Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh is extremely rich in both art and culture. Professional music venues in Pittsburgh include the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Opera, and the River City Brass Band. Dance events are held with the Pittsburgh Dance Council and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater. Museums in Pittsburgh travelers won’t want to miss are the Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art, Frick Art and Historical Center, and the Mattress Factory.Also don’t miss the Carnegie Science Center.Catch a game from one of Pittsburgh’s professional sports teams including the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers, NHL Pittsburgh Penguins, MLB Pittsburgh Pirates.There are some of the best professional athletes and coaches from Pittsburgh and therefore it is sometimes referred to as the City of Champions.Pittsburgh has many sites of interest travelers should try and see while visiting the great city.Some of these are the National Aviary, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Sandcastle waterpark, Kennywood, a historic amusement park, or go for a river boat cruise on the Gateway Clipper.

Lodging

The Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport, Airport Plaza Hotel, and the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh Airport are great places to stay for travelers wanting the convenience of being close to the airport.For travelers looking for a cheap hotel, try the Econo Lodge, Comfort Inn, Best Western Parkway Center Inn, Marriott City Center, and the Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh.

Travel

Pittsburgh is served by the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).Pittsburgh is a major operation center for US Airways and has been ever since the airline began. In fact, US Airways has chosen Pittsburgh as its entire dispatch center.Travelers looking for cheap flights should check US Airways for lower ticket prices. Another small airport in the region is the Allegheny County Airport (AGC), which handles about 140,000 general aviation flights a year.

Ariports in Pittsburgh

• Allegheny County
• Civic Ar Heli