Monongahela Incline Pittsburgh PA

Monongahela Incline

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The Monongahela Incline is a funicular located near the Smithfield Street Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Designed and built by Prussian-born … See more

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Sep 17, 2023
Decided to take the incline down with colleagues after drinks at Shiloh Gastro. The historic incline offered amazing views and easy access to public transport once you reach the bottom. Full review by mrs_un0
Jul 1, 2023
I’m so glad we went to this incline! It’s approximately 30 walk from our hotel through downtown across the bridge to get to this. You get your ticket through a kiosk (a couple of $), and you scan it … Full review by dalc1000
May 1, 2023
A different experience than the one in Quebec City or the streetcar that goes straight up in San Fransciso. This feels safe. Even though it is a couple of minutes. The view goiing up or down is much … Full review by ElvisAndrus
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The Monongahela Incline, built by John Endres in 1870, is located near the Smithfield Street Bridge in Pittsburgh. It is the oldest continuou…
touristlink.com
The Monongahela Incline is a funicular located near the Smithfield Street Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Designed and built by Prussia…
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This structure was the first of 17 inclines that once traversed the steep slopes along the river that bears the same name. The tilted rail cars …
cityseeker.com
The Monongahela Incline is a fully functional cliff railway in the USA. It is one of only two surviving inclines in Pittsburgh, the other bein…
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Architect:John Endres
Date founded:May 28, 1870

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How much is parking at station square
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It wasn't bad. I dont remember the rates but it wasnt more than like $15 for the 4 hours we were there. We had gone on a boat tour and then did the incline and had lunch at the top so it …
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It wasn't bad. I dont remember the rates but it wasnt more than like $15 for the 4 hours we were there. We had gone on a boat tour and then did the incline and had lunch at the top so it was very reasonable.
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Is this available during snow conditions?
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Yes , available year round. Only down for maintenance and or repairs as it is over 100 years old but very safe.
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Can I ride the T to this?
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It is one block from the stop.
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Can you ride the wheelchair onto the incline itself? We tried to do the Duquesne Incline a few years back which is not …
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Can you ride the wheelchair onto the incline itself? We tried to do the Duquesne Incline a few years back which is not handicapped accessible, but they said the Monongahela one is....we just couldn't find parking.
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Yes you can. There is an elevator to the top of the 3-level car.
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What's name of local transportation systems for Pittsburgh
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Port Authority
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