📜 Historic funicular railway in Pittsburgh, operational since 1877. 🔍 Connects downtown Pittsburgh with Mount Washington, offering panoramic views of the city and its three rivers. # Why Go 🚠 Ride century-old cable cars 📸 Spectacular panorama of Pittsburgh and three rivers 🏛️ Explore a museum of Pittsburgh history at upper station ⚙️ Watch original hoisting machinery operate 🛍️ Find custom-made souvenirs at the gift shop # Why Avoid 🚻 No restrooms available 💳 Exact cash fare or Port Authority ConnectCard required, no debit/credit cards 🅿️ Lower station parking lot has many steps ⏳ Expect ~10 min wait on Sat/Sun after noon # Cost 💰 Adults $2.50 one way, $5.00 round trip; children (6-11) $1.25 one way, $2.50 round trip; under 5 free. Discounts for students and PA seniors. Group rates available. Exact cash or Port Authority Connect cards. # Hours 🕒 Mon-Sat 5:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m., Sun & Holidays 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. # 🅿️ Parking Charged parking available at the lower station (1197 West Carson St). Motorcoach parking also available. # ♿ Accessibility Wheelchair accessible via Upper Station. Historic cars accommodate wheelchairs up to 25 inches wide. Observation deck is wheelchair accessible. # 💡 Tips Consider riding both the Duquesne and Monongahela Inclines to compare.