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RELOCATION GUIDEGuide for New Residents

Southwestern Pennsylvania

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GENERAL INFORMATION2 Welcome to Pittsburgh3 Discover Pittsburgh7 Helping you make Pittsburgh your home8 Pittsburgh at a glance10 Churches11 Transportation14 Media

SCHOOLS15 Private schools17 Higher education

HEALTH CARE20 Hospitals

RECREATION22 Sports23 Parks and recreations

THINGS TO DO25 Things to do and see

28 Annual festivals and events

29 Shopping

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS31 Cultural attractions

33 Museums

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WELCOME TO PITTSBURGH

On behalf of all of us at Berkshire HathawayHomeServices The Preferred Realty, it is our pleasure towelcome you to Pittsburgh and to wish you and yourfamily the best of health, happiness and prosperity.

If you are not already familiar with Western Pennsylvania andthe Greater Pittsburgh Area, we are sure you will bepleasantly surprised with the area’s natural beauty,friendly people, full range of cultural and recreationalactivities and outstanding business and economicopportunities.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The PreferredRealty created this Relocation Guide to introduce you toPittsburgh and make it easier for you to get acquaintedwith the area. In addition to highlighting some of the area’sattractions, services, points of interest and special events,we have also included useful website links allowing youinstant access to all the Golden Triangle has to offer!And of course, we at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesThe Preferred Realty are always available to answeryour questions, guide you through specific homes or

neighborhoods and generally help you get settled - invirtually anyway we can. As the area’s preferred realestate experts, we have found the cure for all yourrelocation headaches: PROFESSIONALISM. So westrongly encourage you to tap our real estate expertiseand our in-depth knowledge of Pittsburgh in anyway thatwill make your relocation easier – from dining out to newhome financing.

We are committed to doing whatever we can to help youcall Pittsburgh home.


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DISCOVER PITTSBURGH

Nestled snugly among the scenic mountains and rollinghills of Western Pennsylvania lies one of this country’smost unique, “Most Livable” cities. Many first-time visitorscoming from Pittsburgh International Airport are surprisedand thrilled by the breathtaking skyline that suddenlyappears as they drive through the Fort Pitt Tunnels and areconfronted with Pittsburgh’s spectacular Golden Triangle.For those unfamiliar with the modern Pittsburgh, that isthe first of many surprises they experience as they get toknow Pittsburgh.

Unlike the smoky, industrial city they expect, Pittsburghtoday is a bright, clean, modern city of skyscrapers andparks, bustling with business and technology, yetwarmed by friendliness. It is a city shaped by a solideconomic foundation and a population dedicated to thetraditional values of honesty, courtesy, education and hardwork... which combine to make Pittsburgh an excellentplace to raise a family.

Pittsburgh’s professional sports teams are well known —the Pittsburgh Steelers, the first team to win six SuperBowls; the Pittsburgh Pirates, who captured the NationalLeague East Division Title in 1990 and 1991; and thePittsburgh Penguins, three-time Stanley Cup Champions. Pittsburgh is also the home of an

internationally respected symphony orchestra, a majoropera troupe, a professional ballet company, one of thenation’s top university drama programs and more than100 major theater productions each year.

For those who enjoy the active life, Pittsburgh offers awealth of choices, with amateur softball, basketball,volleyball and soccer leagues, literally hundreds of tenniscourts, jogging and biking trails and more than 50 golfcourses. And with its rivers, forests, streams, and lakes,it is a haven for fishing, boating and hunting enthusiasts.Pittsburgh also offers a full schedule of summer festivals,events, regattas and even its own fleet of paddlewheelers.

Because of its rich history and diversity ofneighborhoods, the Pittsburgh area offers a wide varietyof architectural and living styles. Constructed during theera when building meant pride in craftsmanship, manyolder Pittsburgh homes feature generous rooms,hardwood floors, stately architecture and ornate or stonefireplaces. Suburban communities offer a broad range ofcontemporary designs and lifestyles. And while homesin the area traditionally hold there value, Pittsburgh’shousing prices are well below the national average.


