The small, spick and span, seaside resort of Saltburn-by-the-Sea hides itself well from the fuming towers of Cleveland's chemical works and provides, at least the idea, of a breath of fresh air, for cash strapped local people and staycationers from further afield. It is less than an hour's drive from where we live.
“Lift to Town”: ooh, cool. Pittsburgh (PA, USA) has one of these, the Duquesne Incline: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duquesne_Incline “Funiculi’ Funicula'” 😉