Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh

There may be more beautiful cities than Pittsburgh, but few mix the seemingly contradictory aesthetics of filigreed beaux-arts elegance with muscular art-deco swagger. This is a city of stone and steel, with old public libraries and brick row houses beside wide bridges and towering skyscrapers. There's an old-school class to Pittsburgh's good looks, underlined by an attitude towards dining, drinking and the arts that is genuinely innovative.


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Best Neighborhoods

Some Pittsburgh neighborhoods rest on the banks of rivers, others cling to the hillsides, but they all maintain the gritty pride that’s characteristic of the…

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Day Trips

People often say Pittsburgh is like one giant ‘small town.’ If you like that intimacy, you’re going to love the actual small towns scattered throughout the…

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Transportation

Though there are a ton of options when it comes to getting around Pittsburgh, the best and most successful way is to walk.

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Free Things to Do

From downtown walking tours to quirky art collections, these are the best free things to do in Pittsburgh.

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Traveling with Kids

From thrill rides at Kennywood to laser shows at the planetarium, Pittsburgh has plenty to keep kids smiling.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - June 23 2019:  Traffic, cars and people cross the Allegheny River on the Roberto Clemente Bridge in downtown Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA

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