Point State Park, Pittsburgh: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Point State Park occupies the 36-acre triangle where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers merge to form the Ohio River at the western tip of downtown Pittsburgh. The park's 150-foot fountain at the confluence point has operated since 1974, drawing water from a glacial aquifer beneath the park. Archaeological remains of Fort Pitt and its predecessor, the French Fort Duquesne, are preserved in the Fort Pitt Museum and a reconstructed blockhouse from 1764—the oldest structure in western Pennsylvania. The park connects to the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, a 38-mile loop around the confluence. is just one of many options in Pittsburgh. Major attractions worth considering include PNC Park, Cathedral of Learning, and Duquesne Incline.