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Duquesne Incline


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 47 attractions in Pittsburgh
Traveler Description:
Scale Mount Washington in one of two original 1877 cable cars for a fun and unique ride and a breathtaking view of the Pittsburgh skyline when you...... more » Scale Mount Washington in one of two original 1877 cable cars for a fun and unique ride and a breathtaking view of the Pittsburgh skyline when you reach the top of the 400-foot incline. « less
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Attraction type: Transportation museum, Tram
Address: 1220 Grandview Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15211-1204
Tel: 412 381 1665

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5 of 5 stars
ral338 156 contributions
Jul 8, 2009

These inclines are unique to Pittsburgh, so to me they are both must rides. I walked to this one from downtown across the bridge - took about 20 minutes, but there is a bus stop also. While the view from the Mon incline is a bit better in my opinion, this one has a self guided tour (for another 50... more

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4 of 5 stars
birdlady07 175 contributions
Merrillville, Indiana
May 26, 2009

The Duquense incline is a fun ride up and down the Mountain with some spectacular scenery at the top. Great photo opportunities. There are also many good restaurants and coffee shops to visit near the incline. They have an excellent museum at the top with photos of Pittsburgh history including the great flood in 1936 and history and photos of... more

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1 of 5 stars
aatishdalvi 2 contributions
Racine
May 25, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I had been to this place thinking that it would be some fun to watch Pittsburgh from the top, but it is nothing like that, please do not waste your precious time in going to this place. Also they charge $ 6 for the train to take you upstairs, do not waste your money as you can reach there via... more

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5 of 5 stars
MetsFan_NEPA 10 contributions
Pennsylvania
May 14, 2009

Great view at night. Bring a Camara. Pay the extra $.50 at the top to see the 'behind the scenes'. more

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5 of 5 stars
gypsy999 4 contributions
Dallas
Mar 14, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

A trip on either of the inclines is one of the unique things you can do in Pittsburgh! Drive up from downtown Pittsburgh to Mt. Washington (just a few minutes), park, take spectacular photos of the city then take the QUICK trip down/up the incline and enjoy the historic/retro fun. more

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5 of 5 stars
Gweedoe 10 contributions
Boston, Ma
Jan 5, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

It is so worth the 4 bucks... I would recomending starting at the bottom and then going to the top... and enjoying the view and then returning to the lower station. The view of pittsburgh is historic from the top of the Duquesne Incline!! more

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5 of 5 stars
LoveSeeingAmerica 1 contribution
New Jersey
Sep 14, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I highly recommend the Duquesne Incline to visitors to Pittsburgh. On a nice day, the view of the city and three rivers is priceless. Cost is inexpensive, the incline itself is historic site and the top station has interesting pictures of industrial Pittsburgh. And that’s not it. Walk a couple of doors away for casual meal at a sports bar/restaurant... more

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4 of 5 stars
ExistingAlternatives 30 contributions
Toronto
Jul 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Definitely worth the visit Total cost up and down $4, free parking I would not go as far as calling it a museum, but it is definitely unusual method of transportation. There is als a number of exhibits on the upper platform about the history of inclines and environmental impacts of industry For mechanically "inclined", don't forget a quick tour... more

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5 of 5 stars
civilengtiger 226 contributions
Helena, Alabama
Aug 17, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

As others have noted, the Duquesne Incline is a great attraction. From the airport it is a relatively quick side trip and is easily accessible from I-279 just before entering the Ft. Pitt Tunnel and running around the west end of Mt. Washington. Free parking is across the street at the signaled intersection immediately BEFORE reaching the lower station and... more

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5 of 5 stars
sleepybeth 12 contributions
Pittsburgh, PA
Sep 15, 2006
7/7 found this review helpful

Going up either of the inclines in Pittsburgh is a treat, but I recommend the Duquesne Incline. It's easy to park at the far end of Station Square and take the pedestrian walkway across Carson Street. The view is fantastic. Just as interesting (to me at least) are all the old pictures posted in the visitor's center at the top... more

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Duquesne Incline Address

1220 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211-1204
Tel: 412 381 1665