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[blitzburgh]

Start here http://www.visitpittsburgh.com/ . Explore the 'things to do tab'.
Since it will be your first time there, at the very least, you gotta: 1) Eat at Primanti Bros. - plenty of locations. 2) Ride the Duquesne Incline - It will take you up the hill to Mount Washington(not a mountain) providing spectacular views of the city. Make sure you have a camera! $4.50 round trip. 3) Visit the "Strip District" - It's not what it sounds like. It's an area northeast of downtown("dahntahn" in Pittsburghese) - Lots of shops, street vendors and great food. 4)If you're into sports at all, go tour Heinz Field and/or PNC Park. 5)Since you'll be there for a week - you gotta do Kennywood Park! Some of the best roller coasters in the world.
I could go on but these are some basics. If you are flying into Pittsburgh, MAKE SURE you are paying attention as you come through the Fort Pitt Tunnel when entering the city - MAGNIFICENT view! I can all but guarantee you will love it. Great people, great food, great town! If only there were Yellowtail in the Allegheny or Monongahela, I might consider moving back .

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[hobieuser]

Very nice information. I also came across with similar to do lists while I'm googling for it. Would be too much driving around major cities within that 7 days span? I noticed that there are some big cities around. Should I just stick around with Pitt. area? Thanks again for your take.

[GR6RR]

Never been to the east myself, sorry I couldn't help much... But this would be a great thread for off topic section jus sayin' other than that, have a safe, fun, and great time in PA.

[Regor]

Originally Posted by hobieuser

Very nice information. I also came across with similar to do lists while I'm googling for it. Would be too much driving around major cities within that 7 days span? I noticed that there are some big cities around. Should I just stick around with Pitt. area? Thanks again for your take.

Either you do Pittsburgh for 7 days and see all Pgh has to offer, or you start venturing out and miss some sights, always a trade off.

Sure, Phili is within reach, but your talking 6 hours to get there, see the sights, and head back to Pgh, that just ate up 3 or more days. The same could be said for Niagra Falls (~4 hr drive), New York, NY (~7 hrs).

Like blitzburgh, there's a reason we live in San Diego, but Pgh is a nice place to visit

BTW - I lived there from 1963-1981, and it was a much different place then it is now. Back in the day, there was a reason for the "STEELers", with all the Steel plants and smut, pollution, etc.... but they've clean it up and it's a real showplace now.

[blitzburgh]

Originally Posted by Regor

BTW - I lived there from 1963-1981, and it was a much different place then it is now. Back in the day, there was a reason for the "STEELers", with all the Steel plants and smut, pollution, etc.... but they've clean it up and it's a real showplace now.

SO TRUE. The Northside (which was not a great place in the past) is now the place to live and be. Kinda sad when all the mills left, a lot of my family lost jobs. But the flip side is it is now consistently one of the top rated places to live.

[Cindy@NITS]

I think these travel times are a little optimistic, but then I tend to stick to speed limits. On the other hand for some short trips, try Erie or Pymatuning if you want to do some fishing. (Pymatuning is where the ducks walk on the fish!). Both places are a little over an hour, so a nice day trip.

[blitzburgh]

Originally Posted by Cindy@NITS

I think these travel times are a little optimistic, but then I tend to stick to speed limits. On the other hand for some short trips, try Erie or Pymatuning if you want to do some fishing. (Pymatuning is where the ducks walk on the fish!). Both places are a little over an hour, so a nice day trip.

This is true. Probably just so use to drivng 75+mph. My Dad & Bros. & I are close to pulling the trigger on a house that's walking distance to the lake. Some fun camping & fishing memories from that lake.