Tony Vanoy and I went to the "Point of View" on Mt Washington in Pittsburgh PA on Sunday June 8th…read more The park is free to enjoy! There is no parking lot so you need to find some on street parking near by! The views are Amazing! Pittsburgh and all the buildings with the 2 Rivers and bridges plus you can see the Pittsburgh Steeler Stadium ! The statue is of George Washington meeting and talking with the Seneca Indian Chief! I definitely recommend you checking it out!a piece of history with gorgeous views! I definitely would go back again!

Take the Duquesne Incline to Mount Washington. Turn right upon exiting the incline house and walk…read moreup the sidewalk, slight incline, to the top of the hill. As many years as I lived in the area, I had never viewed this statue of Guyasuta and Washington. It was well worth the brief climb and presents a slightly different, but still arresting, view of the city of Pittsburgh. Interestingly enough, several days later we viewed "The Football Town" at the Kamin Science Center. Imagine our surprise to see that the final sequence of the film featured Pat McAfee speaking from, you guessed it, "Point of View."

Classic Pittsburgh experience! This is definitely the better incline. Better view, cool museum at…read morethe top, and just all around a better time. The views from here cannot be beat!

This is a historic place and was right next to where we ate so it was a perfect time to check it…read moreout. It's $2.50 to go one way per person, $5 round trip. It's nothing super special per se but the price was fine to experience something historical. The only part I didn't like was the nice gentleman that let us on explained when we come back up we can pay him. No other instruction. I assumed when we reached the bottom, we just stayed on and rode back up. All of a sudden, the man at the bottom angrily yelled "let's go!! Come on!!" I felt awkward and embarrassed but like I said, I had no idea. So we actually had to get off, go inside and pay that guy (I apologized and explained we didn't know and he was cool then). Then we got back on. Check it out when you're in the area. Cash only to ride.

This memorial is on the North Shore and close to the Vietnam memorial. It sits along the river…read morefront directly across from Stage AE. As others have said in their reviews, this isn't a memorial you just glance at or even walk on by. It provides pivotal information and heartfelt reflection on yet another war that took so many lives. There are inscriptions on all sides and all worth reading. When I am back in my hometown, I like to take strolls along the Riverfront Park and always make a point to stop here and read, no matter how many times I've done it before. If you're a history buff, this one's for you.

"Come, you masters of war, You that build the big guns…read moreYou that build the death planes You that build all the bombs" (Bob Dylan) This enormous memorial covers so much ground. It has flag poles, soaring panels, sculpted bases, murals, photo collages, and twenty-four black stone panels etched with white lettering that collectively tell the story of World War II and Pittsburgh's role in the war effort. The Pearl Harbor Panel reads in part: "In less than 90 minutes the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor took a terrible toll: 18 ships lost; 2,386 Americans killed; 1,139 wounded. That count would come later. Just days after the event, an American seaman had his own view: "Well, we arrived at Pearl Harbor this morning and we were all prepared to see a sad sight...but we were still appalled at the amount of damage done. It was the greatest disaster that had befallen any navy. All of this was mighty heartbreaking, and I saw many a tear...But the men were not broken in morale...We lost the first round but are not whipped. We are just mad. We do not understand how a nation can do a thing like that. If they thought our morale would break, they are badly mistaken. We want to fight." Frank B. Hass diary entry, December 15, 1941 The Pittsburgh War Effort Panel reads in part: "Winning the War required contributions from everyone. Families "did without" as producers of home front necessities retooled to turn out munitions and military equipment. Bombers were built in former canneries; pickle plants were converted to assemble pursuit planes; and factories once devoted to the production of baby carriages now manufactured components of guns. The American Bantam Car Company in nearby Butler developed a prototype of the Jeep in 1940 and manufactured 2,675 of the vehicles during the War. "I, along with 10,000 other people, attended a launching today...(of) an ocean-going ship...built here at Pittsburgh...The most interesting thing...is that this sea-going vessel, launched out here on the Ohio River, came off an assembly line!"- Lowell Thomas, newscaster, March 5, 1942 "I wish...that the names of all the men who were doing this great production job in Pittsburgh could be written into the war history. Every time I approach Pittsburgh, especially by plane, I get a sense of tremendous power, a sense of accomplishment. Pittsburgh thrills you." - Frank Knox, Secretary of the Navy I loved how this memorial embraced the sacrifice of the entire country- military, civilians, industry, local involvement, and three panels dedicated to America's women and the various roles they played in the war as nurses, factory workers, and in military service. The Allegheny River and Riverwalk provide a beautiful setting for this majestic memorial.

The McKees Rocks Historical Society and the McKees Rocks Development Corporation are the incubators…read morefor revitilizing and renewing "the Rox". They dedicate endless hours to redevelop and preserve the beauty and history of McKees Rocks.

