Welcome to Pittsburgh
Student Guide to Pittsburgh takes you
for a tour
Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania, located at the
confluence of three rivers: the Allegheny, the Monongahela and the Ohio.
While offering all the opportunities of a large metropolitan area, Pittsburgh
retains a small-town friendliness, a contributing factor in its honor
as one of the most livable cities in the country.
Besides being the home of three leading universities and various colleges,
Pittsburgh is the corporate headquarters for such companies as USX Corporation,
Alcoa, Heinz, and PPG. A very sports-minded town, Pittsburgh supports
teams in hockey (the Penguins), football (the Steelers), baseball (the
Pirates), and most recently, soccer (the Riverhounds). Where can you see
some of these teams play? Check out the two new sports facilities, Heinz
Field (football) and PNC Park (baseball).
On the cultural front, Heinz Hall (located downtown) houses the Pittsburgh
Youth Symphony and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The Benedum Center
for the Performing Arts is a short distance away. On its stage you will
find the Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Civic Light Opera,
and Pittsburgh Dance Council. Other attractions include the Mellon Arena,
I.C. Light Amphitheater and Post-Gazette Pavilion where popular concerts
are held.
The Mattress Factory [ 412-231-3169 or click here for details ] - is a museum of contemporary art exhibits and site-specific installations. You may also want to check out the Pittsburgh Zoo, the Fort Pitt Museum, the Frick Art Museum, Phipps Conservatory, the National Aviary, and the Andy Warhol Museum.
If your plans include touring the City of Pittsburgh on foot, get a copies of Rich/Poor Man's Guide to Pittsburgh and Walking Map of Pittsburgh - Know Where to Go (412-681-8528) or check out the Sightseeing & Tours listings.
Of course, people still find reasons to complain about Pittsburgh! With
so many bridges, rivers, and one-way streets, traffic may always be a
problem. Just listen to the groans of Parkway commuters or try making
your way through downtown! However, if you look beyond the hubbub, you
can view the Pittsburgh skyline from Mount Washington and a beautiful
and exciting city emerges!
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