Was a great view from the top and on the incline. The incline is historic; loved the picture display at the top (like a mini-museum). There is free parking at the bottom in a gravel lot. At the top there is a parking lot that is $10 flat-rate to park in or street parking in the area (some metered, some free). \n\nTheir system for collecting fares is abysmal and the process (especially at the bottom where they collect fares) is quite poor. First of all, it's cash only and exact change (they have a change machine that spits out dollar coins). This is ridiculous. Why can't they just get a cash register and credit card reader for the person at the window? Also, this is a major tourist attraction, but there was no public restroom to be found anywhere. Couldn't they at least afford to put a couple port-a-johns in the parking lot at the bottom? \n\nNot sure if things were so busy because of the dual sporting events happening on the same day (two Philly-Pittsburgh games), but there got to be a bit of a line when we were on our way back up (after riding down). We got there pretty early on Saturday morning and traffic was low... but things really picked up steam just a little bit later. \n\nThis location isn't that far from the Monongahela incline; the view from here is a bit more of the point; otherwise, I think they are fairly similar... wonder if the crowds are less at the Monongahela incline...? The inclines are definitely worth a visit if you go to Pittsburgh.
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