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Visiting Grandview Avenue overlooks
A string of platforms along Grandview Avenue looks straight down on the Point, where the Allegheny and Monongahela join to form the Ohio, with downtown's towers and bridges spread out below.
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Quick answer
Grandview Avenue overlooks is a viewpoint in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh. Allow 1 hour; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Viewpoint
- Area
- Mount Washington
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, views, photo spot and couples
- Best months
- August–October
About Grandview Avenue overlooks
A string of platforms along Grandview Avenue looks straight down on the Point, where the Allegheny and Monongahela join to form the Ohio, with downtown's towers and bridges spread out below. The Monongahela Incline, opened in 1870 and among the oldest in the United States, connects the eastern end to Station Square.
Tip: Walk the 1.5 km between the tops of the two inclines, then ride down the Monongahela Incline to Station Square for a different view.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Mount Washington, clifftop streets with Grandview Avenue's skyline views.
Best time to visit Grandview Avenue overlooks
Grandview Avenue overlooks is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- September: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
- August: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
- October: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, moderate crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-September the sun sets at about 19:29 local time (calculated for Pittsburgh).
When to visit Pittsburgh has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Pittsburgh itinerary visits Grandview Avenue overlooks on day 2, together with Carnegie Museums of Natural History and Art, Cathedral of Learning and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
- No. 6 of the 18 sights in our Pittsburgh things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Pittsburgh.
Near Grandview Avenue overlooks
Also in Mount Washington, so you can walk between them:
- Duquesne Incline — 1 hour, low cost
If you like Grandview Avenue overlooks
- PNC Park — North Shore, 3 hours
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens — Oakland, 1.5–2 hours
- Point State Park and Fort Pitt — Downtown, 1–2 hours
- Gateway Clipper riverboats — Station Square, 1–2 hours
Staying near Grandview Avenue overlooks
Stay in Mount Washington ($$) to walk here: clifftop streets with Grandview Avenue's skyline views. All areas to stay in Pittsburgh.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Grandview Avenue overlooks?
Plan 1 hour. With Duquesne Incline nearby, it fits a half-day in Mount Washington.
+Is Grandview Avenue overlooks free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Grandview Avenue overlooks?
August–October for the most comfortable weather. Walk the 1.5 km between the tops of the two inclines, then ride down the Monongahela Incline to Station Square for a different view.
+Do I need to book Grandview Avenue overlooks in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.