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If all this is making Pittsburgh sound too good to be true, don’t take our word for it. Here’s how other experts have rankedPittsburgh:

• Pittsburgh Ranked in Top US Economies by Businessweek.com

• Pittsburgh Rated #2 in Best Place to Launch a Small Business by cnn.com

• Green Jobs Report sites Pittsburgh region one of highest in nation for green jobs

• Contrary to national media reports, Zillow.com reports Pittsburgh home values are up!

• Forbes Magazine votes Pittsburgh one of Best Cities For Couples

• Yahoo.finance reports Pittsburgh one of few cities in the nation deemed cheaper to buy than rent!

• Pittsburgh ranked among America’s Best Hospitals from US News and World Report

• Pittsburgh ranked among the top tech-savvy cities in the country

• Sporting News ranked Pittsburgh Best Sports City!


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Pittsburgh named No. 1 place to relocate in U.S!

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HELPING YOU MAKE PITTSBURGH YOUR HOME

At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The PreferredRealty – Western Pennsylvania’s Preferred Realty – weunderstand that moving your family and getting settledin a new city involves a lot of decisions and a lot of time.So our professionals are here to assist you in anywaythey can – from providing information, to showing youhomes, to helping you handle any concerns or problemsyour spouse or children may have. We know and servethe entire Greater Pittsburgh Area and can meet all ofyour real estate and relocation needs, regardless of thearea you prefer.

Our comprehensive, individualized RelocationCounseling Services are unequalled in the real estateindustry and begin as soon as you or your companyinform us of your pending move. We will arrange aconsultation with one of our experienced RelocationCounselors, who will work with you step by step to designa personalized relocation plan based on your priorities,price range, special considerations and communities of

interest. We will assist you, counsel you and provideinformation and guidance throughout the process ofselecting a home, moving in and getting settled – andeven afterward. We can also help you sell your currenthome through our nationwide real estate network.

As a customer of our Relocation Division, you can beassured that you will always be dealing with one of our top professionals – an experienced,knowledgeable, full-time agent who is familiar withPittsburgh and the area’s housing markets.

Among the specific relocation and real estate servicesavailable to you are:

AREA INFORMATION AND ORIENTATIONThrough a full range of interactive web searches, maps,demographic information and personal tours, we will giveyou an overview of the entire Western Pennsylvaniaregion and its various communities and neighborhoods,including:• Schools and education • Churches• Recreation • Hospitals• Cultural resources • Entertainment• Transportation • Shopping• City services

HELPING YOU FIND THE RIGHT HOME• Home search assistance• Mortgage counseling• Spouse counseling

HELPING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GET SETTLED• Spouse employment counseling• Child counseling

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The PreferredRealty is here to serve you. If you should need ourassistance at any time in the future, our Real EstateProfessionals and Counseling Center will always beavailable to you.


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PITTSBURGH AT A GLANCE POPULATIONCity: 312,819 Metro Area: 2,462,571

GEOGRAPHYLocated at the point where the Allegheny andMonongahela Rivers merge to form the Ohio, Pittsburgh is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, woodedslopes and numerous small streams. The largest of 130separate but interdependent municipalities that comprise Allegheny County,Pittsburgh occupies 55-1/2 of Allegheny County’s 730 - square mile area. Pittsburgh’s average elevation is740 feet above sea level, and the average elevation along the rivers is 702 feet. The highest point inAllegheny County is 1,400 feet (Bethel Park).

CLIMATEThe area enjoys a comfortable, moderate climate. Theaverage temperature is 60°F, with an average high of83°F and average low of 34°F. Average annualprecipitation totals approximately 36 inches in thePittsburgh vicinity and 44 inches in the northwesternareas of the county. Mean relative humidity varies from80% at 7:00 a.m. to 57% at 1:00 p.m.

TAXESIncome: Pennsylvania currently levies a tax of 3.07% ongross income.

Earnings: The City of Pittsburgh has a wage tax of 3% for city residents. The rates in surroundingmunicipalities range from 1% to 3%.

Property: County, local municipality and school taxmillages vary. For details, contact the Pittsburgh RealEstate Tax Office. For Allegheny County call412-255-2577, visit www.county.allegheny.pa.us.

