Pittsburgh - The modern metropolis leading in Steel
Today the city of Pittsburgh, pa which sits at the forks of Ohio is a shining modern metropolis that leads the way in bio engineering, medicine and high technology. Also known as the ‘steel city” it is the home of the world champions, 5 time super bowl team The Steelers. a host of cultural amenities and the first T rex fossils ever discovered. Visitors to Pittsburgh will discover an adventure to suit every budget from the nightlife of the South Side and the historic site of Fort Pitt.
Surrounded by water on all sides and lush green hills, The New York Times described Pittsburgh as” the only city in America with an entrance.” The Golden Triangle is what they call the three rivers that join together to make an arrowhead shape, The Monongahela, the Allegheny and the Ohio. Three Rivers was also the name of the field that the Steelers played on until it was bought by the Heinz Company who changed the name to “Heinz Field”.
Top Ten reasons to visit Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10. Pittsburgh is the only city rated among the top five “Most livable” is safe, clean affordable and fun. Travel and Leisure a news magazine described Pittsburg as a place where most people go home to have Sunday dinner it is a community with strong neighbors and a lot more beauty than people imagine.
9. Today Pittsburgh enjoys the different ethnic influences from music and dance to memorable dining because they welcomed generation after generation of immigrants
8. Andrew Carnegie built an institution dedicated to the discovery of contemporary art and artists, He had his first staged event at The Carnegie Museum in 1896 and has been on display ever since.
7. Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick brought much wealth to Pittsburgh at the turn of the century. It had more wealth then any other American city except New York. Thanks to their stories and the kingdoms they built from coal iron glass and steel, they captured the city’s neighborhoods architecture and culture.
6. Take a ride back in time on one of the two operating inclines or funiculars that operate along the same Mt. Washington hillside. And you won’t want to miss Lost Kennywood Park, a six acre National Historic landmark.
5. Pittsburgh offers daily excursions aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet or on the Riverboat in line of The Delta Queen. It offers all the sounds taste and sites of a river city. Once on shore visitors can shop in the 70 shops at Station Square.
4. Pittsburgh has a great night life. They offer world class culture live music dancing and well earned night of entertainment and fun. From the night life of Music Theater and nightclubs to Opera, and so much more you can enjoy.
3. There is a joke around town that Pittsburgh loves to throw a parade or set off fireworks and they don’t really need a reason to do it. They have an awesome celebration for New Years Eve, and a St. Patrick’s Parade the nation’s third largest, and the annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival on Memorial Day weekend.
2. At the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center a story is told of the battle between the French and the British, the birth of the nation, the pioneers push west and the first sparks of the industrial revolution. A look back in history.
1. Young people of Pittsburgh don’t realize the bond they form with the great city. This is thanks to two of the city’s icons Heinz ketchup and Mister Rogers Neighborhood. Other family favorites that we enjoy visiting are The Zoo, The Children’s museum and The National Aviary in all sure to provide an education to every one who visits.