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Post by lucki on Jul 7, 2014 16:59:19 GMT
I have a 3 day business trip to Pittsburgh this week. Thanks to one of my moron co-workers (long story! haha!), it looks like I won't have any meetings on Friday. I'm supposed to fly out at 6:30PM. I'm going to try and change to an earlier flight but if I am unsuccessful it looks like I will have an entire day to myself.
Any suggestions for things to do? I'm staying at Station Square and won't have a rental car but I'm good with travelling by Taxi.
Thanks peas!
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Post by slkone on Jul 7, 2014 17:18:22 GMT
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Post by Regina Phalange on Jul 7, 2014 17:29:27 GMT
You can take the "T" (that's what we call our Subway) from Station Square to the Gateway Center stop and go to Market Square (You would just need to walk two or so blocks to get there from the T station) It has tons of great places to eat, and an awesome farmer's market on Friday's, I believe. It's a happening place. I recommend Las Velas if you like Mexican food. Also, Prantl's bakery is the bomb, and you must try the Burnt Almond Torte. It is to.die.for.  |
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Judy26
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Post by Judy26 on Jul 7, 2014 17:34:28 GMT
I could spend a happy afternoon wandering the strip district. Or come visit me!
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Post by LilyRose on Jul 7, 2014 17:43:20 GMT
Here's a tip if you go to the Dusquesne Incline...DO NOT pronounce it Dew-quez-nee like I did. You'll either be laughed at or looked at with pity. It's Dew-kane. But it's fun to do. |
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Post by lucki on Jul 7, 2014 18:29:12 GMT
Thanks for the tips - and the handy links! I love museums and it looks like you have some great ones! I have no idea if I'll actually get a chance to go se some of the sights but I hope so. |
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Post by smartypants71 on Jul 7, 2014 18:57:18 GMT
I was there for a week for work a couple of months ago. My local to Pitt co-worker arranged for us to do something sort of cheesy, but it ended up actually being a ton of fun. He arranged for us to go on a Ducky Tour. You ride on a duck boat and hit the highlights of downtown, and then you float the river for a bit to see the city that way. The tour guides were pretty hilarious too. Oh, and if you do go to Primanti's, be sure to wear your fat pants  |
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Post by cmhs on Jul 7, 2014 19:23:53 GMT
Slight hijack here. Are any of you Pittsburghers familiar with the Washington, PA area? I'm meeting my sister who will be coming from Columbus to bring me some items she is storing for me. I'll probably just stay at the Hampton Inn. Just wondering if it's a safe area? I see there is an outlet mall there -- not that I need more stuff. I'll just be there overnight but if there's a great restaurant or not-to-be-missed something or other, please let me know. Thanks!
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Post by OSUBuckeyeFan on Jul 7, 2014 19:25:41 GMT
Gotta go to Primanti's. Definitely check out the museums. LOTS of cool stuff to do in Pittsburgh!
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Post by elaine on Jul 7, 2014 20:03:59 GMT
Primanti Brothers! I also second the suggestion to cruise the Strip District.
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lucki
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Post by lucki on Jul 12, 2014 15:00:01 GMT
Thanks everyone for your tips! You have a beautiful city and I'd love to return and show it to my family one day!! The supplier I was visiting provided most of the meals and entertainment but I was able to go to the top of Mount Washington to see the view and I went on one of the river cruises which was lots of fun and informative too!  |
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Post by Judy26 on Jul 12, 2014 15:58:30 GMT
I'm so glad you had a good time and got to see some sights. Pittsburgh is a bigger city with a small town attitude. I love spending time there.
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