AKB: Pittsburgh Trip Suggestions
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You should work for the city Visitors Bureau with your recommendations.
I would only add S&D Polish Deli in the Strip District for the best pierogi this side of the Rocks.
You should work for the city Visitors Bureau with your recommendations.
I would only add S&D Polish Deli in the Strip District for the best pierogi this side of the Rocks.
If decide to visit F93M, great place to stop is Jean Benet on Route 30. Great food and atmosphere.
We were planning on doing both the same day but this was before we decided to visit Pittsburgh. We typically overnight in Columbus.
We saw Kentuck Knob last year, Fallingwater four years ago, if memory serves. So Fallingwater won this year.
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Not far from Falling Water is Polymath Park, which is a pretty cool place to see/stay/eat.
The low key best, most pervasive food culture in Western PA is flavored wings. Almost every bar anywhere has them, and not just hot, medium, mild, or buffalo - like, 30+ flavors. And they've been good at it a long time. This isn't as much of a thing in Allegheny County/Pittsburgh, but man, go to Kendrew's in Aliquippa, Zooky's in New Brighton, or Wings, Suds and Spuds in Moon. Quaker Steak and Lube used to get all the national headlines (Sharon, PA) but I think the Beaver County sports/dive bar wing scene is better. All these places have salads with fries/steak too
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For when Opus Dei-esque self flagellation just isn't enough?
Meat and Potatoes used to be a pretty good place. It has been a while since I have been there.
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Many discos, museums and places that reduce overall Pitt football attendance. It is what it is.
I worked at Kennywood during HS and college, and a gang of us would go there after the park closed some nights.
Great food and great memories. Was really bummed when it closed!
It's my recollection that he came to America from Italy with his family when he was 9 and his dad, a cobbler, settled in Homestead. I think that after Joe got married he moved to Baldwin, which is not that far away.
Photo of Joe in his tavern.
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I enjoy Pittsburgh, but it has been about six years since I have been there.
My must sees -
Carnegie Museum and Frick Art Museum. One huge complex located between Pitt and CMU. Great collection of dinosaur bones, art, jewels and history. A geek can get lost there. The Carnegie Library is also there.
Mt Washington. Take the tram car up the hill and take in the best views of the City. Incredible on a beautiful day. There are a couple restaurants up there that might be worth a lunch or dinner with the view. Fantastic views of Point Park.
North Side. The football and baseball parks are there and not far away you have the Aviary which is good for a visit. This part of town also has some of the oldest areas remaining in the City, some dating back to the early 19th century.
Schenley Park. My wife and I spent many hours here. Get a picnic lunch and rest your legs after visiting the museums. It is just a short walk and tucked in behind the CMU campus. One of the nicest urban parks I have been to.
Pittsburgh has a ton of great watering holes with decent food. You quickly learn Pittsburgh is really a conglomeration of many small towns and neighborhoods, separated by hills, highways and rivers.
My must sees -
Carnegie Museum and Frick Art Museum. One huge complex located between Pitt and CMU. Great collection of dinosaur bones, art, jewels and history. A geek can get lost there. The Carnegie Library is also there.
Mt Washington. Take the tram car up the hill and take in the best views of the City. Incredible on a beautiful day. There are a couple restaurants up there that might be worth a lunch or dinner with the view. Fantastic views of Point Park.
North Side. The football and baseball parks are there and not far away you have the Aviary which is good for a visit. This part of town also has some of the oldest areas remaining in the City, some dating back to the early 19th century.
Schenley Park. My wife and I spent many hours here. Get a picnic lunch and rest your legs after visiting the museums. It is just a short walk and tucked in behind the CMU campus. One of the nicest urban parks I have been to.
Pittsburgh has a ton of great watering holes with decent food. You quickly learn Pittsburgh is really a conglomeration of many small towns and neighborhoods, separated by hills, highways and rivers.
William Penn Hotel Downtown.
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Omni is great. Also nearby is the Drury and the Monaco (art deco).William Penn Hotel Downtown.
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Big Pete was a witness against a mob boss ( John Gotti?). I can’t remember the time line before after the trial he was shot like 40 times and survived. He was like 6’8 and 400#. They put him in witsac down here in Huntington wv. Let’s just say he and his Italian buddies stood out. I mean who goes out in 3 piece suits in WV?? They called him Joey here. He went to a lawyer friend of mine to help w business licenses. He got one and basically they were bringing garbage down from NY and putting it in old strip mines. lol
FYP. But seriously, the Nationality Rooms are really cool. If you are into wildlife, the Zoo and the National Aviary are both good--and I concur about Pamala's, though it has been some time.
If you’re looking for an urban B&B experience, this place is pretty fantastic.
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As someone born and raised in a suburb of Pittsburgh my recommendation is just go somewhere else.