Pittsburgh Travel Guide
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Pittsburgh has recast itself into a pleasing blend of turn-of-the-20th-century architectural masterpieces and modern skyscrapers, consistently ranked among the nation's most livable cities. Visitors will find that Pittsburgh has a real sense of fun, with outdoor activities on its rivers and parks, unique shopping downtown and in surrounding neighborhoods, and excellent dining in some of the state's most interesting locales.
Pittsburgh Hotels
A recent hotel building boom has given travelers more choices near Pittsburgh's city center. More moderate accommodations can be found near the interstates...read more
Pittsburgh Restaurants
You can expect an enormous variety of cuisines in Pittsburgh, a reflection of the town's ethnic diversity. Most of these restaurants are surprisingly affordable...read more
Things To Do in Pittsburgh
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Pittsburgh
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
- $161-$189 -- Downtown 4-Star Pittsburgh Hotel, up to 45% Off The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T — $148 American Airlines
Pittsburgh Experiences
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As a businessman, Andrew Carnegie was ruthless toward competitors and workers, but upon his retirement he gave most of his wealth away, becoming... Read more
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Fallingwater, a private residence improbably suspended over a waterfall, is unquestionably a masterpiece from one of America's most important... Read more
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The Pittsburgh area has produced some amazing people. Whether by birth or circumstance, those who have experienced Pittsburgh long enough to... Read more
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From 1968 to 2001, the late Fred Rogers hosted the PBS kids' show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, produced in Pittsburgh. Rogers, famous for his... Read more
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Mention northern California businesses to a traveler and invariably thoughts of the area's wine regions come to mind. Ask that same person about... Read more
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw ... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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News, Hotels
When an Aman Resort opens, we come running.... Read more
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