The Best Things to Do in Pittsburgh, USA

For unbeatable views of Pittsburgh, as well as access the stylish Mount Washington neighbourhood, take a ride on the Duquesne Incline. Opened in 1877, it was restored by a local collective in the late 1960s and still features the two original wooden cable cars. It runs 365 days a year between the Lower and Upper Stations, the latter of which has an observation deck with views across the city and a museum exploring the history of Pittsburgh and the incline itself. Visitors can also watch the incline’s machinery operate while the cars are in motion.

If you fancy a physical challenge, head to Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood and try and climb or cycle the United States’ steepest street. Canton Avenue, although only about 630ft (190m) long, has a gradient of 37%. In other words, for every 100ft (30.5m), there’s an elevation increase of 37ft (11m). In fact, it’s really the steepest street in the world, although that title officially goes to Baldwin Street in New Zealand, which is longer than Canton but has a slightly gentler gradient of 35%. At least going down Canton is fun, especially on a bike.