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Sight South Shore, Mount Washington

Station Square

A sight in South Shore, Mount Washington, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon Jan 1.

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Why go

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

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Mount Washington, alongside 2 activities, 1 place to eat and 1 sight. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Monongahela Incline and The Rink at PPG Place. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Cities
Neighborhood
South Shore
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Afternoon Jan 1

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Monongahela Incline

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

    Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    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 · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Point State Park

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

    Outdoors · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.5 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 · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    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 · 0.5 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Duquesne Incline

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

    Activity · 0.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More sights to see in Mount Washington

Another curated sight in Mount Washington. 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 Station Square itself, we suggest: Afternoon 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
40.43500, -80.00750
Destination
Mount Washington, Pennsylvania

Station Square: quick answers

How much time do you need at Station Square?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Station Square. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Station Square?

Our pick: Afternoon Jan 1. Insider tip: Cross the Smithfield Street Bridge on foot to get back downtown.

Which TripsCircle routes include Station Square?

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

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