"Garrison Canal" is a piece of artwork that was designed by artist Andrea Polli and installed in…read morethe Garrison Place alley between Liberty Avenue and Exchange Way. The artwork consists of thousands of lights that were recycled from the "Energy Flow" art on the Rachel Carson Bridge. According to the website for the artwork, Polli describes the artwork as waves of big-data lights under which visitors "swim." The lights change color in response to the weather. Recently late in the evening, my husband and I walked under this artwork. The shimmering lights looked very beautiful. Unfortunately, a man stopped and really stared at us, and even my husband felt worried that we would be robbed. We were not harmed at all (phew!), but I recommend that people walk with a buddy and keep a safe distance from others.

This walk way is located In the cultural district. During the day you can't really see the lights…read morebut as the sun goes down you can get some fun artsy photographs. Also the map is a block off so keep your eyes open so that you don't get too far from it.

This is a very eye-catching piece of art! It's located on the Carnegie Mellon campus, within view…read moreof the street. After spotting it when driving by, we walked back to take a closer look. Sculptures of several people walk up a 100 foot tall steel pole, while additional figures are situated at the base, looking up at the others. It was designed by Jonathan Borofsky and is one of two copies. We really enjoyed checking out this piece!

There are many new renovations at the Strip District Terminal. A lot of new shops and restaurants…read moreto check out. Recently I checked out the Christmas Decorations and new Pittsburgh Celebrity Stars put on the sidewalk in front of the terminal.

Yes it's a must see strip. Lots of food places , something for everyone. Cafes to choose from …read more Shopping , road side vendors. We went to play mini golf, amazing place , it's huge, kids area is separate, restaurants is separate, people host birthdays, there is a bar, but lots of shops closes at 4 pm on a Sunday .

Strawberry Way is an alley in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh that's been transformed into an…read moreeclectic outdoor seating area that attracts people from all walks of life: business professionals, students and artists. The street has been painted in a vibrant and funky pattern and in the summer months filled with multi-colored tables and chairs. The seating area provides a fun experience for lunch hour or just to take a break and enjoy the views of surrounding buildings. This is one of those little gems I'd love to stumble across as a tourist in another city. Definitely worth enjoying and not taking for granted as a city resident or area local.

Fun, funky, quiet, an oasis. This little neighborhood alley can be anything you want it to be. The…read morewalkway has been painted in a multitude of colors/shapes and there are planters and tables and chairs throughout to take a load off and just relax. If you need a spot to unwind, come on down!

One of the best things about living in Bloomfield was being able to take a quick walk to The…read moreOctopus Garden in Friendship. Professor Hughes from CMU started the garden back in 2009. The idea was (and is) bringing community together through art and gardening. Octavia (the octopus) is loved by kids and adults alike. There's a little free library onsite too. This is a fantastic community urban garden growing veg to share with neighbors. It's also off the beaten path and mainly known to neighborhood folks. If you're visiting my hometown of Pittsburgh and wanna see quirky things, check out this garden.

I moved nearby recently and had no idea this was here. What a lovely surprise!…read more It's not the biggest park but you can tell that a lot of love created it and sustains it. Activities looked fun for any age--a little free library, chalk and chalkboard, glittery octopus statue. I have not looked into the plant stuff yet but can already say I enjoy the park.

You don't have to shell out any Dough to visit the Doughboy, because of course it's free…read more This is a popular little roundabout with an ice sculpture in the middle of it... actually it's a "nice sculpture" but google dictate hates me. Having said that, an ice sculpture would probably survive here for several months a year in icy Pitt. So it's pretty awesome, and one which is located in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighbourhood. As you can see Barbie came here, and like her, it adds a nice little bit of culture and artistic flavour to the neighbourhood.

Pittsburgh is the city of bridges, and the Urban Redevelopment Association touted this as an…read more'interesting addition': A bridge connecting "Eastside"(Also known as "the part of East Liberty white people aren't afraid to be in") to Ellsworth avenue. This bridge solves the apparent lack of walkability from Shadyside to Whole Foods(And the liquor store), and keeps the area bright with large lighting orbs and glass sequins covering the 12-foot-tall fence - presumably to keep "those damn kids" from throwing stuff on the train tracks below. I don't know if it was ever addressed why they didn't just improve the Highland ave bridge at the other end of the parking lot - presumably because many felt that walking down those steps was "pretty sketchy" - a hard reputation to overcome. The sequins were made locally by the Pittsburgh Glass Center, and the bridge was designed by someone of The 'Burgh, even though they live in WA now. That being said, it's convenient, and I benefit from it. It does look very nice, and puts me that much closer to Petagogy.

Possibly the most famous mural in all of Pittsburgh is the "Bride on Penn Avenue." This mural is an…read moreoptical illusion; a recreation and continuation of the house next door painted onto the back of the adjacent building. Walking up the steps of the painted house is a young bride. Unfortunately, the real line of identical houses has since been torn down, but the last one is still intact to keep the illusion of the mural visible. There are many rumors surrounding the bride's story, such as "she's getting one last look at the life she is about to leave behind," "she is running home and hiding from her own wedding," or even "she is a ghost who died on her wedding night." The artist, however, said that her story is "whatever you think it is."

This is a cool mural on Penn Ave called "Rainy Night Traffic" by artist Dan Kitchener in…read moreLawrenceville. The ability to paint refracted lights and a vanishing point such as this on any canvas is impressive, but painting it on a humongous wall is a major feat. The neon colors and cozy mood contribute to the vibrant, revitalized neighborhood of Lawrenceville. This is a must see.

It's a bit of a stretch to call this a "mountain", but it is an absolutely STUNNING place to…read morephotography PGH from! I recommend coming around sunset/sunrise or even at night! Fading natural light is a great contrast to artificial city lights. If you do this, I highly recommend bringing a tripod. There are some decent places to eat up here as well! I hiked up through a trail system from the Sheraton, it was a blast!

A beautiful neighborhood! The people are friendly, and the views of the city are unreal! My two…read morenephews live in Mount Washington now, so I have an excuse to visit! Highly recommend.