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The experts at visitPA and The Wall Street Journal recommend this place
"Scenic place to relax and just soak in the skyline"(3 Tips)"Hands down the best views of the city here!"(25 Tips)
"sweeping panorama of downtown Pittsburgh"(2 Tips)
"... great shot of the most romantic and beautiful city skyline in America."(3 Tips)
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- visitPANovember 27, 2013Named one of the top 10 most beautiful views in the country by USA Weekend magazine, Mount Washington features a sweeping panorama of downtown Pittsburgh and the surrounding countryside.Upvote10Downvote
No matter where you are on Grandview Ave. (Lots of places to see), you can get a great shot of the most romantic and beautiful city skyline in America.Upvote9DownvoteUpvoted Mar 18- Emerald View Park has new scenic walking trails that can be accessed near the "Point of View" statue of George Washington & Guyasuta on the western end of Grandview Avenue.Upvote4Downvote
Srijan ChakrabortyApril 26, 2016amazing view of the Pittsburgh city. do carry a fleece jacket because its very windy up there. carriage rides cost $5Upvote3Downvote
Jenya SJune 24, 2016Beautiful scenic views of the downtown Burgh, even more amazing at night. Super romantic too.UpvoteDownvote- Brendon LouisFebruary 3, 2017Amazing view of the city. Its really nice to come up here at night time and see the city lit up.UpvoteDownvote
Dee EvansApril 4, 2015It's supposedly the second most beautiful view in America! It's delightful, especially at sunsetUpvoteDownvote
Sheen SehgalDecember 20, 2012do not forget to check out the Indian and Washington statue across from Monteray BayUpvote1Downvote
Zara KhanOctober 21, 2014Spectacular view. Must visit during the day and at night to see the city light up.UpvoteDownvote
USA WEEKEND MagazineAugust 31, 2011Enjoy the unforgettable view of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers merging to create the mighty Ohio. At night, lights twinkle on no fewer than 15 bridges. Read moreUpvoteDownvote- Michael KnauerFebruary 13, 2015You can see the entire city, an experience that you can't get from any pictures.Upvote1Downvote
Brian JeongAugust 25, 2014Great place to go for a view of the city. Great tourist attractionUpvoteDownvote
hanibal obaidSeptember 24, 2013Amazing view of downtown Pittsburgh, take up one of the inclines for the best experienceUpvote1Downvote
Walk down the street to Cafe Cravings. Good coffee, great food and friendly owners. Not open late tho.UpvoteDownvote- Aaron CruzNovember 27, 2011Scenic place to relax and just soak in the skyline, bridges, rivers and hills all in one view.
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Jessica PhiloJanuary 29, 2012This is a great tourist-ey place to come any time of year. It's a cheap date too :)~UpvoteDownvote
Try the view (not the television show); it's breathtaking.Upvote2Downvote
Alexa (@ladylexy) AndrzejewskiJuly 2, 2012The reward for riding the incline and walking along Mount Washington!UpvoteDownvote
Need to clear your mind? Go up here, check in and just take in the city. It is so relaxingUpvote1Downvote
Joedy WatsonJanuary 2, 2010Go to Mount Wash and check out the skyline. Must do at night.UpvoteDownvote
Emine KayaalpOctober 4, 2016Gittiğiniz vakit çok önemli gecesi ayrı güzel gündüzü ayrı.Biz ikindi vakti gibi gittik hem gündüzünü hem gecesini yaşama şansımız oldu.Bu şehrin en güzel noktası.....UpvoteDownvote
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