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Opened on May 20, 1877, the Duquesne Incline was rescued and restored by a group of local residents in 1963 and still delights residents and visitors with its original, elegant, wooden cable cars. Now you can visit the interior of the incline and watch the machinery while it operates.
The Duquesne Incline (/ dj uː ˈ k eɪ n / dew-KAYN) is a funicular scaling Mount Washington near the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Designed by Hungarian-American engineer Samuel Diescher, the incline was completed in 1877. The lower station is in the Second Empire style.
A ride on the iconic Duquesne Incline is a must-do for any trip to Pittsburgh! Glide 400 feet above Pittsburgh’s three rivers on this historic funicular, one of only a few remaining in the country.
Enjoy a spectacular panorama of Pittsburgh and its three rivers. Ride to the incline's Observation Deck in the 146-year-old Incline car to see what USA Today Weekend Magazine calls one of the "10 most beautiful views in America". Historical exhibits in the waiting room entertain between rides.
Open 365 Days a Year. Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. No Reservations or Advance Tickets. FARES: Adults (Ages 12-64) $2.50 Each Way or $5.00 Round Trip. Children (Ages 6-11) $1.25 Each Way or $2.50 Round Trip. Children 5 and Under Free. University of Pittsburgh Students Free, with proper I.D.
Duquesne Incline ran from 1877 to 1962 before closed and later reopened in 1963 with its original, elegant, wooden cable cars. The Duquesne Incline's upper station houses a museum of Pittsburgh history, including photos and a storehouse of information on inclines from around the world.
The Steel City is lucky to have two inclines: The Duquesne Incline, which has red cars; and the Monongahela Incline, known as the Mon Incline for short, which has yellow cars. If you’re visiting Pittsburgh, which of the two inclines should you ride?
Apr 8, 2024 · The Duquesne Incline in Pittsburgh Offers Stellar Views. As one of only two remaining inclines in the city of Pittsburgh, the Duquesne Incline is near and dear to everyone's hearts (much like its sister, the Monongahela Incline, located further down Grandview near Station Square).
Duquesne Incline. 1197 W. Carson St. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Phone: (412) 381-1665. Region: Pittsburgh & Its Countryside. Experience what has been called one of the 10 most beautiful views in America from the Observation deck of a well-maintained, and historic century-old cable car!
Scale the wooded slopes of Mt. Washington in beautifully restored cable cars used by commuters since 1877. Enjoy a panoramic view of Pittsburgh, peruse a pictor
