Pittsburghers have always known that Pittsburgh is just about the coolest city in the country. But, now others are starting to take notice of the Burgh’s coolness, too. We already know what makes Pittsburgh so cool – from the lively three rivers to the friendly people – but how did Pittsburgh become the coolest city in the rest of the country’s eyes? Why, because, Pittsburgh is:
- Packed with personality.
Flickr/fatherspoon Pittsburgh’s a diverse city dotted with charming neighborhoods - Squirrel Hill, Oakland, and Lawrenceville, to name just a few - packed with personality. Anyone who needs evidence of that needs only visit Randyland (pictured above) in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood.
- A food lover’s dream.
Flickr/steven_n_maher You can find just about anything your palate desires in Pittsburgh. The Burgh features an eclectic mix of fine dining, casual, and buffet restaurants. And, of course, there’s also the assortment of food trucks that travel around the city every day.
- Brimming with unique museums.
Flickr/alamosbasement No matter what your interests, you’ll find a museum to match in Pittsburgh. Home to the esteemed Carnegie Museums of Natural History and Art, the city also houses the Mattress Factory, the Andy Warhol Museum, the Bayernhof Museum, and the Clemente Museum. Which is your favorite?
- A sports town through and through.
Flickr/jpellgen No other town quite compares to Pittsburgh when it comes to the intensity for and loyalty to the city’s sports teams. Walk around town during football season and get lost in a sea of Steelers fans wearing black and gold. Pittsburghers support their teams through thick and thin - from filling stadiums with fans to crowding the streets to celebrate another championship win.
- Overflowing with indoor and…
Flickr/Mellydoll Escape the summer heat and the winter chill by heading to one of the city’s many indoor attractions. Watch penguins eat at the National Aviary. Take in a Broadway show at Heinz Hall. Or, admire the thousands of flowers, plants, and displays at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
- Outdoor activities.
Flickr/Ard van der Leeuw Find just as much to do outdoors as indoors in the Burgh. Spend a day kayaking or boating on the river. Bike, hike, picnic, or relax at one of the sprawling parks, including Frick Park, Riverview Park, Schenley Park, or North Park.
- A leader in the tech and…
Flickr/Janey Pittsburgh’s a leader in technology. After all, how many drivers in other cities find themselves sitting in traffic next to a driverless car?
- Medical fields.
Flickr/Nick Amoscato If you get sick in Pittsburgh, you’ll find yourself in good hands. Pittsburgh has been known for its medical innovations since Jonas Salk invented the first polio vaccine in 1952 and UPMC performed the “first beating heart transplant in the U.S.” in 2007.
- Respectful of its past and…
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM Pittsburgh’s rich with history. And, Pittsburghers are well aware of and respectful of that history. Discover Pittsburgh’s past at Heinz History Center. the Fort Pitt Museum, the Frick Pittsburgh, and the Korean War Memorial.
- Excited for its future.
Flickr/Ronald Woan How can Pittsburghers be anything but excited about the future? Just look at the many esteemed universities that reside in the city - the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Point Park University - and consider the forward thinking approach of Pittsburghers themselves.
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Flickr/fatherspoon
Pittsburgh’s a diverse city dotted with charming neighborhoods - Squirrel Hill, Oakland, and Lawrenceville, to name just a few - packed with personality. Anyone who needs evidence of that needs only visit Randyland (pictured above) in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood.
Flickr/steven_n_maher
You can find just about anything your palate desires in Pittsburgh. The Burgh features an eclectic mix of fine dining, casual, and buffet restaurants. And, of course, there’s also the assortment of food trucks that travel around the city every day.
Flickr/alamosbasement
No matter what your interests, you’ll find a museum to match in Pittsburgh. Home to the esteemed Carnegie Museums of Natural History and Art, the city also houses the Mattress Factory, the Andy Warhol Museum, the Bayernhof Museum, and the Clemente Museum. Which is your favorite?
Flickr/jpellgen
No other town quite compares to Pittsburgh when it comes to the intensity for and loyalty to the city’s sports teams. Walk around town during football season and get lost in a sea of Steelers fans wearing black and gold. Pittsburghers support their teams through thick and thin - from filling stadiums with fans to crowding the streets to celebrate another championship win.
Flickr/Mellydoll
Escape the summer heat and the winter chill by heading to one of the city’s many indoor attractions. Watch penguins eat at the National Aviary. Take in a Broadway show at Heinz Hall. Or, admire the thousands of flowers, plants, and displays at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
Flickr/Ard van der Leeuw
Find just as much to do outdoors as indoors in the Burgh. Spend a day kayaking or boating on the river. Bike, hike, picnic, or relax at one of the sprawling parks, including Frick Park, Riverview Park, Schenley Park, or North Park.
Flickr/Janey
Pittsburgh’s a leader in technology. After all, how many drivers in other cities find themselves sitting in traffic next to a driverless car?
Flickr/Nick Amoscato
If you get sick in Pittsburgh, you’ll find yourself in good hands. Pittsburgh has been known for its medical innovations since Jonas Salk invented the first polio vaccine in 1952 and UPMC performed the “first beating heart transplant in the U.S.” in 2007.
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Pittsburgh’s rich with history. And, Pittsburghers are well aware of and respectful of that history. Discover Pittsburgh’s past at Heinz History Center. the Fort Pitt Museum, the Frick Pittsburgh, and the Korean War Memorial.
Flickr/Ronald Woan
How can Pittsburghers be anything but excited about the future? Just look at the many esteemed universities that reside in the city - the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Point Park University - and consider the forward thinking approach of Pittsburghers themselves.
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