My Son's wedding and pre wedding prep were held there Every…read moreaspect was first class Cigar bar for Groom party Ceremony and cocktails on roof Dinner on floor below roof Fab service Great views

The Distillery Complex originally served as Joseph S. Finch's rickhouse in the 1800s. Recently, the…read morebuilding was renovated into a six-story entertainment venue, which includes The Finch rooftop bar, The Drawing Room cigar lounge, The Reserve event venue, the Big Spring Spirits Distillery and Bottle Shop, and event spaces. Some spaces are still being remodeled. My husband and I ate lunch at The Finch, which I will review separately on Yelp. The Distillery Complex definitely provided gorgeous views of the Pittsburgh skyline, Monongahela River, and subway trains.

Did you know that this is the oldest building in Pittsburgh? Yep, it's true. It was built in 1764…read moreand it still stands today. It was designed to protect soldiers outside of the main fort & it's the only architecture left from the original fort. After that it had a couple of uses-a house and trading post. You can easily access the Blockhouse as it's in the same place it's always been, right at the entrance of Point State Park. It's never rebuilt. Open to the public for tours. If you're visiting Pittsburgh, it's a great piece of our history. If you live in Pittsburgh, don't take National Landmarks for granted, go visit.

--Location/Parking-- Located near downtown Pittsburgh near…read morethe Pitt tunnel. It is easy to miss underneath the bridge. I believe there is parking near the river, since I took public transit, I saw vehicles parked there, but I don't know how to get to the parking lots. --Ambience-- Outdoor fort, that was gated off for a private party. --Service/Staff-- Outdoor historic Fort --Products/Service-- No tour, free outdoor historic building. I wish there was some information on the Blockhouse --Capacity-- Outdoor venue where people are running. walking around the open park area. No capacity limit. --Overall-- Visit here if you are a history buff and see the museum next door. I wish they were connected in a tour.

A wonderful bridge and newly updated. Allow some extra time, because the wait time for the light on…read morethe 28 side is longer than usual, given the complexity and number of direction options. Part of the fun is that the bridge can put you on Rialto, which is notoriously steep and narrow. It can be a headache if someone trys to climb Rialto in a wide truck, but otherwise it's a real part of local flavor and I look forward to taking it. The pedestrian walkway is a real treat and it connects to an amazing bike/pedestrian trail that follows 28.

Living in Bloomfield, my boyfriend and I would often walk to events on the North Side (aka North…read moreShore) via the 31st Street Bridge. It connects the Strip Districe to Troy Hill. The bridge build was completed in 1928. One thing I don't like about the bridge is that weird little dip. As soon as you go through the light towards Troy Hill from the Strip, your car does a little dip. It's nothing horrible but it's there. Yinzers know what I'm talking about. If you're checking out Pittsburgh, check out all of the bridges. It is after all, the City of Bridges (one of many names for the city's offerings). FYI, this bridge crosses one of three rivers (Allegheny).

How many libraries that you know of have a ceramics studio, a screen printing studio, a music hall,…read morea gymnasium, a French and Indian War Museum, and a swimming pool? Okay, the pool is drained and hasn't been in use for years--but they're hoping to convert it into a stage space. This library is the first Carnegie library. Like much of Braddock, this building has seen better days, but things are starting to look up again. The ceramics studio in the basement is fully functional, with classes for children and open studio sessions for adults. You can rent the screen printing studio, or RSVP for a spot during Saturdays' open studios. The shop also recently received a letterpress printing machine. I'm not sure if the music hall is always open, or if it's only open for special events and tours, but it is old-fashioned and gorgeous. I think you can peek in at the drained swimming pool during regular library hours; it's on the ground floor near the bathrooms. The actual library stacks here seem quite small in comparison to other libraries, but the library is owned by a not-for-profit organization, and isn't part of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh system. There's still a lot that can be done to improve this library, to help everyone really enjoy all of its features. The five stars is for what this library can be in the future; what can I say, I'm an optimist when it comes to this building. Definitely worth a visit, especially when a special event opens up all the different parts of the building.

Beautiful theatre space and awesome staff. Since they're tied into the Allegheny County Library…read moreAssociation, you also have access to every book in the county! This place is classy, like the kind of classy you only find in ancient European cities. The building alone makes you drop your jaw in awe and appreciation. Love it. Use it. Support it!

Love the township community center. Residents can attend most events/classes free of charge, and…read morethere's a nominal fee for non-residents. I've taken a fitness class here before with friends and most recently a self-defense class instructed by the police department. There's a nice playroom for the kids that open a few times a week. I'm a bit jealous of the opportunities Ross residents have at this nice facility. A nice touch is the book drop off in case you can't make it back to a local library in time!

This fountain is like an oasis in the middle of the tall spires of PPG Place that surround it…read more There is something captivating about the way it shoots up and flows that makes it relaxing and fun. There is a variety of tables and chairs in the area, so you can pick up food from one of the area restaurants or pack a bite and enjoy the outdoors. Don't linger too long or dare go near the edge of the fountain, though, because there is security there (understandably so) that is borderline aggressive about too much "loitering" and "potentially playing in the fountain" (the only reason I didn't give it five stars)

The large water fountain is in the heart of PPG Plaza which is surrounded by infamous glass…read morearchitecture. You can play in the fountain which is interactive or just sit at a nearby table admiring it over lunch. The water jets for the fountain are set into the granite surface of the plaza. The fountain water can spray as high up as 15 feet. It's fun for kids and gown-ups alike.

I love living in Bridgeville! I don't have a car, and it is a very walkable city…read more There are lots of cool little businesses everywhere The Bridgeville Day celebration is very festive. There's lots of vendors, giveaways for the kids, and various food vendors everywhere.

Bridgeville is a nice, small town in the South Hills, near I-79, and the County Line with…read moreWashington County. It borders Collier Township, South Fayette, and Upper St. Clair Townships. There are a lot of independent restaurants and businesses in Bridgeville (along with some Big Box Chain Retailers within walking distance, Bridgeville is a very walkable community. Bridgeville has a lot of friendly residents (and some not so friendly). The police department is very professional, yet, maintains a sense of humor on social media. It is a nice place to visit, and a great place to live (affordable housing). There are three parks in Bridgeville (and one borders Wingfield Pines / Boyce Mayview Park along Chartiers Creek). Cheers!

PPG Place is such a nice part of downtown, especially during the holidays…read more During the holidays, it's so nice to see kids skating on the ice rink and people around it taking pics with significant others, friends and family. I also love seeing the beautiful tree and love how it lights up in all different colors and shapes. It's also a nice space for things like Picklssburgh and other events in Pittsburgh. It's a good space for vendors and booths for people to explore local specialties. I also love looking at PPG's beautiful building. It really makes downtown special.

PPG Place is a glorious architectural wonder. It's adjacent…read moreto Market Square and its glass building can't be missed. In fact, I'd go as far as saying they're the cherry of the city skyline. The tower itself is 40' feet tall. The building is home to PPG headquarters, various offices, and businesses and the plaza has a summer water feature, winter garden & ice skating rink, and more. During the holidays, the illuminated tree is magnificent. So many fond & amazing memories over the span of my lifetime.