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. The district is also home to the Carnegie Museum of Art, one of the finest contemporary art collections in the country. 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.

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