Things to do in Pennsylvania
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Dim Sum Garden
Overall, not the most salubrious looking hole-in-the-wall near the bus station but some of the tastiest steamed buns in the city.
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Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Features loads of interactive exhibits, including a chance for kids to get under the hood of real cars and some child-friendly Warhol works.
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Central Market
The bustling market offers local produce, cheese, meats and Amish baked goods and crafts.
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Café Zenith
A meal at this Southside restaurant is like eating in an antique shop and everything from the formica tables and up, is for sale. Regardless, the Sunday brunch ($10) and lengthy tea menu are up to date.
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'Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tour
Wonderful way to discover the city's unique ethnic eats.
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Brillo Box Bar
Live music, excellent menu and a good Sunday brunch at this popular spot in Lawrenceville.
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Boathouse Row
On the east bank, Boathouse Row has Victorian-era rowing-club buildings that lend a lovely old-fashioned flavor to this stretch. Across the park are a number of early American houses that are open to the public.
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Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market
Great deals on tasty locally made jams, cheeses, pretzels, beef jerky and more; two lunch counters serve meals.
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Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant
Excellent foul madamas (bean dip) and good brunch with a recommended bar upstairs.
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Aaron & Jessica's Buggy Rides
Does a fun 2-mile tour narrated by an Amish driver.
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30th St Station
Whether you're catching a train or not, be sure to pop your head into this romantic, neoclassical station while you're in the 'hood.
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Stoltzfus Farm Restaurant
A meal at a family-style restaurant is part of coming to Amish country, and it'll fill you with lots of delicious dishes, including the famous, sticky-sweet dessert of shoo-fly pie. To avoid the biggest crush of tour buses, try the family-owned Stoltzfus Farm Restaurant, tucked off of the main road and offering a mouthwatering lineup (candied sweet potatoes, homemade sausage, buttered noodles) in a pretty, intimate dining room.
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John J Jeffries
John J Jeffries, serves a local organic, seasonal menu.M
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Heritage Center Museum
The Heritage Center Museum has a collection of 18th- and 19th-century paintings and period furniture, and gives an excellent overview of Amish culture.
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Central Market
The bustling Central Market offers local produce, cheese, meats and Amish baked goods and crafts.
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Amish Farm & House
The Amish Farm & House is an original farmhouse with a tour that describes Amish culture. You can see why the Amish are so respected for their skill as farmers as you wander amongst the smoke houses and quilting demonstrations. You can even learn how to grow tobacco if you want to.
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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
For pretty much any outdoor pursuit, the best option is the elaborate, 1700-acre system of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, which comprises Schenley Park (with a public swimming pool and golf course), Highland Park (with swimming pool, tennis courts and bicycling track), Riverview Park (sporting ball fields and horseback riding trails) and Frick Park (with hiking trails, clay courts and a bowling green), all with beautiful running, cycling and in-line skating trails.
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Le Bec-Fin
Totally over-the-top in its old-world snooty splendor, Le Bec-Fin is rated by many gourmets as the country's best restaurant for its setting, service and superb French food. Expect top-notch service, stuffy diners and rich and sophisticated meat and seafood dishes.
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Mcgillin's Olde Ale House
Philadelphia's oldest continually operated tavern (since 1860) - it remained open as a speakeasy in the prohibition years. Great buffalo wings (Tuesday is special wing night) and karaoke on Wednesdays and Fridays. St Patty's Day is absolutely crazy here.
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Pat's King of Steaks
The Pat's King of Steaks is a classic Philly, which is frequented by tourists and inebriated patrons, possibly unaware of the level of grease they're ingesting, as diehard locals.
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Geno's
Geno's is a classic Philly which is frequented by tourists and inebriated patrons, possibly unaware of the level of grease they're ingesting, as diehard locals.
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Mellon Arena
- Pittsburgh, USA
- Sights › Other
Mellon Arena is where the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins, Stanley Cup finalists in 2008 and winners in 2009, played hockey.
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Ritter's Diner
A classic greasy spoon where locals of the Bloomfield neighborhood head for a pierogi after a long night out. Each table has its own jukebox.
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