High atop the hillside south of Downtown Pittsburgh sit the neighborhoods of Mt. Washington and Duquesne Heights.  PJ McArdle Roadway serves as a grand driving entrance to the hilltop, leading both tourists and residents alike to the breathtaking views of Pittsburgh from Grandview Avenue, a scenic byway, where there are several observation decks and cliff side restaurants.  But there is so much more to these neighborhoods than the famous view and the historic Duquesne and Monongahela Inclines. 

Atop the Mon Incline, wooden rocking chairs beckon visitors to Shiloh Street, one of the area's several business districts (others include Boggs/Bailey Corridor, Virginia Avenue, and Grandview Avenue in Duquesne Heights).  Restaurants featuring different types of cuisine, a florist, and an ice cream shop are a few of the amenities lining the street.  The Charlie Lewis Parklett is a welcoming resting place at the other end of the main street.  The sense of community is also apparent when walking through the well-kept residential streets.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy it in the four parks (Grandview Park, Grandview Overlook Park, Olympia Park, and Mount Washington (Dilworth) Park), walking trails, and additional green areas.  Realizing the importance of preserving these areas for all to enjoy, the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation (MWCDC) has proposed the Emerald Link.  The plan calls for the preservation of all the green areas in the two neighborhoods, which encompass almost 300 acres of land.