Mount Washington

Along the banks of the Monongahela River on the south end of Pittsburgh, PA, sits Mount Washington, a steep hill and neighborhood that overlooks the skyline of downtown Pittsburgh. The view from Mount Washington was rated the second most beautiful view in America by USA Weekend.

The hill used to be called "Coal Hill," because mines operated at this location. Tunnels at the base of the hill that were utilized by the mining establishments can still be seen today. Stone was also quarried from the hill at one time. The stone for the second Allegheny County Courthouse came from this hill. The hill was renamed Mount Washington in 1876, which is about the time the first drawing of Pittsburgh was crafted from this hill. Since then, most of the photographs of the Pittsburgh skyline come from this perspective. There are also tunnels through Mount Washington that were used by the miners.

Mount Washington has a line of upscale restaurants that are located around the area. It is also the home of one of the leading publishers in the country Autumn House Press.

Mount Washington is located about a 30-minute car ride east of the Pittsburgh International Airport. It is within walking distance of the Duquesne and Monongahela Inclines, boat cruises on the river, and Fort Pitt Museum.