Sunday June 8th Tony Vanoy & I took a tour of the Historical Carrie Blast Furnance once owned by…read moreAndrew Carnegie & later JP Morgan! The tour was a little over 2.5 hrs in the rain sometimes pouring! We left very wet! Our tour guide was a local named Andrew! He was very informative! Recommend if you are in the area and enjoy Historical knowledge!

I am a yinzer through and through and cherish all the history that is Pittsburgh…read more Carrie Furnaces are no different. The tours are incredible and you learn so much. I come from a long line of steelworkers and thought I pretty much knew all there was to know. That was, until the tour. The tour guide was extremely informative. Most of the folks working (volunteering) at Carrie have some connection to the steel industry. In addition to the tour, I have had the privilege of attending events there as well. Yep, they rent out the space. Everything was well put together at the events and having the furances as backdrop took it to the next level. As far as the tours go, I feel so strongly that Pittsburgh natives and tourists alike take one. It's really incredible to learn how much of the country was built because of Carrie.

An ornate 2,500-pound bronze clock has hung at the corner of Smithfield Street and Fifth Avenue in…read moredowntown Pittsburgh since 1913. On the corner of the downtown Kaufmann's department store, central location in Downtown Pittsburgh made the clock a popular meeting place. The clock was declared a landmark in 1981. A wedding even took place under the clock in 1996. Today the building houses apartments, a hotel and hopefully soon, a Target.

Beautiful views! Quiet, peaceful and tranquil. Well kept grounds. Bathrooms are clean but the TP is…read morethin, haha. One bridge away from Station Square or North Shore and the 2 ballparks. Visit often to enjoy the wind, water, and nature at its best. Nice walking/biking trails along all three rivers. Highly recommend.

--Location/Parking-- Located where the rivers merge together…read morenear downtown Pittsburgh. You can get a view of the stadium across the river and see traffic entering "the tunnel" Parking near Pointe State Park is convenient, but there is limited parking, and you have to walk a bit. --Ambience-- Outdoor fountain for you to view and relax in the open space in Pittsburgh --Capacity-- Based on foot traffic, during the fall or winter, there is hardly anyone out except security and runners. --Overall-- Great view and close to the museum and parks nearby. One of the spots to visit if you are in Pittsburgh.

There is really not a lot of information on this parklet out there. When I came by all that was…read morehere was the plaque I took a picture of. Doing a search of the man this is named for doesn't pull up much. But here is what I got from what I could find. Charles A Lewis was a dedicated firefighter and union activist. He loved what he did and was good at it and rose through the ranks at Pittsburgh Fire Department and eventually served as Chief. During his tenure he also served as President of Firefighters Local #1 before becoming Chief. Charles was instrumental is starting the Fill the Boot fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It was a big success and went nationwide with other Locals. As far as the land that this parklet sits on, it was once a police station. Closed long ago and sitting there in disrepair. Charles suggested that the use the land to create this parklet for the people of Mt. Washington to enjoy. I will say, he was right. This little parklet has a grotto feel. The brick arch, the mural on the wall, seating and tons of plants everywhere. It's a nice little spot to tank break during a busy day. You almost forget you are at the corner of a busy intersection.

Once the site of the Mt Washington station of the Pittsburgh police, this is the classic reversal…read moreof Joni Mitchell's classic Big Yellow Taxi. "Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got till it's gone They paved paradise and put up a parking lot" So on the corner of Shiloh Street and Virginia Ave is Charles Lewis Parklet, where an ugly building once stood, a tiny parklet sits complete with foliage,benches, art, and ambiance. Charles Lewis was the Pittsburgh fire fighter who founded the fill the boot drive, that today, Pittsburgh Fire-fighters still do today. Beautiful architecture makes this a great and idea spot for picnics, killing some time on a warm summer day, or spending time with someone special. "They took all the trees and put 'em in a tree museum And then they charged all the people twenty-five bucks just to see 'em Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got till it's gone They paved paradise and put up a parking lot" Good to see that some smart people in the Mt Washington Developmental Community are thinking green.

