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VisitPittsburgh
425 Sixth Ave., 30th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15219
phone: (412) 281-7711
www.visitpittsburgh.com/
Description
The Convention Center’s Gold LEED Certification for leadership in energy and environmental design and other green attributes were a key reason Pittsburgh was selected as the North American host city by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for World Environment Day 2010.Pittsburgh Facilities>>Convention, Conference, Meeting >>Hotels
What's New
Talk about a power play. Pittsburgh – the city that boasts the first Gold LEED certified convention center in the country – will soon be home to the first National Hockey League arena to be Gold LEED certified. Add Fairmont Pittsburgh – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ very first LEED-certified hotel – and the recently opened August Wilson Center for African American Culture and you have a hat trick of new green meeting and event options in Pittsburgh!Don't miss
Get it while it’s hot! No doubt, Pittsburgh is one hot destination. Art lovers will want to spend more than 15 minutes at The Andy Warhol Museum the “art that dares” museum that celebrates the life and work of one of Pop Art’s founding fathers. Words can’t describe the endless surprise and delight you’ll find inside The Mattress Factory, hailed as the best facility for installation art in the country. Carnegie Museum of Art houses the region’s most stellar art collection, staging more than 20 special exhibitions each year. Marvel at the Museum’s collections of American art, Impressionist paintings, furniture, architecture and more. The Frick Art & Historical Center is home to a collection of Italian Renaissance and Flemish masterpieces, as well as traveling and locally curated exhibitions.If sports are more your game, the City of Champions is a sports fan’s paradise. Head to Heinz Field to see the Steelers or University of Pittsburgh Panthers football teams in action. Catch a Pirates game at PNC Park, consistently named one of the best ballparks in the nation for its throwback, intimate design. You can also enjoy tours of both stadiums! And there’s a new nest for the Pittsburgh Penguins! Watch a Penguins power play at the new Consol Energy Center.
Environmentally friendly attractions in Pittsburgh include the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Heinz History Center Smithsonian Wing, Kayak Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh Glass Center, Rachel Carson Homestead, Riverquest and WYEP Studio.
Local flavor
When it comes to dining and nightlife in Pittsburgh, you’ve got plenty of options. There are 98 restaurants within a 20-minute walk of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Downtown’s Cultural District is hip, hop and happenin’ with numerous eateries and upscale bars. From intimate dining to rooftop bars, downtown after dusk is the place to be.And, one of the things that makes Pittsburgh so special is its many neighborhoods.
The New York Times writes: This city of 89 distinct neighborhoods is a cool and – dare I say, hip – city. There are great restaurants, excellent shopping, breakthrough galleries and prestigious museums.”
From “Little Italy” in Bloomfield and the marketplace of the Strip District, to upscale Shadyside, and from the funky shops in Lawrenceville and the South Side to Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods are worth exploring.
The East End neighborhoods have an abundance of locally owned, intimate places where you’ll find restaurants, interesting clubs and friendly people. The North Shore is another new nightlife hot spot with numerous bars and restaurants. And, it’s not just for “game day” anymore. Come the weekend, the South Side is where the action is for the younger crowd!
End your night with a steaming cup of java at one of the many cozy coffeehouses in and around the city.
Shopping
Put on your walking shoes, because there’s no sales tax on clothing, shoes or necessities and that means big savings! Pittsburgh’s compact, walkable downtown means that shops are conveniently located near hotels. You’ll find major department stores and specialty shops clustered within a few blocks. A one-of-a-kind urban adventure awaits you in the Strip District, Pittsburgh’s only historic market district. This old-world style marketplace is home to an exciting mix of retailers, ethnic food shops, specialty shops, antique galleries, gift shops and textile and interior design sources. Billed as Pittsburgh’s arts and interior design district, the 16:62 Design Zone stretches through the Strip District and Lawrenceville. Here, you’ll find specialty shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques featuring fashion from emerging designers as well as vintage wares, independently-owned restaurants and a cadre of shops and galleries. In chic Shadyside, stroll down charming streets lined with the perfect mix of unique shops, boutiques, galleries and national retailers. SouthSide Works is the destination of choice for those in the know. This unique mix of shopping, entertainment and restaurant options will have you coming back for more. And, all along East Carson Street on the South Side novel shops abound – from silk specialty shops to hookah stores and designer jean shops. Upriver, The Waterfront in Homestead – built on the site of a former steel mill – provides plentiful retail, entertainment and dining options.Recreation
Whether you’re on land or water, there are plenty of fun ways to see Pittsburgh! Enjoy narrated tours or enjoy exploring on your own! Check out these options: Duquesne & Monongahela Inclines, Gateway Clipper Fleet, Just Ducky Tours, Segway in Paradise tours, Mike’s Carriage Service, Golden Triangle Bike Rentals, Green Gears Pedicabs. Fab views are plentiful in Pittsburgh. Be sure to have your eyes wide open when arriving from the airport through the Ft. Pitt Tunnel. Pittsburgh’s beautiful downtown city center bursts into view with such force that it’s called “the only city with an entrance,” according to the New York Times.Be sure to check out the Duquesne Incline and the views from Mt. Washington, ranked among the top 10 romantic spots in the United States, according to MSN.com.
The views from the Rivers Casino are a sure bet too! The esplanade, which winds along the Ohio River in front of the casino, features a 1,200 seat outdoor amphitheater overlooking the river and cityscape. Inside on the second floor, the all-you-can-eat Grandview Buffet offers an outdoor dining terrace. And, there are lots of slots, too, with table games coming soon!
