Source: Yahoo! Travel
October 07, 2012
In a tour of 10 (unexpectedly) romantic United States Cities, Yahoo! Travel mentions just one hotel in Pittsburgh -- the Priory Hotel! "For optimum romance, check into the Priory Hotel, a former Benedictine monastery on the City's North Side, with just 42 cozy rooms, a fireplace in the lobby, and an on call shuttle to downtown."
Attractions List | Attractions List with Full Description
Here is a partial list of great things to do when visiting Pittsburgh. Click each to learn more about each attraction:
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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
CATEGORY: Nature/Wildlife | LOCATION: Highland Park
One of the few major zoo and aquarium combinations in America, this 77-acre facility features thousands of animals in such habitats as "The Asian Forest," "African Savanna" and "Cheetah Valley." Open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Visit Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium WebsitePNC Park & the Pittsburgh Pirates
CATEGORY: Sports | LOCATION: Northside/North Shore
Just a few minutes walk from The Priory Hotel is what is widely considered to be the best place to watch a baseball game in major leagues. Check out the Battling Buccos and an amazing view of the city from every seat. From April to September.
Visit PNC Park & the Pittsburgh Pirates WebsitePoint State Park
CATEGORY: Outdoor Park | LOCATION: Downtown Pittsburgh
Point State Park, located at the confluence of three rivers, is at the tip of Pittsburgh's "Golden Triangle." It commemorates and preserves the strategic and historic heritage of the area during the French and Indian War (1754 - 1763).
Once a busy industrial area, the area had deteriorated into a commercial slum by the 1940s. The development of a state park was authorized in 1945 and the first parcel of the 36-acre property was purchased in 1946. The park was completed and dedicated in 1974. It is now one of the nation's outstanding historical parks and tourist attractions and has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.
Visit Point State Park WebsitePrimanti Brothers
CATEGORY: Restaurant | LOCATION: The Strip District
If you want something truly local and authentically Pittsburgh, try Pittsburgh's most famous sandwich. Several locations with the original in the heart of the Strip District on 18th street.
Visit Primanti Brothers WebsiteRivers Casino
CATEGORY: Casino | LOCATION: Northside/North Shore
Located just minutes from The Priory Hotel, the new Rivers Casino is the premier destination for Pittsburgh gaming, dining and entertainment. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Rivers Casino is located next to Heinz Field on the North Shore.
Visit Rivers Casino WebsiteRivers of Steel National Heritage Area
CATEGORY: Sightseeing/Tours | LOCATION: Homestead
Created by Congress in 1996, the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area is committed to preserving, interpreting, and managing the historic, cultural, and natural resources related to Big Steel and its related industries. Encompassing over 5,000 square miles in the eight counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland, Rivers of Steel is building on this area's remarkable transition from heavy industry to high technology and diversified services as well as bolstering the new regional economy by promoting tourism and economic development based on this region's historic industrial saga.
A multifaceted program, the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area's mission includes: historic preservation, cultural conservation, education, recreation and resource development. Currently, the Heritage Area has bills in Congress to create the Homestead Works National Park. The proposed park would be located on 38 acres surrounding the Carrie Furnaces, the last of the giant blast furnaces from the Homestead Works, and the Pump House, site of the bloody 1892 Homestead Steel Strike.
Visit Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area WebsiteSandcastle Water Park
CATEGORY: Amusement Park | LOCATION: Homestead
Rides & slides! Sandcastle Water Park is a great summertime destination in Pittsburgh. Lazy rivers, hot tubs, and even dining - there's something for everyone.
Visit Sandcastle Water Park WebsiteSoho
CATEGORY: Bar/Tavern | LOCATION: Northside/North Shore
SoHo is an upscale Bar and Restaurant in the heart of Pittsburgh's North Shore - just a few minutes walk or drive from the Priory Hotel. If you are a sports fan, they are across the street from PNC Park and few minutes stroll from Heinz Field. Head over when the Pirates are winning, warm up after an exciting Steeler Game, or watch your favorite sport on one of their thirteen wide-screen televisions and 8 ft projector!
Visit Soho WebsiteSonoma Grille
CATEGORY: Restaurant | LOCATION: Downtown Pittsburgh
Sonoma Grille is a sophisticated, casual restaurant with an airy dining room displaying vivid colors and a warm atmosphere, reminiscent of the Sonoma Valley. Savor a glass of wine in our lounge or spend a leisurely evening pairing the wine with a delightful dinner of either traditional entrees or our prix fixe of small plates.
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