Built in 1931, this historic bridge is the longest in Allegheny County…read more It has been under renovation for a long time and traffic is severely restricted on the bridge, causing bottleneck slowdowns. But the bridge retains some beautiful historic features and I still enjoy crossing.

This beautiful bridge.. I have traveled across more in my life than any other bridge. I love the…read moreviews from each side .. especially on my way to work - when I can see the view of Pgh on my right - and the sunrise .. its really breathtaking. The mornings when theres a bit of fog.. sometimes its a mist I am driving into over the bridge.. pretty cool. When I was a little girl .. my wonderful mother told me a trick on how to calculate how long a 1 mile was.. which was the length of the McKees Rocks Bridge (which is a little over a mile but close enough for a little girl to understand).

Another monument to Pittsburgh's great history!!! Pittsburghers hosted the first professional…read moreFootball Game...of course we did.

Located in front of Heinz Field and facing the Allegheny River, this marker is in great shape and…read moredenotes a piece of *only in PIttsburgh* history. It's the very first football game and it was right here near where the Pittsburgh Steelers play at Heinz Field. The marker reads: On November 12, 1892, at Recreation Park a few blocks NW of here, the Allegheny Athletic Association defeated the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, 4-0. The winning touchdown was scored by William ("Pudge") Heffelfinger, who received $500 for playing. He was the first football player known to have been paid outright, and pro football traces its origin from this game.

The world felt a great loss when Mister Rogers left us in 2003. But his death hit Pittsburgh and…read moreWestern Pennsylvania even harder. He was "ours". He still is. He was there for all of us but, he was a Pennsylvanian. The PBS station in Pittsburgh where he filmed was pivotal and groundbreaking. He was one of those very rare truly kind human beings. Few and far between. He only wanted the best for children, for kids to have all that they deserved, to learn, and to be loved. This sculpture on the North Side (sorry, North Shore) is a true testament to the man that he was. An absolutely stunning and perfect piece of art to honor him and his legacy. I never tire of seeing it. I go every chance I get. Even now, he is still here for us...for all of us.

I was a tad too old to appreciate the height of Mister Rogers' popularity, although I always…read moreappreciated his authenticity and the folksy way he conveyed lessons in ethics and moral reasoning without getting too preachy. As a native son of Pittsburgh, he is celebrated extensively at the Heinz History Center which requires an admission charge (review: https://yelp.to/EvLwCw-JP0). However, this congenial memorial is free for anyone to peruse. Located on the North Shore across from Acrisure Stadium, home of the Steelers, it consists of an 11-foot bronze statue of Fred Rogers tying his sneakers like he did on every episode of his long-running TV show. He sits elevated over the Ohio River under a keyhole arch in which a speaker features his voice and music from the show on autoplay. If you're already planning to stroll the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, this is an essential stop. RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/xlNYwOhSY6

This is one of the first places I would take people visiting Pittsburgh for the first time…read more Located on Grandview in Mt. Washington, you get breathtakingly spectacular views of the Steel City. All three rivers and the cityscape are in full panoramic view. Daytime views are amazing. However, evening is much better when the city is all lit up. If you're visiting the 'Burgh, put this on your to-do list.

Tony Vanoy and I drove up to the top of Mt Washington in Pittsburgh on Sunday June 8th. The views…read morewere amazing! A super nice man offered to take our picture while I was stumbling around to take Selfies It's free to enjoy! Paid on street parking but free on Sundays Highly recommend you checking it out!

4.5 stars. The Point State Park Fountain is located where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meet…read moreto form the Ohio River. It was built in 1974 and renovated in recent years. Operational in warm seasons, the fountain water comes from pumps, and its height of up to 150 feet is adjusted by park staff depending on weather conditions. For many years, I have visited Point State Park to view this fountain. Most recently I visited on a hot day in June, and the wind blew a refreshing mist of fountain water onto me. The fountain looked beautiful, especially with the backdrop of the rivers, football stadium, and boats sailing by.

An iconic Pittsburgh landmark! The fountain is at the middle of the "point" part of Point State…read morePark. It is a really cool site to see and love that you can spot it from so many different vantage points and angles! It was recently renovated again (although I'm not even sure what they did or if there were any real changes). I think my favorite vantage point is trying to catch a glimpse coming out of the Fort Pitt Tunnel. Either that or if I'm lucky enough to be on a boat that makes a pass past the fountain. (like the Gateway Clipper). It is also great to visit up close which is where you get a real sense of just how high the fountain really shoots! (Although on windy or otherwise bad weather days they can adjust the height to prevent issues). The fountain is a great gathering space. You see all sorts of pictures being snapped here. Weddings, proposals, families, proms etc. It makes for some really great people watching.