Counties are permitted to impose a tax on intangiblepersonal property such as stocks, bonds and obligations.Rates vary.

Tangible personal property is not taxed. The state doesnot have a property tax division. All property questionsrevert to municipalities.Sales: The state sales and use tax is 6%. A 1% point ofsale tax is added for a total of 7% in Allegheny County.Items exempt from sales tax include most food andhousehold supplies for home use, most clothing and


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PITTSBURGH AT A GLANCE AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION Vehicle Registration is obtained through: Department ofTransportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Harrisburg, PA 17120. 800-932-4600 or visit www.dot.state.pa.us

TELEPHONE AREA CODES 412, 724

TRANSPORTATIONCity and suburban mass transportation is operated bythe Port Authority of Allegheny County. For route, fareand schedule information call 412-442-2000 or visitwww.portauthority.org/paac/default.aspx

Interstate passenger service is provided by several buslines, Amtrak and major airlines. Commercial airservice is available at the Pittsburgh InternationalAirport, 14 miles west of downtown Pittsburgh. Allegheny County Municipal Airport, southwest ofPittsburgh, is one of the busiest private airports in theregion. Allegheny also has a dozen small andmedium-sized airports, including one for seaplanes.


medical supplies and devices. There are no city orcounty-imposed sales taxes in Western Pennsylvania.For more information, contact the PA Department ofRevenue. 412-565-5270 or visitwww.revenue.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/revenue_home/10648

More information about taxes may be obtained from:Pennsylvania General Information Services, Harrisburg, PA 717-787-8201 or visitwww.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_gov/2966

GOVERNMENTCity of Pittsburgh: Mayor-CouncilAllegheny County: Chief Executive

Suburban communities have mayor-council, township orborough forms of government. Information about city andcounty government policies and procedures andPennsylvania Driver's Licenses can be obtained from:

City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA15219 or from the sites below:• Steward Avenue, East Rochester, PA (Beaver County)• State Office Building, Room 102, Pittsburgh, PA 15222• 83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA 15301412-255-2621 or visitwww.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/maps/html/city-county_building.html

Allegheny County Courthouse, 436 Grant Street,Pittsburgh, PA 15219412-350-4636 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us

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CHURCHES

Approximately 1,500 churches in the Greater Pittsburgh Area represent nearly all denominations. For more information contact:

Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh111 Boulevard of the AlliesPittsburgh, PA 15222412-456-3000 or visit www.diopitt.org

Christian Association of Southwestern PennsylvaniaArrott BuildingPittsburgh, PA 15222412-688-9070 or visit www.casp.org

United Jewish Federation4905 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15213412-621-6566 or visit www.ujf.net/page.aspx?id=127512


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TRANSPORTATION

Through the air, in the water, along the ground, and even underground, Pittsburgh’s extensive, modern transportationsystems keep people – and business – on the move. Pittsburgh has the country’s largest inland port and 15th busiestair terminal, serving 12 major and several commuter airlines. In addition to its three primary rivers, the Pittsburgh areais served by five Class One railroads and major interstate highways. To serve the public transportation needs of itspopulation, Pittsburgh offers buses, a subway/light transit system and picturesque, but extremely practical, inclines.

MAJOR AIRPORTS

Pittsburgh International Airport Land Side TerminalPittsburgh, PA 15231-0370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-472-3525 or visit www.pitairport.com

Major Air Carriers Serving Greater PittsburghAir Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-247-2262 or visit www.aircanada.com

AirTran Airways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-247-8726 or visit www.airtran.com

American Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-433-7300 or visit www.aa.com

Delta, KLM & Air France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-221-1212 or visit www.delta.com

Frontier Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-452-2022 or visit www.frontierairlines.com

JetBlue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-538-2583 or visit www.jetblue.com

Southwest Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-435-9792 or visit www.southwest.com

United . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-241-6522 or visit www.united.com

US Airways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-428-4322 or visit www.usairways.com

Allegheny County Municipal Airport Lebanon Church Road, West Mifflin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-461-4300 or visit www.flypittsburgh.com/

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Arnold Palmer Regional AirportLatrobe, Westmoreland County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-539-8100 or visit www.palmerairport.com


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THE INCLINES

A tourist and sightseeing attraction as well as an unusual – yet practical form of mass transportation, Pittsburgh’s twoinclines are operated by separate authorities.

Duquesne Incline:Operated by the Society for the Preservation of the Duquesne Heights Incline, a nonprofit organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-381-1665or visit www.incline.pghfree.net

Monongahela Incline: Operated by PAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-442-2000or visit www.stationsquare.com/info/inclines.cfm

OTHER LOCAL BUS LINES

Beaver County Transit AuthorityServing Beaver County to downtown Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-728-8600 or visit www.bcta.com

Allegheny County Port Authority Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-442-2000or visit www.portauthority.org

Westmoreland County Transit AuthorityServing Westmoreland County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-834-9282or visit www.westmorelandtransit.com

INTERSTATE BUS LINES

Greyhound-Trailways Bus Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-231-2222or visit www.greyhound.com


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SuperShuttleTo airport, downtown and hotels ..............................................................................................................412-472-3180 or visit www.pghtrans.com

Airport Limousine ServiceAllegheny Limousine ServiceTo airport and communities outside Pittsburgh area ............................................................................................................................412-731-8671or visit www.carey-alleghenylimo.com

TAXI SERVICES

ACCESS Main or DowntownHandicapped - Elderly..............................................................................................................................412-562-5353or visit www.portauthority.org/PAAC/CustomerInfo/ACCESS

Classy Cab...............................................................................................................................................412-322-5080 or visit www.classycab.com Yellow Cab Co..........................................................................................................................................412-665-8100First Student.............................................................................................................................................412-828-0226

TRAINS

Amtrak Station, Liberty Avenue and Grant Street .........................................................................1-800-USA-RAILor visit www.amtrak.com


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MEDIA

If you like to be up-to-date with what’s going on – locally,nationally and around the world – then you will lovePittsburgh’s news and media resources. In fact,Pittsburgh was a pioneer in broadcast media, with thenation’s first radio station – KDKA Radio – and the firsteducational television station – WQED, Channel 13.

Today, Pittsburgh offers:Major Daily Newspapers

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ................. 412-263-1100or visit www.Post-Gazette.com

Trib Total Media ..................................... 412-321-6460or visit www.Pittsburghlive.com

Local Newspapers

Beaver County Times ............................ 412-761-7441or visit www.timesonline.com

Butler Eagle ........................................... 724-282-8000or visit www.butlereagle.comThe Herald, Aspinwall ............................ 412-782-2121or visit www.yourfoxchapel.com

New Castle ............................................ 724-654-6651or visit www.ncnewsonline.com

Sewickley Herald ................................... 412-324-1400or visit www.yoursewickley.com

6 Local Television StationsIncluding two public broadcast stations and anindependent station.

A Cable TV OperatorOffering a variety of service plans and options.

More than 20 Radio StationsIncluding music formats from classical to country to hardrock, all news/talk formats and a station dedicated toserving the needs of the blind.

4 Major MagazinesDedicated to culture and history, business, city news andlocal communities.

Plus a wide variety of local daily, weekly and bi-weeklypublications serving various communities and populationgroups.


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SCHOOLS

The outstanding quality of many of WesternPennsylvania’s schools and school districts has beenrecognized by educators and public officials nationwide.

The Pittsburgh Public Schools’ innovative Magnet SchoolProgram – a program that enables students to focus theirefforts in an area such as languages, classics, business,technology or the performing arts, while at the same timecompleting a regular academic curriculum – has drawnparticular praise as a model for enhancing studentinterest, motivation and performance. One of the magnetschools was selected by Newsweek Magazine as one ofthe top 10 schools for music and dance in the world.

Pittsburgh area school districts also offer a wide varietyof adult education programs, technical and tradeeducation and special facilities for students who arephysically or mentally challenged.

