Permanti Brothers Resturant.
Avoid the Hill District.
Pamela’s for breakfast. The high bridge at Homestead. The Cathedral of Learning at Pitt at Forbes.
The William Penn Grand Hotel Palm Court lobby — especially for high tea.
The Carnegie Museum Of Art.
Primantis of course. And Do take the Incline.
Definitely take the Monongahela or the Duquesne incline up to Mt. Washington. Since I designed the mushroom overlooks I love this upper hillsice (The mushroom platforms are still there and they offer the best free view of the city). The restaurants up there are for the view only. The best deal is definitely Permanti Brothers Resturant, since it is most famous place in Pittsburgh and quite affordable. Do not forget to try Iron City beer, Islay’s klondikes and chipped ham sandwiches.
Not to be the spelling police, but it’s Primanti Brothers and there are various locations to serve you. Where are you staying? There are three really nice newish Courtyards I’ve stayed at: Monroeville, which is not in the city, Courtyard downtown, and the Courtyard in Homestead. I have heard good things about the Children’s Museum: http://www.pittsburghkids.org/ but have not been there. I have also heard about the Cathedral of Learning at University of Pittsburgh and that it is pretty awesome.
My personal favorite thing to do in Pittsburgh is go to the Strip District, which includes a Primanti Brothers. The strip has some great eateries, a really nice chocolate shop, bakeries, and some of the best coffee I’ve ever had. Favorite coffee shops are 21st street coffee company and Fortunes Coffee. Oh! and I love this place to eat at, although Catholics may find it sacreligious http://www.churchbrew.com/. The developers kept the integrity and beauty of the church’s history and the beer itself is brewed on the altar. I know how that sounds, but you have to see it. Their sundaes (try the vanilla with cinnamon sauce) are so good.
I have found it easy to get lost in Pittsburgh; be careful and have a city map. I’d try to study the map before. I still do not have a GPS.
Have fun!
agree with all who talk about the incline. Take it at night so you can see the many bridges around the city.
Here's something that might be useful for you: http://wikitravel.org/en/Pittsburgh. Have fun!
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.
Don't drink the water........
And anyone wanting to sell you a Rolex watch, make sure you get a warranty...........
Bookmarked for our next trip to Pittsburgh, a great town.
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/
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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).
Get a hoagie at Dannys Parkview Pizza, near the entrance to South Park.
Visit mount Washington and ride the Incline.
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