One of my favorite areas in Pittsburgh, definitely my favorite area for shopping. There's so much…read morevariety from Pittsburgh sports paraphernalia to all kinds of groceries to handmade artisanal gifts. There are also plenty of restaurants and vendors where you can find whatever it is you are looking for!

This is a must visit tradition when I go home to the Burgh! Walk along the age old Strip for very…read moreaffordable local color attire and souvenirs, the famous PennMac Company, Roland's Seafood, Pittsburgh Popcorn... or hop one street over for the newer version of the Strip with a modern look, the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame (look for our beloved Michael Keaton) and new spots for food and drinks. Anyone visiting this city needs to experience the Strip!!

Such an impressive and massive piece of architecture. Opening in 1971 and to this day still the…read moretallest skyscraper in Pittsburgh with 64 floors and a rooftop that is home to a once functioning heliport. My office is in this building and though just on the 16th floor, the views are amazing. The hustle and bustle of this building which houses so many workers could easily be compared to similar skyscrapers in major cities.

Just because I know I could get more done if I got up earlier doesn't mean I have any intention of…read moreever trying it... Waked pass the U.S steel tower sooo many times...of cores i'm going to review this!! The US Steel building is the tallest building in Pittsburgh...It is the fourth tallest building in Pennsylvania (behind Comcast Center....One Liberty Place...and Two Liberty Place all in Philadelphia)....the 37th tallest building in the US.... and the 117th tallest in the world!!!!

Absolutely incredible…read more I don't go to botanical gardens much so I don't really have qualifications to compare or rate any particular place but Phipps blew me away. I like plants. I have some. I thought seeing a bunch of plants might be fun but I wasn't expecting it to be such a wonderful experience! The place is quite large considering most of it is inside. It is organized for a few different environments and a little something for everyone depending on what your floral preferences might be. It took us about an hour and a half to go through the whole thing. Got a lot of pictures. Saw a lot of interesting and cool plants as well as beautiful flowers. Highly recommend this as a stop on any and every Pittsburgh trip.

Pgh Candle & Phipps partnered for an evening at Botany Hall…read more We selected our scented oils and were able to create our own soy candles. The vessel was a lovely shade of green and had some weight. Simple instructions for those of us who were not-crafty. While our candles were solidifying, we were able to go see the Spring show. Lovely evening. Definitely would do again.

The Union Trust Building in Pittsburgh is an architecture heaven. It's got a Gothic design with a…read morebeautiful grand rotunda dome and stained glass. Formerly known as the Union Arcade, it was commissioned by industrialist Henry Clay Frick and completed in 1916. It was designed by Frederick J. Osterling and the inspiration came from Cloth Hall in Ypres, Belgium. It was build for office space and shopping and that is its current use today.

A grand building that has been carefully restored. Built as the Union Arcade in 1915 by Henry Clay…read moreFrick, it was renamed the Union Trust in 1923. Unusual features include a theater, a huge bank vault plus 2 smaller vaults, and tunnels underneath that lead to surrounding buildings. New additions include a gym. The lobby is spectacular, and there is a central space where you can look all the way up to a beautiful glass dome. The rooftop reveals beautiful views of Downtown, and there are 2 chapel-like structures on top Urban Legend holds that because the original property was the site of Catholic cathedral, Frick agreed to a restrictive covenant that required him to build a church on top. A great story, however there was never any proof of that. The building's Gothic style continues the speculation, however false. One lovingly restored feature are the mosaic ceiling glass that you can still see in many of the arcades. In all, an amazing historical structure and a wonderful building.

Only the best library ever ! I am surprised more people don't go and hang in the gorgeous old…read moreAndrew Carnegie original haunt ! They have a coffee shop and concerts and so much more. The large library room upstairs is stunning!

Beautiful old library with three levels of books and resources. All available to the public…read more The first floor has a Yinz Coffee shop; children's area; and an outdoor courtyard with tables and chairs for studying outside. Friendly, helpful staff.