Traveling to Pittsburgh for training the week of April 20-24, can any of you locals give me guidance on what to see, do, or eat while I'm in town? I'll have a rent car and I'm not afraid to travel in order to visit quality attractions. Staying at 1000 Penn avenue if that matters. . .thanks in advance for guiding a Texan across your city!
What should I see/do/eat in Pittsburgh, PA?
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THatfield
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I've heard Primanti Brothers makes a mean sandwich and french fries. A staple for most. I recommend taking in a baseball game at PNC Park. Gorgeous view of P-Burg, and the Pirates actually are playing like a real baseball team these days.
That's about as much nice as I can say about Pittsburgh.
I'm off to go wash my mouth out with a whole bottle of mouthwash. (Cleveland sports fan here. Lol.)
That's about as much nice as I can say about Pittsburgh.
I'm off to go wash my mouth out with a whole bottle of mouthwash. (Cleveland sports fan here. Lol.)
I always hear that the incline has a good view of the city. http://www.duquesneincline.org/
They also have a things to do page that lists some other local attractions. I'm only twenty minutes from the city, but try my best to stay out of it.
They also have a things to do page that lists some other local attractions. I'm only twenty minutes from the city, but try my best to stay out of it.
techno
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Great views of the city from the top of Mt Washington. Not many cities have views of downtown from above. If you're into museums and art and stuff then check out the Carnegie Natural History museum for probably the best dinosaurs exhibit in the country. There's also an Andy Worhol Museum, but seriously, only go there if you like art stuff.. that dude was weird, haha.
Market Square downtown has loads of good places to eat and drink. The Strip District is also cool. Also, have a meal at Sienna Mercato, it's about 2 min walk from your hotel.
x2 on the Ducky Tour. They leave from Station Square.
If you have some time and are ok driving for a bit, then I highly recommend Falling Water. It's a Frank Lloyd Wright house that will blow you away.
When driving from the airport to your hotel, you will go through the Fort Pitt Tunnel. Coming out the other side is pretty cool in my opinion. (But watch the road signs like a hawk, if you're in the wrong lane, your done for
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Market Square downtown has loads of good places to eat and drink. The Strip District is also cool. Also, have a meal at Sienna Mercato, it's about 2 min walk from your hotel.
x2 on the Ducky Tour. They leave from Station Square.
If you have some time and are ok driving for a bit, then I highly recommend Falling Water. It's a Frank Lloyd Wright house that will blow you away.
When driving from the airport to your hotel, you will go through the Fort Pitt Tunnel. Coming out the other side is pretty cool in my opinion. (But watch the road signs like a hawk, if you're in the wrong lane, your done for
)
Friggin Idiot
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Grab breakfast at an Eat'n'Park make sure to get a cookie or dozen on the way out, go down to historic Fort Dusquesne and Point Park. If you're into WWII go over to the Carnegie Science Center and tour the USS Requin. I may not live there now, but I bleed black & gold back through to childhood.
ndcent
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On the way to Mill Hall for a dual sport ride my dad and I would always have lunch at the Grand Concourse, it's right on the river by the railroad tracks. Cool trains and boats going by. The restaurant itself has a lot of architectural interest, there's a raw bar, great food. Definitely worth a visit, IMO.
Jeff614
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Definitely an incline trip. There's 2. One in Station Square along with lots of shops/restaurants. And another a little upriver (it's the red one they show in pictures) and offers a little better views of the city.
Point State Park, where the fountains at. Recently reopened.
The strip district (no not that type of "strip"). It's an open air market style area mainly busiest on weekends. Located along the Allegheny river side of the city. Home of original Primanti's and Pamela's (not as famous but definitely give it a Google).
South side (Carson Street) for night life.
Kennywood, amusement park not far from the city at all. Very unique, lots of modern rides with nostalgia thrown in. Was featured in the movie "Adventureland"
Rivers casino and the science center with the WWII USS Requin moored alongside are both on the north shore where the stadiums are located.
Pitt University's Cathedral of learning. Easy to find, huge gothic style skyscraper in the Oakland area where all the universities are located.
Food wise, I love Eat 'N Park but many many more locally owned places (so different than franchised NOVA). If you can, tryn hit up a bakery, Bethel Bakery in Bethel park would be my fav.
I'll be the first to admit, make sure you update googlemaps/WAZE/or whatever GPS mapping you use. There's no beltway up there (the colored belt signs are worthless)
Hope you have a great trip!
Point State Park, where the fountains at. Recently reopened.
The strip district (no not that type of "strip"). It's an open air market style area mainly busiest on weekends. Located along the Allegheny river side of the city. Home of original Primanti's and Pamela's (not as famous but definitely give it a Google).
South side (Carson Street) for night life.
Kennywood, amusement park not far from the city at all. Very unique, lots of modern rides with nostalgia thrown in. Was featured in the movie "Adventureland"
Rivers casino and the science center with the WWII USS Requin moored alongside are both on the north shore where the stadiums are located.
Pitt University's Cathedral of learning. Easy to find, huge gothic style skyscraper in the Oakland area where all the universities are located.
Food wise, I love Eat 'N Park but many many more locally owned places (so different than franchised NOVA). If you can, tryn hit up a bakery, Bethel Bakery in Bethel park would be my fav.
I'll be the first to admit, make sure you update googlemaps/WAZE/or whatever GPS mapping you use. There's no beltway up there (the colored belt signs are worthless)
Hope you have a great trip!
