Insiders' Guide® to Pittsburgh, 2nd

by Jenn Phillips, Loriann Hoff Oberlin, and Evan M. Pattak

• ISBN13: 9780762728398
• ISBN10: 0762728396
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide

Summary

Discover Pittsburgh's allure with the help of longtime locals who share a behind-the-scene look at what's happening in the area. Once known for its steel mills and corporate headquarters, Pittsburgh today offers an impressive downtown and a rich mix of cultural and entertainment amenities, from the Carnegie Science Center to the Andy Warhol Museum.

Author Biography

Jenn Phillips is a writer and editor based in Pittsburgh. She founded her consulting business, Writing Well Communications, nearly a decade ago. Loriann Hoff Oberlin and Evan Pattak are Pittsburgh natives.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. x
Acknowledgments	p. xii
How to Use This Book	p. 1
Area Overview	p. 3
Getting Here, Getting Around	p. 15
History	p. 36
Accommodations	p. 47
Bed-and-Breakfast Inns	p. 68
Restaurants	p. 79
Nightlife	p. 137
Shopping	p. 153
Attractions	p. 174
Kidstuff	p. 186
Festivals and Annual Events	p. 202
Architecture	p. 219
The Arts	p. 244
Parks	p. 257
Recreation	p. 276
Golf	p. 299
Spectator Sports	p. 316
Day Trips and Weekend Getaways	p. 327
Neighborhoods, Real Estate, and Relocation	p. 348
Child Care	p. 371
Education	p. 378
Higher Education	p. 392
Health Care	p. 416
Media	p. 444
Senior Scene	p. 452
Worship	p. 465
Index	p. tk
About the Authors	p. tk
Directory of Maps
Western Pennsylvania	p. vii
Greater Pittsburgh	p. viii
Downtown Pittsburgh	p. ix
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