Visitors arriving from the Pittsburgh International Airport approach the city through the Fort Pitt Tunnel and are delivered into a downtown glistening with skyscrapers. Banked on all sides by water and lush green hills, Pittsburgh was described by one New York Times writer as "the only city in America with an entrance."
Point State Park stands at the confluence of three mighty rivers-the Allegheny, the Monongahela and the Ohio-marking one corner of the compact, arrowhead-shaped downtown known as the Golden Triangle.
Visitors find themselves within easy walking distance of five major hotels, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, more than a dozen historical and cultural attractions, architectural landmarks, professional sports, great shopping and food to delight every taste.
Pittsburgh, the only city rated among the top five "Most Liveable" in three editions of the "Places Rated Almanac," is safe, clean, affordable and fun - qualities that both visitors and residents appreciate.
Parents can earn the grudging respect of teens by taking a walk on the wild side at The Andy Warhol Museum to see the artist's famous Heinz Ketchup boxes. The younger crowd enjoys visiting Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood of Make Believe at Idlewild Park. A few of Pittsburgh's other favorite family things include: The Pittsburgh Zoo, The Pittsburgh Children's Museum, The National Aviary in Pittsburgh, and Kennywood Park.
Visitors can stroll one of the 70 shops at Station Square where turn-of-the-century railroad buildings form a collection of retail shops, restaurants, and night clubs. The centerpiece is the former passenger waiting room, now the glorious Grand Concourse Restaurant. Or take a walk along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and visit The Carnegie Science Center, a $40 million "amusement park for the mind" on the shores of the Allegheny River.
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