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Vacation 2 USA   >   Pennsylvania   >   Towns and Cities   >   Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh


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.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Attractions in Pittsburgh include: Here is some other information about Pittsburgh:
  • Perhaps the best known educational institution in Pittsburgh is Carnegie Mellon University. Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1900.

  • Some of the major companies that have based their headquarters in Pittsburgh include Heinz, PPG Industries and U.S. Steel.

  • The principal airport serving Pittsburgh is Pittsburgh International Airport.

  • Sports teams in Pittsburgh include the American football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the ice hockey team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Major League Baseball team, the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Pittsburgh Steelers - Superbowl XLIII Champions
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Three Rivers Stadium - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Three Rivers Stadium - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Superbowl XLIII Champions - Pittsburgh Steelers
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Benny Goodman Orchestra at the Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1936
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Benny Goodman Orchestra at the Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1936

 
 
Benny Goodman Orchestra at the Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1936
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Street Map

By GM Johnson & Associates Ltd.

GM Johnson & Associates Ltd.
Released: 2007-03-01
Map (1 pages)

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Moon Pittsburgh (Moon Handbooks)

By Dan Eldridge

Avalon Travel Publishing
Paperback (250 pages)

Moon Pittsburgh (Moon Handbooks)
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Former music editor for the Pittsburgh City Paper, Dan Eldridge provides a quirky look at Pittsburgh, from visiting the Andy Warhol Museum to grabbing a beer at a hipster bar in South Side. Eldridge includes unique trip ideas like "Go Where the Locals Go," "Fun and Cheap," and "Out with the Parents." Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Pittsburgh has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on the best insider spots in the city and how to make the most of two days in Pittsburgh, Moon Pittsburgh gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: A Photographic Portrait

By Mark Bolster

Twin Lights Publishers
Hardcover (128 pages)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: A Photographic Portrait
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Mark Bolster s photography of 21st-century Pittsburgh reflects a river city transformed from a steel industry icon, to a sophisticated center of high-tech business and architecture. The images included in this book capture that spirit in the city's impressive skyline set against blue skies and the rush of the Allegheny, Ohio, and Monongahela Rivers at Point State Park. Part of Pittsburgh s Renaissance includes the growth of the arts; photos of the Benedum Center, the Byham Theater and Heinz Hall as well as the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, the Smithsonian Institute and the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center are part of the creativity that drives this city of 720 bridges. Bolster s images of historical locations depict the keys to Pittsburgh s past; their preservation along with innovative new architecture, expanding cultural resources and proud new green spaces is proof of a city that embraces its future.

Insiders' Guide to Pittsburgh, 4th (Insiders' Guide Series)

By Michele Margittai

Insiders' Guide
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With this comprehensive and authoritative guide, you can 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.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Including: Bethel Park, Carnegie, Fox Chapel, McKees Rocks, McKeesport, the Golden Triangle, West Mifflin & Wilkinsbur (Deluxe City Flip Map)

Universal Map Enterprises
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Moon Handbooks: Pennsylvania 2 Ed: Including Pittsburgh, the Poconos, Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and the Dutch Country

By Joanne Miller

Avalon Travel Publishing
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Moon Handbooks: Pennsylvania 2 Ed: Including Pittsburgh, the Poconos, Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and the Dutch Country
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Celebrate the diversity of Pennsylvania as Joanne Miller guides you along scenic back roads to thriving cities, leaving no area unexplored. This handbook provides rich details on the history and culture of one of the country's first colonies, with emphasis on Dutch Country and Gettysburg. It also lists exciting recreation opportunities in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and 116 state parks. An updated list of restaurants and accommodations adds to this already extensive resource. "Pack it in your suitcase before you put in your clothes for your trip." -- American Press Service

Rand McNally, Pittsburgh & Vicinity: Regional Pennsylvania (Rand McNally Easyfinder)

By Rand McNally and Company

Rand McNally
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Rand McNally, Pittsburgh & Vicinity: Regional Pennsylvania (Rand McNally Easyfinder)
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The durable and convenient EasyFinderTM of greater Pittsburg, Pennsylvania will take all the wear and tear your journey can dish out. The laminated design allows you to mark your route, make notes, then wipe the surface clean for further use.

This map features enhanced cartography with: Clearly indicated highways, County Boundaries, Streets, Points of Interest and National Parks.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Street Guide

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Journal of Capt. Jonathan Heart on the march with his company from Connecticut to Fort Pitt, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from the seventh of September, ... Heart by Consul Willshire Butterfield

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Best Choices in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania

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