Andrew Hall
Dennison Place (The Circles)
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cbustransit wrote
As to downtown, head over to market square. It's authentic. Pick up primanti's there for the real experience.
Just a clarification : the first Primanti's is over in the Strip District. The 'real' Market Square experience would be the Original Oyster House.
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Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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meltsintowonder wrote >>
I never thought I'd be excited about visiting Pittsburgh, Louisville, and Asheville, but if you dig enough, there are a lot of attractions.
Heh. I've been trying to make it more of a priority to spend more long-weekends in our neighboring Midwest cities including Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Louisville, Detroit, and all points in between. Really, I think many young people aren't looking for the "touristy" things and big national landmarks you see in bigger cities these days and are more interested in the unique scenes you can find when travelings. Hunting down a great restaurant or two is a priority whether you're in Pittsburgh or NYC, so why not check out the cheaper, closer option, right? ;) Should be just as fun.
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I am not sure where the Midwest starts but the Pittsburghers I know will tell you it starts west of Pittsburgh. ;) You should try out the Original Hot Dog Shop in Oakland and order the large "O" fry. There are some nice views from the 36th floor of the Cathedral of Learning. Also taking the incline up Mt. Washington is a tourist must. Pittsburgh had a lot of old money back in the day and there is a lot of character (and culture) to be found. I hope you have fun.
Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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cbustransit wrote >>
Wow. I sound like a travel agent. But really, it is a great city that I visit a lot and have fallen in love with. If you want any specifics anybody, message me. I hope you all have TONS of fun!!!!! My main recs: market square downtown, oakland and the cathedral of learning's nationality rooms, and shadyside's walnut street. All very family friendly i would say
Thanks for all of the input, and thanks to everyone for sharing all of the advice.
Sounds like the hard part is going to be narrowing the list down. ;)
jarsloth
west side
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I don't know why I didn't realize this before, but Lydia Bastianich, of PBS' "Lydia's Italy" has a restaurant in Pittsburgh: http://www.lidias-pittsburgh.com/
Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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Here's a report of our trip by Anne:
http://www.columbusunderground.com/trip-report-pittsburgh-via-megabus
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