About Pittsburgh
CITY FACTS
Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city that has the feel of a small town. Its approachability can be seen on the faces of its energetic, hard-working and proud people.
Bike, walk or rollerblade miles of riverfront trails and soak in fantastic urban views. Wrapped in rivers, intertwined with trails and packed with parks, it is a green and outdoor city in close contact with its surrounding countryside. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens opened its Center for Sustainable Landscapes, one of the world's first certified living buildings, a model of sustainability for architects, scientists, planners and anyone interested in living greener.
Not only are its sports teams a mighty force to be reckoned with, but the city has overcome adversity in a big way. Pittsburgh's affordable standard of living, top-notch health care facilities and cultural attractions combine to make it America's "Most Livable City."
Pittsburgh is also known as the “City of Bridges” because it has 446 bridges which is more than Venice, Italy, or any other city in the world.
Pittsburgh could be the next Hollywood. Hollywood film crews are drawn to Pittsburgh for its endless variety of architecture, neighborhood charm and great local support. More than 50 major films have been shot on location in the area during the past decade, including the Academy Award-winning The Silence of the Lambs, Lorenzo's Oil and Hoffa. Other highlights include:
LOCAL DINING
Zagat named Pittsburgh the "No. 1 Food City in the U.S.," and visitors and food critics agree! You'll find everything from James Beard-nominated chefs and restaurants to the inventive Smallman Galley, where you'll enjoy delectable bites from aspiring chefs. Pittsburgh even has famous food! Plenty of foods that we all know and love started out right here like the Klondike bar. And Heinz ketchup. And even the Big Mac (which was created in Pittsburgh suburbs in 1967). Choose from casual family spots, upscale and romantic eateries, late-night bites or convenient take-out.
Uptown or Downtown, high-brow or low, plus everything in between, Pittsburgh is simply delicious. Learn more here:
https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/restaurants-culinary/
LOCAL WEATHER
Pittsburgh, PA has four distinct seasons: winters are cold, cloudy, and moderately snowy, springs and falls generally mild with moderate levels of sunshine, and summers warm to hot and humid. On average, there are 160 sunny days per year in Pittsburgh; The US average is 205 sunny days.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/pittsburgh-pa/15219/weather-forecast/1310
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
There are so many ways to tour and sightsee around the city of Pittsburgh. You can take a tour by bike, trolley, boat, bus or Segway, or go old fashioned and explore on your own two feet. Learn about the culture of Pittsburgh though food, shopping, and exploring the 90+ neighborhoods that make up our city. Check out the link to get more ideas of how to spend your free time!
https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/things-to-do/
LOCAL SHOPPING
Shopping in Downtown Pittsburgh is a refreshing adventure in style. From large, legendary retailers with decades of Downtown history to tiny tucked-away boutiques stocked with the latest in trend-setting wares. Upscale men's and women's clothing and shoes, designer home accessories, gourmet goodies, toys, bold original art, and dazzling jewelry from fine to funky. Seek the unique?
http://www.downtownpittsburgh.com/play/shopping/
https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/things-to-do/shopping/
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Arts and music festivals, sporting events, concert series just to name a few of what you can find happening in and around Pittsburgh!
https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/events-festivals/
USEFUL LINKS
http://www.downtownpittsburgh.com/
PARKING LINKS
http://www.pittsburghparking.com/
http://parkpgh.org/ (Initiative of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust