Fun Fact: Pittsburgh has 446 bridges, more than Venice, Italy.
Clear your calendar in March 2025 for the Annual AAMA Symposium! We’re assembling an outstanding program to sharpen your skills and re-connect you with peers from around the country.
We’ll meet at the Omni William Penn Hotel, which is in the heart of downtown, where you’ll find shopping, entertainment and dozens of dining options. Give yourself an extra day or two to enjoy the city!
LEARN ABOUT PITTSBURGH
For the culture seeker, budding historian, sports enthusiast and urban adventurer, there’s no place quite like Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It’s one of the most historic and culture-rich cities in the USA with its foundation dating back to the mid-1700s. Pittsburgh is a destination that posts impressive numbers, too: 90 distinct neighborhoods, 40 craft breweries, 29 world-class colleges and universities, a 14-block Cultural District, nine James Beard semifinalist chefs in 2018 alone, four Carnegie Museums and four professional sports teams.
The Cultural District’s nine performing arts venues and dozens of restaurants make for a perfect night on the town. Travelers with children will love family-friendly attractions, including the Carnegie Science Center, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium.
Soak in picturesque views from Point State Park, a National Historic Landmark where three rivers meet and a fountain shoots water 30 meters high. A trip up one of the two remaining incline trains to the top of Mt. Washington treats you to a flawless view of Pittsburgh’s iconic skyline.
Several professional sports teams call Pittsburgh home, including six-time Super Bowl football champions, Pittsburgh Steelers; five-time Stanley Cup hockey champions, Pittsburgh Penguins; and five-time World Series baseball champions, Pittsburgh Pirates.
With dining options ranging from five-star restaurants to casual street food, it’s easy to see and taste why. Start with a few regional favorites – giant sandwiches stuffed with meat and french fries from Primanti Brothers, authentic Mexican tacos cooked and served street side, and pierogies from S&D Polish Deli. Don’t forget there are more than 30 local breweries to choose from – book a city brewery tour to sample some of the most popular pints.
EXPLORING THE STEEL CITY
However you like to roll, Pittsburgh is sure to have the sightseeing option for you.
By land or water, on four wheels or two, tour and experience Pittsburgh first hand.
Tag along with knowledgeable guides for free walking tours of Downtown, or take food tour to sample Pittsburgh’s authentic culinary prowess. Get out on the water aboard the Gateway Clipper or the Rivers of Steel Riverboat. Keep active with a bike tour or keep it interesting on a Segway, there’s something incredible to see in Pittsburgh, no matter how you get there.
With more than 80 bus and light rail routes serving Downtown daily, relaxing while you let someone else do the driving into town makes commuting a breeze. Downtown is the most walkable neighborhood in Pittsburgh, whether you’re a long-time yinzer or new to the city. Plus, biking, carsharing, and parking are all available and easy to do.
Downtown Made Easy
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Pittsburgh’s fantastic food scene is continually getting recognized in national and international media.
In our City of Multitudes, you’ll find globe-spanning cuisine with inspired menus, unique locations and awarded chefs to suit all palates. Choose from casual family spots, chef-owned concepts, romantic eateries with a view, tableside jazz hotspots, hidden gems, late-night bites or convenient take-out.
You can also stay within walking distance of the Omni William Penn Hotel and you can find some of the areas most exciting restaurant options!
WANT TO EXPLORE MORE?
For more ideas, itineraries and general information visit visitpittsburgh.com or downtownpittsburgh.com.
