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
Built where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meet...read more
Travel Deals in Pittsburgh
- $159* -- Philadelphia Fare Sale to/from S.F. (each way) Virgin America
- $7 & up -- Compact Car Rentals Across the U.S. Payless Car Rental
- $129* -- Philadelphia Fare Sale to/from L.A. (each way) — $129 Virgin America
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
Travel Blog
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Travel Tip of the Day
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Practical Travel Tips
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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We spent 3 nights on the houseboat, right on the Delaware, almost under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Read more
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We live in Connecticut and wanted to visit my brother-in-law and his wife in Summerville, SC, but my husband hates the airlines and I didn’t want to drive both ways. Read more
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Hi, we're travelling to New York in early April for 12 days. Read more
