Pittsburgh is the second largest city in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
As of the
2000 census, the city itself had a population of 334,569, with
2,358,695 in the metropolitan area.
Pittsburgh is built at the confluence of three rivers (the Allegheny River,
Monongahela River and the Ohio River), with the downtown area in the triangular portion of land
formed by the rivers. The city is well known for its spectacular skyline of skyscrapers and
bridges, the latter
giving rise to two of its nicknames
"The City of Bridges" and "The Bridge Capital".
As well as "The City of Bridges" and "The Bridge Capital",
Pittsburgh also has a variety of other nicknames, including
"City of Champions", "The 'Burgh" and "The College City".
There are also nicknames linked to the city's industrial past
such as "Iron City", "Steel City" and "Steel Town",
and from the new industries that have arisen in the city such as
"Roboburgh", which relates to Pittsburgh's growing robotics industry.
Probably the most famous educational institution in Pittsburgh is Carnegie Mellon University. Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1900.
Professional sports teams in Pittsburgh include the Major League Baseball team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the NFL American football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the NHL ice hockey team, the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Some of the major companies headquartered in Pittsburgh include Heinz, PPG Industries and U.S. Steel.
The main airport serving Pittsburgh is Pittsburgh International Airport.
Here is the seven day weather forecast for Pittsburgh:
Product Description: The story of the Forbes Campaign, one of the most dramatic and significant chapters of the French and Indian War, unfolds vividly in Pennsylvania's Forbes Trail, a new book published as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of Pittsburgh. The book takes an engaging approach, combining gripping history with tools to help contemporary travelers discover historic sites, the great outdoors and family attractions along the trail today.
Take an architectural walking tour of Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, discover an array of cultural and entertainment amenities, and enjoy almost any kind of food, thanks to Pittsburgh's diverse ethnic population. Includes an in-depth chapter on Western Pennsylvania's many colleges and universities.
As part of the popular Then and Now Series, Pittsburgh is celebrated with archival photographs shown alongside specially commissioned contemporary images of the same scene. We find that the evolution of Pittsburgh over the last century has produced a compact urban landscape of older buildings blended with more recent architectural development. Downtown, the office blocks are still punctuated by traces of Pittsburgh's industrial heritage—the so-called "sliver" warehouses—mingling with the conveniences of modern city life. Over 100 photographs are featured in this amazing view of a fascinating city.
From a city of smokestacks to a city of culture, technology, and trees, Pittsburgh's revitalized city parks, abundant state parks, tranquil state forests, and enhanced riverfronts offer endless opportunities to hike and explore. 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh has something for explorers of every ability and interest. Diverse hikes include Frick Park, which can be combined with a visit to the Frick Art and Historical Center (free); Ohiopyle State Park, with views of the beautiful Youghiogheny River and Cucumber Falls; Beechwood Farms, where kids and adults can opt to participate in nature programs and walks; and Mt. Davis Natural Area, where hikers can stand on the highest point in Pennsylvania. History buffs will love Bushy Run and its museum and other historical site/hike combinations. Those seeking solitude will relish time spent walking in lovely Todd Sanctuary or one of the scenic and tranquil destinations of Forbes State Forest. Beautiful river, lake, waterfall, mountain, wildflower, and historical walks are all in your backyard. From the city's riverbanks to the Laurel Highland mountains of the south and southwest to the lakes and meadows of the north and northwest, every hiker will find trails to their liking in 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh.
Book Description: A guidebook of 12 walking & driving tours that highlights historical facts and architecture in the city of Pittsburgh.
Seeing Pittsburgh interprets Pittsburgh not as a mere collection of buildings, but as the result of human will, imagination, idealism, and, at times, foolishness. It will enchant visitors, take natives to places they've never been, and offer a fresh perspective on a great American city.
Pittsburgh invites walking far more than most American citites, and Fifield has organized the downtown itineraries into walking tours. For the others, you will need a car--at least for long stretches--but sections of each tour can be walked. The driving portion of the itineraries is easier to follow if the drive has a navigator or has plotted the route ahead of time. Neighborhood maps are included here, but a current city street map is an essential tool. Most of the tours can be completed in one morning or afternoon outing.
Book Description: Too much work? Too much worry? Need a change of scene? - Get out of town!
Twenty-five great minivacations take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city: sample a range of visual and performing arts, attend unique lectures and classes, or go boating, swimming, and fishing on the Chautauqua escape; visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, tour the trendy Warehouse district, and stroll through a Costa Rican cloud forest at the Botanical Garden on the Cleveland escape; view breathtaking scenery along the New River Gorge National River, tour a former coal mine, and explore one of the best small arts towns in America on the downstate West Virginia escape.
Information at your fingertips includes detailed route maps, travel directions, destination highlights, activities for morning, afternoon, and evening, choice restaurants, picnic sites, and lodgings, special events and festivals, shopping, and local sources of information.
Book Description: From "Gateway to the West" to the "Iron City," Pittsburgh is a town that worked its way up to "Most Livable City." Pittsburgh has rebuilt itself into a center of high technology and world-class culture, with fine dining, top-class entertainment, and vast parks. Ideal for newcomers and locals alike, City-Smart(tm) will show readers the hotspots and cool spots of this impressive city.
