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Pittsburgh, PA
Mount Washington
I decided to begin this
trip in one of my favorite towns, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. And
one of my favorite places in Pittsburgh is Mount Washington.
The view from atop
the mountain is simply beautiful, and may come as a surprise to anyone
who pictures the 'burgh as a soot-covered steel town. At one time
(perhaps 50 years ago), that image was accurate, but the city has
cleaned itself up quite nicely.
All that
steel makes for some beautiful buildings, but Pittsburgh's bridges are
even more distinctive. Since the city's downtown is wedged between
the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, numerous steel spans are a
necessity.
Mt.
Washington gives visitors a unique view of a city skyline. While
in most cities, you must be content to look up at the skyline,
here you can look out and down upon it. There are
even a pair of concrete observation decks that hang over the edge of the
hillside, providing an unobstructed view.
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Reaching Mt. Washington can be either complicated or easy,
depending on how you choose to get there. For the easy
way, cross the Monongahela River and park at Station Square.
This shopping complex also offers access to one of the city's
two inclines--railroads that take you straight up the side of
the mountain.
Now here's the more difficult
route. From I-279, take the last exit before the tunnel
(US 19 Truck Rte.). Turn Left on Woodruff Street, then
veer to the left on Merrimac Street. As you crest the
hill, take a right on Grandview Avenue and start hunting for a
parking spot! |
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