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Spectacular
autumn foliage will peak in Western Pennsylvania near
the end of the first week in October, or during the second
week. Combine your leaf-peeping with a stay in Pittsburgh.
See why President Obama wanted to show-off Pittsburgh to
the top 20 world leaders at the G-2- Summit late this
September. Pittsburgh has been named one of the cleanest,
most vibrant, humming cites in the world. Unemployment is
far below the national average. The green economy
is a model for clean-energy production. Don't pass up this
gem!
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Who knew
this Gem was out there?
Discover this best-kept
vacation secret:
dynamic gateway to the Midwest |
Morning Glory Inn
Just
recognized
again on April 25, 2007 as AMERICA'S
MOST LIVABLE CITY, and on
April 16,
2007 as among the
TOP TEN CLEANEST CITIES IN THE
WORLD, Pittsburgh shines as a city experiencing a dynamic renaissance.
This energized city offers renowned cultural and recreational
attractions, an extensive urban park system, a vibrant
downtown, and immediate accessibility to several national
and regional parks.
Some of Pittsburgh attractions and popular sites include
Shadyside Shopping District, Carnegie Museum of Art and
Carnegie Museum of National History, Nationality Rooms,
Pittsburgh Playhouse, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical
Gardens, Andy Warhol Museum, The Carnegie Science Center
and Station Square.
Sport lovers visiting the 'City of Champions', will have
the opportunity to enjoy a Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh
Steelers or Pittsburgh Penguins game.
Exciting things
for visitors to do.
For more information including operating hours and
admission fees, please visit the website listed.
For a list of activities
happening in and around Pittsburgh check
Pittsburgh City Search and
Pittsburgh Convention Center and
Imagine.
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 Quaint Historic Market
Square - Pittsburgh
PPG Campus |
Downtown Pittsburgh
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Andy
Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 237-8300
Web
site |
Carnegie
Library of Pittsburgh
4400 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 622-3114
Web site |
Carnegie
Museum of Art
4400 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 622-3131
Web
site |
Carnegie
Music Hall
4400 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 622-3131
Web site |
Frick
Fine Arts Building
Bigelow & Clemente
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 648-2410
Web site |
The
Frick Art & Historical Center
7277
Reynolds St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 371-0600
Web site |
Carnegie Science Center
One Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 237-3400
Web site |
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 622.3131
Web site |
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
6300 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-2922
(412) 642-9227
Web site |
Heinz
Pittsburgh Regional History Center
1212 Smallman St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4208
(412) 454-6000
Web site |
Soldiers
& Sailors Military Museum & Memorial
4141 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 446-1010
Web site |
National
Aviary
Allegheny Commons
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5248
(412) 323-7235
Web
site |
Benedum
Center-Performing Arts
Once a
rocking Stanley, now a brilliant Benedum
719 Liberty Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 456-6666
Web site
Fallingwater
(Frank
Lloyd Wright)
Reservations required
(724) 329-8501
Web site |
Byham
Theater
Formally
known as the Fulton Theater, the Cultural Trust has
helped return it to its former glory.
101 6th Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 456-6666
Web site
BRING
YOUR LAPTOP
-- PITTSBURGH IS
WIRELESS!
Mayor Ravenstahl Launches Downtown Wi-Fi Sept 14,
2006
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Heinz Hall
The
crown jewel of venues in the Cultural District, for
good reason.
600 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 392-4900
Web site |
The
O'Reilly Theater
Pittsburgh's newest theater is also its nicest
621 Penn Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 316-1600
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Harris Theater
Quality setup and atmosphere make this a top theater
for foreign and indie flicks
809
Liberty Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Wood
Street Galleries
This
two-floor modern art gallery demonstrates an ideal
use of irregular space.
601 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 471-5605
Web site |
Senator
John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center
1212 Smallman St. Strip District
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 454-6000
Web site |
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
One Schenley Park
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3830
(412) 622-6914
Web site |
Duquesne Incline
click to enlarge
1220 Grandview Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15211-1204
(412) 381-1665
Web
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Station
Square
Smithfield & Carson Streets
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-3145
Web site
SouthSide Works
Visit the new SouthSide Works
adjacent to the East Carson Street business
district. Shopping, dining and entertainment
including the SouthSide Works cinema.
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Gateway
Clipper Fleet
Located
Southern Bank of the Monongahela River in historic
Station Square, year round dining, dancing and
touring on the Three Rivers.
350 West Station Square Drive
(Station Square)
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 355-7980
Web site
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Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Highland Park (east end)
(412) 665-3640
Web site
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Kayak
Pittsburgh
Group
tours, private lessons, special outing available
with prior reservations. Call for weather and water
conditions.
304 Forbes Ave, 2nd fl.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 255-0564
Web site
Just
Ducky Tours
125 West Station Square Dr
Pittsburgh PA 15219
Web site |
Golden
Triangle Bike & Skate Rental
1st Ave Transit Street & The Eliza Furnace Trail
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 600-0675
Web site
Prime Outlets,
Grove City
Prime
Outlets - Grove City is rated as one of the top 20
Outlet Centers in the United States by Value Retail
News (August, 2005). With over 140 brand named
outlets, Prime Outlets - Grove City customers
realize savings from 25% - 65% off retail everyday
making it a bargain shoppers paradise!
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Amish
Harvest
Amish Farm in
autumn, New Wilmington, PA |
See Autumn
Splendor 
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Banks Bridge, New
Wilmington, PA. Amish country, 45 miles north
of Pittsburgh (near Prime Outlets-- see above) |
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