Until vehicles were prevalent in Pittsburgh, people required a method to go from their homes (which were often on top of the hillsides) to the mills and industries (typically oriented along the river). Many funicular inclines were built during the period to transport passengers up and down the slopes. However, when vehicles became more widespread, many of the inclines closed and were demolished. Today, just two remain (both on Mount Washington), and one, the Duquesne Incline, is a popular destination for both visitors and locals alike—not only because it is almost 140 years old, but also because the trip offers one of the most stunning skyline views of Pittsburgh you’ll ever see!
1435 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211, USA
Distance: 0.23 mi (straight line)
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481 Three Rivers Heritage Trl, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
Distance: 0.37 mi (straight line)
Carnegie Science Center, Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.39 mi (straight line)
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Fort Pitt Blockhouse, Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.39 mi (straight line)
Fort Pitt Museum, Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.39 mi (straight line)
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CXRR+HH Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.46 mi (straight line)
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Point State Park, Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.50 mi (straight line)
Gateway Clipper Fleet, West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.59 mi (straight line)
Rivers Casino, Casino Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.62 mi (straight line)
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Three Rivers Heritage Trail System - Monongahela Wharf, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.63 mi (straight line)
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Andy Warhol Museum, Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.96 mi (straight line)
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National Aviary, Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.99 mi (straight line)
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 1.04 mi (straight line)
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Sienna Mercato, Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 1.12 mi (straight line)
507 Foreland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
Distance: 1.31 mi (straight line)
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1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Distance: 1.39 mi (straight line)
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Senator John Heinz History Center, Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 1.39 mi (straight line)
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