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

Posted on 02/04/2010 5:24:34 PM PST by mozarky2

It's a long story, so I'll spare the details, but I have a "must take" trip to Pittsburgh the first week in March (I know; not the optimum time for a visit). My wife and I will be picking up my 2-1/2 year old great-grandson and squiring him around the area. Any and all advice is appreciated; museums, food, places to avoid, etc. Thanks again, Freepers!


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To: merry10

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


21 posted on 02/04/2010 5:47:16 PM PST by mozarky2 (Ya never stand so tall as when ya stoop to stomp a statist!)
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To: mozarky2
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!

22 posted on 02/04/2010 5:48:12 PM PST by LibWhacker (America awake!)
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To: aloppoct

http://www.isalys.com/


23 posted on 02/04/2010 5:50:08 PM PST by mylife (Opinions: $1.00 Halfbaked: 50c)
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To: mozarky2

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.


24 posted on 02/04/2010 5:50:19 PM PST by 3D-JOY
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To: mozarky2
Any and all advice is appreciated

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

25 posted on 02/04/2010 5:50:41 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (I want a hoochie-mama for Christmas, only a hoochie-mama will do............)
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To: mozarky2

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


26 posted on 02/04/2010 5:52:22 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (I want a hoochie-mama for Christmas, only a hoochie-mama will do............)
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To: mozarky2

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


27 posted on 02/04/2010 5:53:19 PM PST by EverOnward
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To: mozarky2
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
28 posted on 02/04/2010 5:55:04 PM PST by LibWhacker (America awake!)
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To: mozarky2

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.


29 posted on 02/04/2010 5:57:47 PM PST by merry10
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To: merry10

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.


30 posted on 02/04/2010 6:01:26 PM PST by aloppoct (stucnsf)
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To: LibWhacker

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.


31 posted on 02/04/2010 6:06:54 PM PST by mylife (Opinions: $1.00 Halfbaked: 50c)
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To: buccaneer81; US Navy Vet

Danny’s Hoagies.


32 posted on 02/04/2010 6:08:23 PM PST by shibumi (Health and well being for S. and L. - in Jesus name we pray!)
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To: LibWhacker

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...


33 posted on 02/04/2010 6:09:29 PM PST by mozarky2 (Ya never stand so tall as when ya stoop to stomp a statist!)
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To: martin_fierro

Burg ping


34 posted on 02/04/2010 6:10:05 PM PST by mylife (Opinions: $1.00 Halfbaked: 50c)
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To: mozarky2

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.


35 posted on 02/04/2010 6:11:23 PM PST by ellery (It's a free country.)
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To: shibumi
A little farther out of town...

Brighton Hot Dog Shoppes

36 posted on 02/04/2010 6:12:11 PM PST by buccaneer81 (ECOMCON)
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To: mozarky2

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


37 posted on 02/04/2010 6:12:42 PM PST by mylife (Opinions: $1.00 Halfbaked: 50c)
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To: buccaneer81

Woohoo! another icon


38 posted on 02/04/2010 6:13:57 PM PST by mylife (Opinions: $1.00 Halfbaked: 50c)
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39 posted on 02/04/2010 6:13:59 PM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: mozarky2

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/


40 posted on 02/04/2010 6:17:20 PM PST by ellery (It's a free country.)
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