Posted on 03/08/2022 5:41:19 AM PST by Luigi Vasellini
Spending 5nights in Pittsburgh. Looking for things to do
I’ve got two tickets to Pittsburgh.
Heinz History Center
https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/
The Incline is fun, as is driving through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, towards Downtahn, at night. In a suburb is Hartwood Acres Mansion, which I toured years ago. In the City itself is https://www.thefrickpittsburgh.org/ with a few things to choose from.
That would be because I95 runs through Philly, not Pittsburgh.
Jim Quinn is a conservative talk show host “Quinn in the Morning”. He’s in Pittsburgh. Ask him. quinn247@warroom.com
What’s 300 miles among friends? :)
Agreed Primanti Brothers and the Incline
Take a stroll through Carnegie Mellon University campus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnegie_Mellon_University#Campus
Did you come in third place in a contest?
Ha Ha (just kidding. I am sure there is something to do there.)
First time I saw James McMurtry was in Pittsburgh. Another time, I caught Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen.
If the weather is nice and you like cemeteries, we have some interesting ones. https://thehomewoodcemetery.com/ https://alleghenycemetery.com/
Most people in the 'burgh can at least give visitors directions to "the point" dahntawn where the three rivers meet and freeways can get you out of town quickly in almost any direction.
The Carnegie Museum of Art for sure. Really beautiful and not too large and overwhelming. The Monet waterlilies is one of my favorites.
In pre TSA days when passengers could be accompanied by friends and family to the gate, Pittsburgh international airport was consistently voted among the best in the country for these amenities. Pennsylvania still has no sales tax on clothing or candy, so it is still pretty good for passengers who arrive and depart though, sadly, the hours and number of shops are much reduced due to the reduction in traffic that the TSA and their asinine rules have caused.
OTOH, the TSA isn't stocked with Muslims and affirmative action hires like Philadelphia, Detroit and other airports around the country most Freepers could name.
Stay away form shootings.
Strip District. Spend a full day there. Primanti Brothers. Pamela’s P&G Diner (get there early to avoid the long lines). Deluca’s has the Steel City Breakfast of Champions. Also, the best nightlife in P’burgh is in the Strip District.
Grandview Ave. on Mt. Washington has some great overlooks.
Station Square is a happening place.
And if you’re single looking to mingle, the Port View girls are easy. “Big boned”, but easy.
Phipps Conservatory, Carnigie-Mellon (lots to see there), The Cathedral of Learning is pretty cool.
If you like birds, the National Aviary for sure.
Fort Pitt would be nice if the weather is good enough for strolling about.
I saw Zappa there at the Stanley theater. Amazing, and a beautiful venue
Take bicycles and use the bike trails around the city. That is the ticket.
Pittsburgh Zoo isn't bad, and others have mentioned the Carnegie museums.
If you're flying into the city, head to Angelia's in Imperial, PA (not far from the airport) for some superb pizza.
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