text: I have visited Pittsburgh as a tourist about every other year for most of my life And nearly every trip includes a ride up the Mon It remains just as fun and a little bit scary as when I was a kid nnFew cities boast a view like the downtown Pittsburgh skyline as seen from Mt Washington Bring your camerannI recommend the Monongahela incline over the Duquesne incline because it is convenient to Station Square and a T station However once you are on top of the hill take a walk over to the Duquesne station It is about a mile away with some seriously graded hills but you will be walking along the skyline and next to some impressive hilltop homes At the Duquesne station you will find all sorts of historical exhibits and a gift shop The outdoor platform might be the best view on the entire hill nnBathrooms are not convenient at the top of Mt Washington so make a stop at Station Square before you head up Also I always travel to Pittsburgh with lots of quarters and one dollar bills The inclines and the T require exact change