Talk to any traveling baseball fan or ballpark aficionado about PNC Park, and they’ll speak in reverent tones about the panoramic view of the Pittsburgh skyline beyond the outfield wall.

Pittsburgh knows how to do the Fourth ... proposals and photo-ops — the position gives a breathtaking view of the city’s skyline, the Monongahela River and, you guessed it, firework shows.

Pittsburgh is a city of surprises ... Washington offers some of the best panoramic views of the city skyline. Thankfully, you don't have to hike this one — there are two historic cable cars ...