Holiday Destination: Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is the second largest city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. It anchors the largest urban area of both Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley. It is the 22nd largest urban area in the United States. Downtown Pittsburgh retains substantial economic influence, ranking at 25th in the nation for jobs within the urban core and 6th in job density. The characteristic shape of Pittsburgh's central business district is a triangular tract carved by the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, which form the Ohio River. In the last few decades the city has redeveloped abandoned industrial sites with new housing, shopping, and offices, such as SouthSide Works, Bakery Square and the Pittsburgh Technology Center. Pittsburgh faced an economic crisis in the 1980s as regional industries waned, modern Pittsburgh is economically strong. A strong charitable foundations base along with long running arts and cultural amenities are complemented by seven venerable universities in the city, all providing graduate level and post graduate level resources and an additional 15 in the metro area. The world renowned Carnegie Library and the Carnegie Museums provide deep cultural, economic and academic strengths to the city. In the 1910 census Pittsburgh was America's eight largest city. In 2012, National Geographic named Pittsburgh one of the best worldwide travel destinations.

Climate

Summer 28.2 °C (82.7 °F), Winter (−6.7) °C (19.9 °F)

Tourist Season

Summer Season is the best for visiting Pittsburgh.

Accommodation

Hotels and Apartments.

General Information Of Pittsburgh

• Land Area: 58.3 sq mi (151 km2)
• Population: 3 Lakh.
• Capital City: Pennsylvania.
• Language: English.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Pittsburgh

Mount Washington

Mount Washington is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's south city area. It has a zip code of 15211 and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council. It is known for its steep hill overlooking the Pittsburgh skyline, which was rated the second most beautiful vista in America by USA Weekend, and the best urban vista its funiculars, the Duquesne and Monongahela Inclines, which are the oldest continuous inclines in the world and for the row of upscale restaurants paralleling the crest of Mount Washington, the hill the community sits upon. The neighborhood is also known as the home of Autumn House Press, one of the leading literary publishers in the United States.

Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center

A few blocks east of downtown Pittsburgh in the bustling Strip District is the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh History Center. The former Chautauqua Lake Ice Company building has been reborn as a seven story museum, housing a comprehensive archive of America's early 20th century push to progress and the stories of the people both workers and managers. The Senator John Heinz History Center, Six floors and 275,000 sq. ft. of long term and changing exhibition space bring more than 250 years of Western Pennsylvania to life. Discover how immigrants shaped the region, uncover the myths of the Underground Railroad, or climb aboard a 1940s Pittsburgh trolley.

Fort Duquesne Bridge

The Fort Duquesne Bridge is a steel tied arch bridge that spans the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was colloquially referred to as "The Bridge to Nowhere". It was constructed from 1958-1963 by PennDOT, and opened for traffic October 17, 1969 with its predecessor Manchester Bridge closing that same day. The bridge was given the name "The Bridge to Nowhere" because the main span was finished in 1963, but due to delays in acquiring right of ways for the northern approach ramps, it did not connect on the north side of the Allegheny River. The lack of approach ramps meant the bridge ended in midair, rendering it useless. The northwestern ramps were completed in 1969, allowing access to Pennsylvania Route 65. The northeastern ramps were completed in 1986, with the construction of the northern section of Interstate 279 which runs through Downtown Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle and north towards Interstate 79. The bridge touches down halfway between Heinz Field and Park Baseball Stadium on the City's North Shore.

The National Aviary

Just across the Allegheny River from the History Center is the National Aviary, where over 600 of the world's most incredible birds are displayed in naturalistic exhibits and walk through habitats. Marvel at hummingbirds the size of a thumb or Andean Condors with giant 10 foot wingspans at the nation's premiere bird zoo. A variety of natural and free flight exhibits allow visitors to the National Aviary a close up view of the bird world. The birds represent nearly every continent, with an emphasis on rainforest and wetland habitats. Birds on exhibit at the National Aviary are rotated in and out, providing different species to enjoy at every visit. A daily bird show combines education and entertainment, and feeding time is always popular with the kids.

