the mining industry which was based on the south side, near the Monongahela River. In 1876, Coal Hill became Mount Washington.

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Inclines were built on the insistence of immigrant workers, who found the climb to their homes too steep. Thus, the Monongahela Incline and the Duquesne Incline were set up. The number of inclines increased and for a long time, these were the only means to reach the top of the hill.

Now, only the first two exist and still serve as a main route for traffic going to the Pittsburgh area for work or other needs. These are also two of the only inclines operational in the country at present.

The top of Mount Washington is visited now mostly by people, tourists and Pittsburgh citizens alike, for what is called the Restaurant Row. The breathtaking view of downtown Pittsburgh from the hill, ranked the second most beautiful view in the country, urged many restaurateurs to set shop here.

There are many restaurants here with choice food, scenic view and world-class ambience. Some of them are Belle Vista Restaurant, Monterey Bay Fish Groto Restaurant, The Tin Angel Restaurant, Coal Hill Steak House, Georgetowne Inn, Cafe Cravings and Isabela on Grandview

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Mt. Washington is very popular for its panoramic beauty. Considered as the second most beautiful view in America by the weekend magazine of USA for its amazing nighttime view, visit to the city of Pittsburgh is incomplete if you do not stop along Mt. Washington. The place is very popular for the steep hill that faces the Pittsburgh skyline which is in fact a mind-blowing view of the city.

The Mt. Washington is prevalent for the row of restaurant which lies parallel to the crest of Mt. Washington. The Duquesne inclines and Monongahela inclines are the most important geographical feature of the. These inclines are said to be the oldest yet continuous inclines in the world. Your Pittsburgh visit will never be complete without stopping by the Mt. Washington to look at the amazing view or clicking a photo at the Grandview Avenue.

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If you are visiting Mt. Washington from Downtown Pittsburgh it is less than 3 miles from this central business district but the distance is vertical. You can reach the site by transport such as car, bus, or incline. But once you are in the spot, pay a visit the Grandview Avenue as well as the Shiloh Street which is at a walk able distance.

It is really fun to climb the 400-foot Mt. Washington slopes using the historic inclines. They are funicular railways enabling you to climb the famous Grandview Avenue, which is a popular spot for romantic strolls, as well as fine dining. You can never resist the charms of Mount Washington's vistas which is one of the best in the country.

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