Mt. Washington

It really does not get anymore Mt. Washington than this picture. If you visit Pittsburgh, then this spot is one of the Hot Spots to visit because it gives you such a great view of downtown Pittsburgh. Although, you want to know a secret? The West End Overlook really offers a more spectacular view (a fact that I just found out recently).

To get up to Mt. Washington, one can either drive (helloooo Captain Obvious) or take the Monongahela "Mon" Incline up to the top. I recommend taking the Mon up as opposed to driving.

Mt. Washington has an interesting population. When you go back down the Mt., it starts becoming, dare I say, trashy? Although I'm sure some of it is fine.... I've seen some things that say otherwise. Mt. Washington also has some high-falootin' restaurants for your dining pleasure, along with some expensive homes. All I know is Mt. Washington... nice place to visit.

Lawrenceville

For some reason, I just love this picture of the Heppenstall building so much. First, the blues in this picture pop out on you... Okay, enough patting myself on the back. Nobody likes a braggart.

Lawrenceville is an interesting neighborhood, to say it lightly. The neighborhood is going through a phase where it is trying to revitalize. You can walk down Penn Avenue or Butler Street and come across many art galleries. I wouldn't recommend wandering around at night, though. This neighborhood is prone to a tad bit of crime.

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is building a new hospital in Lawrenceville, and it's expected to open in 2008. Maybe the new hospital will be the shot that this ailing neighborhood needs.