{"id":2239,"date":"2014-05-27T10:52:24","date_gmt":"2014-05-27T09:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eurotalk.com\/blog\/?p=2239"},"modified":"2014-05-27T10:52:24","modified_gmt":"2014-05-27T09:52:24","slug":"10-reasons-to-visit-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utalk.com\/news\/10-reasons-to-visit-pittsburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons to Visit… Pittsburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"

We love sharing our reasons to visit<\/a> different places around the world, but we also enjoy hearing from you. Is there somewhere we’ve missed that you want everyone to know about?<\/em><\/p>\n

Today we’re hearing from Emily Nemchick, who lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her top ten\u00a0reasons to visit the city.<\/em><\/p>\n

1. The Museums<\/h4>\n

Although many Londoners might baulk at having to pay to enter Pittsburgh\u2019s museums, they are well worth a visit if you\u2019re in town. Pittsburgh\u2019s Carnegie museums offer a whole day\u2019s worth of fun for art or history lovers. The Andy Warhol museum is also worth looking up for pop art fans, and the Mattress Factory is the perfect day trip for enthusiasts of quirky and imaginative art installations.<\/p>\n

2. Mt. Washington<\/h4>\n

Mt. Washington offers some of the best views of Pittsburgh\u2019s downtown, rivers and gorgeous skyline. Though it has a reputation as a rust-belt city, Pittsburgh\u2019s setting at the confluence of the Ohio and Monongahela rivers makes for some extremely worthwhile vantage points from Mt. Washington\u2019s overlook. Plus, if the season is right, Mt. Washington has some pretty darned good ice cream, too.<\/p>\n

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3. The Three Rivers Heritage Trail<\/h4>\n

Anyone who likes to bike or hike should definitely give Pittsburgh a go. Not only does it have trails aplenty, it boasts a biking trail that stretches from downtown Pittsburgh all the way to Washington D.C. For less adventurous bikers or those questing for a quiet stroll, there are also shorter riverside trails, which are a great way to see Pittsburgh whilst enjoying a bit of nature.<\/p>\n

4. Local Cuisine (Pierogies!)<\/h4>\n

Pittsburgh has strong Polish heritage, and as such a local favourite is pierogies. If that isn\u2019t your thing, there are still countless local restaurants offering a range of tasty cuisines. There are great places scattered all over town. Try Primanti Bros for a real taste of traditional Pittsburgh fare \u2013 their specialty is sandwiches with chips (French fries) and coleslaw inside the sandwich. It\u2019s pretty decent, actually.<\/p>\n

5. Pirates, Penguins and Steel<\/h4>\n

Not too many actual pirates or penguins unfortunately, but Pittsburgh\u2019s sports teams might make up for the lack if you\u2019re into American football, baseball or ice hockey at all. Pittsburgh\u2019s PNC Park is a huge sports stadium which is a great place to catch a game if you\u2019re in the Burgh during baseball season.<\/p>\n

6. The Strip District<\/h4>\n

This is my absolute favourite place to be in Pittsburgh. The Strip District isn\u2019t as naughty as it sounds, but it\u2019s a great place to spend the afternoon nonetheless. The Strip is a long street boasting specialty cheese stores, coffee shops, fishmongers, butchers, baked goods, spices, open fruit and veg markets and a ton of great bars and restaurants. Anything you want to buy, you can buy in the Strip. It\u2019s also a great place just to window shop and hang out.<\/p>\n

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7. Phipps Conservatory<\/h4>\n

Pittsburgh not only has awesome museums but a pretty nifty conservatory chock full of gorgeous flowers and plants. The exhibits change with the seasons, but they are always worth a visit.<\/p>\n

8. The South Side<\/h4>\n

Anyone in search of some nightlife should check out the South Side, home to the happiest happy hours, the hippest clubs (I would assume from their long lines on Saturday nights) and the hoppiest bar hops (I wanted to keep that going there, but seriously, good bars). The South Side is a great place to go out to dinner, grab a few drinks or have a night out on the town affordably.<\/p>\n

9. Station Square<\/h4>\n

Station Square is a fun place to check out some nice boutiques or head to a fancy restaurant. In the summer, it\u2019s also the ideal place to break up a bike ride with a rest and a drink, because it\u2019s right on the South Side bike trail. You can even roll your sightseeing into one and hop on the Incline (cable car) down from Mt. Washington. Pittsburgh is pretty pocket-sized, so it\u2019s a great place to explore on foot, and Station Square is a fun and convenient addition to any itinerary.<\/p>\n

10. Breweries<\/h4>\n

I confess, I saved the best until last. Pittsburgh is the home of many fantastic breweries, and locally brewed beer is pretty epic. Church Brew Works is a must-see as a brewery built inside a converted church, East End Brewing Co. has some tasty seasonal brews, and even whiskey fans can enjoy Pittsburgh\u2019s locally distilled whiskey at Wigle.<\/p>\n

It may not be the most glamorous city, but Pittsburgh has tried hard to change its traditional image as a rust-belt city and is regarded as one of America\u2019s most livable cities. It\u2019s guaranteed to keep tourists happy for days too. Stop by if you get a chance!\"Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

By Emily Nemchick, English expat and happy Pittsburgh resident.<\/p>\n

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Do get in touch<\/a> with us if you’d like to share a ’10 reasons’ post of your own, or you have a suggestion for where we should cover next.<\/em><\/p>\n

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