Vanity-Freeper help needed! MUST travel to Pittsburgh, PA-Freeper help needed!

[mozarky2]

Just found out I’m going about an hour ago, so I haven’t booked a room yet. Thanks for all your advice!

[LibWhacker]

Never been there, but Guy Fieri did a segment on Big Jim's in The Run, that had me dying to try their wedding soup and spaghetti and meatballs.

Here's something that might be useful for you: http://wikitravel.org/en/Pittsburgh. Have fun!

[mylife]

http://www.isalys.com/

[3D-JOY]

Maybe I missed your question, but the answers seem not to be for a 2 and 1/2 year old. You need to look for a McDonalds playland or a Chuck E Cheese Pizza Restaurant for the little one to PLAY! Parks and a zoo maybe?

I’m not from the area but played with grandchildren over the years.

[Hot Tabasco]

Any and all advice is appreciated

Don't drink the water........

[Hot Tabasco]

And anyone wanting to sell you a Rolex watch, make sure you get a warranty...........

[EverOnward]

Bookmarked for our next trip to Pittsburgh, a great town.

[LibWhacker]

Here you go (so you can see if it appeals to you too before actually going there): YouTube -- Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives: Big Jim's

[merry10]

There is a Hampton Inn right by the Strip District, too, but I’ve never stayed there. I think there is a nice older hotel (the Priory?) where the Steelers stay.

[aloppoct]

Spelling at 6pm sf time is not my forte. For the superbowl we are off to Jeff Jordan’s Giordano Brothers here in SF. His grandfather worked in the strip district across the street to Primanti’s and he has emulated old Pittsburgh here. His place is a tribute to original Primanti Bros and this is the only place to watch a ‘Stiller’ game. Spelling By the way for hillsice is really hillside.

[mylife]

You’ll note that Big Jim’s is not a restaurant or a bar, it’s a tavern.

Kind of our version of the pub, except food is generally the main attraction before 9 at night.

Everyone goes, including the kids.

Very old school. I love those places.

[shibumi]

Danny’s Hoagies.

[mozarky2]

Thanks for the video-my wife and I love D, D, and D! Fieri cracks me up! Also, notice we’ve seen lotsa P’burgh eateries featured on FN...

[mylife]

Burg ping

[ellery]

I live here and regularly squire around my four year old sons. Here are some places we love:

Pittsburgh Children’s Museum, North Shore (near downtown)—kids of all ages can do art, build, play with cars, launch mini parachutes, play on Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood set, and a ton of other fun stuff.
http://www.pittsburghkids.org

Carnegie Science Center, North Shore (near downtown)—the fourth floor is especially designed for younger, toddler-age kids (take a change of clothes—they have a huge water table). They also have a brand-new SportsWorks building, which we haven’t checked out yet.
http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/

Carnegie Museum of Natural History (in the East End/Oakland neighborhood)—dinosaurs! They also have an area where kids put on goggles and use a small chisel and brush to “dig” for dino bones, and a “Discovery Room” with lots of things for kids to do.
http://www.carnegiemnh.org/

Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library (East End, Shadyside neighborhood)
For a laid-back morning (or Thursday all day), there’s the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library. It’s a big indoor play area with every kind of toy imaginable; my boys love it. I think the first visit is free. It’s an all-volunteer organization, so call to confirm they’re open before you go.
http://www.pghtoys.com/

If the weather is at least doable, there’s the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium (East End). We really enjoy going in winter, since it’s not crowded and the animals tend to be active. There are also lots of indoor areas if you get cold.
http://www.pittsburghzoo.com/

Hope that helps! Feel free to FReepmail me with any questions.

[buccaneer81]

A little farther out of town...

Brighton Hot Dog Shoppes

[mylife]

That is because virtually every old school tavern in the tri state are rocks for chow.

[mylife]

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[ellery]

Oh, we also spend a lot of time at the library, particularly the Oakland branch and the Squirrel Hill branch (both in the East End). They both have huge kids’ areas with toys and books. The Squirrel Hill branch is right at the intersection of two great commercial streets (Forbes and Murray) with a ton of restaurants and shops (so you could grab lunch and make a day of it).

http://www.clpgh.org/