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Grandview Avenue overlooks

A sight in Mount Washington, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Midday Jan 1.

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Grandview Avenue overlooks in Mount Washington
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Why go

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

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Mount Washington, alongside 2 activities, 1 place to eat and 1 sight. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Duquesne Incline and Point State Park.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Mount Washington
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Midday Jan 1

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Mount Washington. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Duquesne Incline

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

    Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Point State Park

    Park at the tip of downtown where the Allegheny and Monongahela meet to form the Ohio.

    Outdoors · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Station Square

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

    Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Future of Pittsburgh ball rise

    At midnight the illuminated ball rises nearly 75 feet at Stanwix Street and Penn Avenue as fireworks go off.

    Sight · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Rink at PPG Place

    Outdoor ice rink around a tall Christmas tree in the plaza of the glass PPG Place towers.

    Activity · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Original Oyster House

    Pittsburgh's oldest bar and restaurant, open on Market Square since 1870, known for oversized fish sandwiches.

    Food · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Grandview Avenue overlooks is a stop on our Pittsburgh New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Mount Washington

Grandview Avenue overlooks is our only sight pick in Mount Washington; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Mount Washington guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Mount Washington run from 34°F in January to 84°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Grandview Avenue overlooks itself, we suggest: Midday Jan 1.

Modelled monthly averages for Mount Washington from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Mount Washington weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
40.43989, -80.01759
Destination
Mount Washington, Pennsylvania

Grandview Avenue overlooks: quick answers

How much time do you need at Grandview Avenue overlooks?

Plan on about an hour at Grandview Avenue overlooks. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Grandview Avenue overlooks?

Our pick: Midday Jan 1. Insider tip: Walk the 1.5 miles between the two inclines along the ridge.

Is Grandview Avenue overlooks free?

Yes, we list Grandview Avenue overlooks as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Grandview Avenue overlooks?

Grandview Avenue overlooks appears on Pittsburgh New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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