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Mount Washington

A slow Jan 1 riding the inclines up for the view of the three rivers, then lunch in the Strip. We have mapped 2 sights, 2 activities and 1 place to eat here, each with a reason to go.

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Mount Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Places
6

2 See · 2 Do · 1 Eat · 1 Shop

Curated routes
1

Pittsburgh New Year's Eve

Best season
Dec 30 – Jan 1

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

29°C / 84°F avg high

Coolest month
January

1°C / 34°F avg high

Wettest month
June

about 105 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Mount Washington

6 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Mount Washington across Mount Washington and South Shore.

  • Grandview Avenue overlooks in Mount WashingtonPhoto: Danny Fowler · CC BY-SA 2.0
    See

    Grandview Avenue overlooks

    Row of overlook platforms along the ridge with a full view of downtown, the Point and the bridges.

    Tip Walk the 1.5 miles between the two inclines along the ridge.

    • Mount Washington
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Midday Jan 1
  • See

    Station Square

    Old Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad station and freight buildings on the riverbank, now shops and restaurants.

    Tip Cross the Smithfield Street Bridge on foot to get back downtown.

    • South Shore
    • $
    • 45 min
    • Afternoon Jan 1

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Mount Washington.

  • Duquesne Incline in Mount WashingtonPhoto: Dllu · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Do

    Duquesne Incline

    Cable car from 1877 that climbs Mount Washington in wooden cars, with an observation deck at the top.

    Tip Bring cash or a transit card and check holiday hours before you go.

    • Mount Washington
    • $
    • 45 min
    • Late morning Jan 1
  • Monongahela Incline in Mount WashingtonPhoto: Cbaile19 · CC0
    Do

    Monongahela Incline

    Oldest operating funicular in the US, from 1870, running down the hill to Station Square.

    Tip Ride it down to finish your walk along the ridge.

    • Mount Washington
    • $
    • 20 min
    • Early afternoon Jan 1

Eat

1 place to eat in Strip District, picked for groups who care about the food.

  • Primanti Bros. in Mount WashingtonPhoto: Tom Murphy VII · Public domain
    Eat

    Primanti Bros.

    Original 1933 Strip District counter serving sandwiches with fries and coleslaw piled inside the bread.

    Tip Check holiday hours before you go; expect a short line at lunch.

    • Strip District
    • $
    • 45 min
    • Lunch Jan 1

Shop

1 shop in Strip District for browsing and souvenirs.

  • Strip District in Mount WashingtonPhoto: Perry Quan · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Shop

    Strip District

    Old wholesale produce district along Penn Avenue, now full of food shops, coffee roasters and markets.

    Tip Many shops close on Jan 1, so plan to browse on Dec 30.

    • Strip District
    • $
    • 1.5 hr
    • Morning Dec 30

How to fit Mount Washington into a trip

Mount Washington is stop 2 of 2 on our Pittsburgh New Year's Eve route. Follow it as-is or lift Mount Washington into your own plan.

Mount Washington month by month

Average daily highs run from 1°C / 34°F in January to 29°C / 84°F in July. June is the wettest month, with about 105 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Mount Washington weather and the best time to visit →

Near Mount Washington

8 other destinations from our guides within about 350 km (217 mi), measured in a straight line.

Mount Washington questions, answered

How many days do you need in Mount Washington?

On our Pittsburgh New Year's Eve route it is stop 2 of 2 in a 3-day trip. Split evenly, that is about 2 days here, an estimate rather than a rule. The listed visit times for our 6 places add up to roughly 5 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Mount Washington best known for?

A slow Jan 1 riding the inclines up for the view of the three rivers, then lunch in the Strip. Standouts on our list: Grandview Avenue overlooks (Row of overlook platforms along the ridge with a full view of downtown, the Point and the bridges); Station Square (Old Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad station and freight buildings on the riverbank, now shops and restaurants); Duquesne Incline (Cable car from 1877 that climbs Mount Washington in wooden cars, with an observation deck at the top).

When is the best time to visit Mount Washington?

Our Pittsburgh New Year's Eve route is best Dec 30 – Jan 1. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (29°C / 84°F), the coolest in January (1°C / 34°F) and the most rain in June (about 105 mm).

What are the best things to do in Mount Washington?

Start with Duquesne Incline, Grandview Avenue overlooks, Monongahela Incline and Station Square. Our guide lists 6 places in all, from 2 sights, 2 activities, 1 place to eat and 1 shop.

What is near Mount Washington?

The closest destinations in our guides are Downtown & the Cultural District (about 2 km / 1 mi), Ohio City & the Lakefront (about 185 km / 115 mi) and Cleveland (about 185 km / 115 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

Plan Mount Washington with your crew

Open the Pittsburgh New Year's Eve route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 6 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.

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