The Andy Warhol Museum

The Andy Warhol Museum, located on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, near the intersection of Interstate 279 and Interstate 579. It is the largest museum in the United States dedicated to a single artist. The museum holds an extensive permanent collection of art and archives from the Pittsburgh born pop art icon Andy Warhol. The Andy Warhol Museum is one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and is a collaborative project of the Carnegie Institute, the Dia Art Foundation and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The museum's main entrance is located on 7th Street. The museum is located in an 8,200 m2 facility on seven floors. Containing 17 galleries, the museum features 900 paintings, close to 2,000 works on paper, over 1,000 published unique prints, 77 sculptures, 4,000 photographs, and over 4,350 Warhol films and videotaped works. Its most recent operating budget was $6.1 million. In addition to its Pittsburgh location the museum has sponsored 56 traveling exhibits that have attracted close to 9 million visitors in 153 venues worldwide since 1996.

Carnegie Museums

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh are four museums that are operated by the Carnegie Institute headquartered in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Two of the Carnegie museums, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Carnegie Museum of Art, are both located in the Carnegie Institute and Library complex in Oakland, a landmark building listed on the National Register of Historic Places that also houses the Carnegie Music Hall and the main branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The other two museums, The Andy Warhol Museum and the Carnegie Science Center, are located in separate facilities on Pittsburgh's North Shore.

Three Sisters Bridges

The Three Sisters are three very similar self anchored suspension bridges spanning the Allegheny River in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 6th, 7th, and 9th streets, generally running north-south. Designed by the Allegheny County Department of Public Works, they were all built in a four year period, from 1924 to 1928, by the American Bridge Company, replacing earlier bridges of various designs at the same sites. Their construction was mandated by the War Department, citing navigable river clearance concerns. They are constructed of steel, and use steel eyebars in lieu of cables. The Three Sisters are historically significant because they are the only trio of nearly identical bridges, as well as the first self anchored suspension spans, built in the United States. They are among the only surviving examples of large eyebar chain suspension bridges in America, and furthermore, unusual for having been erected using cantilever methods.

Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a complex of buildings and grounds set in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States near the Carnegie Museums in Oakland. It is a City of Pittsburgh historic landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The gardens were founded in 1893 by steel and real estate magnate Henry Phipps as a gift to the City of Pittsburgh. Its purpose is to educate and entertain the people of Pittsburgh with formal gardens and various species of exotic plants. Currently, the facilities house elaborate gardens within the thirteen room conservatory itself and on the adjoining grounds. In addition to its primary flora exhibits, the sophisticated glass and metalwork of the Lord & Burnham conservatory offers an interesting example of Victorian greenhouse architecture.

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

The Pittsburgh Zoo is one of only six major zoo and aquarium combinations in the United States. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Highland Park, the zoo sits on 77 acres of park land where it exhibits more than 4,000 animals representing 475 species, including 20 threatened or endangered species. The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and participates in 64 Species Survival Plans. Like most other zoos of the time, the Pittsburgh Zoo resembled a menagerie more than an actual zoo. However, as time progressed, the animal exhibits eventually became more naturalistic, and the zoo's goal became more focused on conservation.

Heinz Field

Heinz Field is a stadium located in the North Shore neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers American football teams, members of the National Football League and National Collegiate Athletic Association respectively. The stadium opened in 2001, after the controlled implosion of the teams' previous stadium, Three Rivers Stadium. The stadium is named for locally-based H. J. Heinz Company, which purchased the naming rights in 2001. It hosted the 2011 NHL Winter Classic between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals on January 1, 2011. The stadium's natural grass surface has been criticized throughout its history, but Steelers ownership has kept the grass after lobbying from players and coaches. Attendance for the 65,050 seat stadium has sold out for every Steelers home game, a streak which dates back to 1972. A collection of memorabilia from the Steelers and Panthers of the past can be found in the Great Hall.

Sandcastle Waterpark

Sandcastle is a water park located in the Pittsburgh suburb of West Homestead. The park is located on a 67 acre piece of land along the banks of the Monongahela River. Sandcastle is owned by Parques Reunidos, who purchased Kennywood Entertainment. The company runs its original sister parks, Kennywood, Idlewild Park, and Lake Compounce. The park contains fourteen water slides, several swimming pools, and a handful of other attractions. Sandcastle officially opened for business in July 1989. The park was originally supposed to be called Splashdown, however park executives decided on Sandcastle.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal in or Near by

Grant St at Mellon Bank Ctr

500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Chatham St at Centre Ave

Chatham Street
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Grant St at Strawberry Way (Us Steel Tower)

Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Grant St at Us Steel Stop C

600 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Airport

Pittsburgh International Airport: For International flights.

Railway Stations

Amtrak Station - PGH

1100 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Duquesne Incline at Lower Station

1197 West Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

E Carson St Opp Station Square Station

125 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA, USA