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Monongahela Incline


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 49 attractions in Pittsburgh
Traveler Description: This tram, opened in 1870, still carries passengers up and down Mount Washington.
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Attraction type: Tram, Historic site
Address: Grandview Avenue
Carson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15211
Tel: 412-442-2000

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4 of 5 stars
Dand978   173 contributions
Mass
Sep 23, 2009

Both of the inclines in the area are worth checking out, though you really only need to ride one to get the idea. You can easily drive to the top of either. Both have interesting neighborhoods worth checking out if you have the time. I'm not buying the "second best view in the U.S." claim, but it is definitely a... more

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4 of 5 stars
Em_from_Mn   3 contributions
Minneapolis
Jul 21, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

We flew into Pittsburgh and were in West Virginia for a wedding - so coming back to the airport we had some time and The Incline was recommended as a cool family friendly thing to do. While the tourist info would tell you to go to Station Square - don't expect to catch the Incline right there. It is across... more

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5 of 5 stars
ral338   224 contributions
Jul 8, 2009

These inclines are unique to Pittsburgh, I think they are must rides. This one has great views of the city from right across the river. Easily reached from the Station Square complex. There is a restaurant district at the top so you can spend some time there. more

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4 of 5 stars
birdlady07   174 contributions
Merrillville, Indiana
May 23, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I enjoyed the ride on the Monongahela Incline in Pittsburgh. It's a steeper incline than the more famous Duquense Incline also in Pittsburgh. I sat on the side where I could see the view of Pittsburgh going up and down the incline. I was surprised that the doors shut quickly and I was on my up to the top. At... more

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4 of 5 stars
MetsFan_NEPA   11 contributions
Pennsylvania
May 14, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Not as good as the 'other incline' but definetly worth the $2.25 round trip (kids under 5 free). Nice Ice cream and coffee shop on the top ( one block in). Do this incline during the day and the other one at night! more

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4 of 5 stars
torotech   19 contributions
York, Pennsylvania
Dec 5, 2008

My wife and I recently visited the mongahela incline on a visit to Pitt. The ride up to the top is pretty quick, and while cheap, its not a great deal considering all you get is a 60 second ride up the side of hill. The view from the top is great, but you could just as easily drive up... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ijit1975   33 contributions
Bethesda, Maryland
May 27, 2008

What a neat little slice of 19th century history in the 21st century! It's an inexpensive attraction ($2.50 round trip) and the view from the Mt. Washington is breathtaking, especially on a clear day. more

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5 of 5 stars
WI_Traveller   66 contributions
Beloit, Wisconsin
Apr 14, 2008

We really enjoyed this attraction. The view from the Mt. Washington neighborhood is awesome, and there is a Pittsburgh mass transit stop right at the bottom where you can ride into downtown. more

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5 of 5 stars
oopgh   1 contribution
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jan 6, 2008

As a lifetime Pittsburgh resident, I have been to the incline many times with visitors from out of town, yet the incline still fascinates me. The view is gorgeous and the incline is an important historical monument in Pittsburgh. The view from the upper incline station is amazing, and just looking down upon the city from there is breathtaking. The... more

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4 of 5 stars
jeffysgirl   44 contributions
Northeast
Jul 5, 2007
4
people found this review helpful

We took the short walk to the Monongahela Incline from Station Square. There is parking available in a lot right down the road for $5.00 a day on the weekend. The fee is $2.25 for a round trip fare. You need exact change. There is a change machine in the building. The fee is collected after you get off on... more

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Monongahela Incline Address

Grandview Avenue, Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
Tel: 412-442-2000