For more information on a particular school district, seethe community profiles included in this guide.For those who prefer a private school, the Pittsburgharea also offers a selection of more than 30 privateschools, learning centers and academies.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

The Campus School of Carlow University3333 Fifth Avenue....................................412-578-6158or visit www.campusschool.carlow.edu

North Boros Children Center (privately and publically funded day care center)939 California Avenue .............................412-766-2103

Ellis School6425 Fifth Avenue....................................412-661-5992or visit www.theellisschool.org

Falk School 4060 Alliquippa StreetPittsburgh 15219 ....................................412-624-8020or visit www.falkschool.pitt.edu

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Cheswick Christian Academy1407 Pittsburgh StreetCheswick 15204 ......................................724-274-4846or visit www.cheswickchristian.com

Happy Trails Child Care and Learning Center281 Duff Road, Pittsburgh 15235 ............412-371-9290

Hillcrest Christian2500 Bethel Church RoadBethel Park 15102...................................412-854-4040or visit www.hillcrestca.org

Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh5685 Beacon StreetPittsburgh 15217 .....................................412-521-8131or visit www.hillelpgh.org

Holiday Park Methodist Preschool81 Sandune DrivePittsburgh 15239 .....................................724-327-6552or visit www.holidayparkumc.org

Kiski School1888 Brett LaneSaltsburg 15681 ......................................724-639-3586or visit www.kiski.org

Montessori Centre Academy1014 William Flynn HighwayGlenshaw 15116......................................412-486-6239or visit www.montessoricentreacademy.com

Sewickley Academy315 Academy AvenueSewickley 15143......................................412-741-2230or visit www.sewickley.org

Shady Lane SchoolPittsburgh 15208 .....................................412-243-4040or visit www.shadylane.org

Shadyside Academy - Junior School 400 South Braddock AvenuePittsburgh 15221 .....................................412-473-4400or visit www.shadysideacademy.org

Shadyside Academy - Middle School 500 Squaw Run Road, EPittsburgh 15238 .....................................412-968-3100or visit www.shadysideacademy.org

Shadyside Academy - Senior School 423 Fox Chapel RoadPittsburgh 15238 .....................................412-968-3000or visit www.shadysideacademy.org

St. Edmund's Academy5705 Darlington, Pittsburgh 15217..........412-521-1907or visit www.stedmunds.net

Trinity Christian K-12299 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh 15221 ......412-242-8886or visit www.trinitychristian.net

Valley Community ServicesPO Box 66, Cheswick 15024...................724-274-4450

Valley School of LigonierPO Box 616, Ligonier 15658 ...................724-238-6652or visit www.valleyschoolofligonier.org

Vincentian Academy8100 McKnight RoadPittsburgh 15237 .....................................412-364-1616or visit www.vincentianacademy.org

Winchester-Thurston4225 Middle Rd., Allison Park 15101.......412-486-8341or visit www.winchesterthurston.org

555 Morewood AvenueShadyside 15213.....................................412-578-7500or visit www.winchesterthurston.org


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HIGHER EDUCATION

As you would expect in a modern, high tech, research and technology center, Pittsburgher’s put a premium on education— and higher education is one of the region’s most important industries. More than 30 college and university campusesin the area offer a full range of graduate and undergraduate degree programs, as well as enrichment and adult educationclasses.

Carlow UniversityOffice of Admissions 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213................................................................412-578-6059or visit www.carlow.edu

Carnegie Mellon UniversityOffice of Admissions 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213............................................................412-268-2082or visit www.cmu.edu

Chatham CollegeOffice of Admissions Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 ...................................................................412-365-1100or visit www.chatham.edu

Community College of Allegheny CountyOffice of Admissions 800 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 .........................................................412-323-2323Allegheny Campus - North Side ...............................................................................................................412-237-2525Boyce Campus - Monroeville....................................................................................................................412-371-8651College Center North - North Hills ............................................................................................................412-366-7000South Campus - West Mifflin ....................................................................................................................412-469-1100or visit www.ccac.edu

California University of PennsylvaniaSchool of Graduate Studies and ResearchOffice of Admissions 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419. .........................................................724-938-4187or visit www.calu.edu

California University, Pittsburgh Campus 425 6th Avenue, Suite 430, Pittsburgh, PA ..............................................................................................724-938-4187or visit www.calu.edu


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Duquesne UniversityOffice of Admissions: 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282 ............................................................412-396-6222or visit www.duq.edu

Geneva CollegeOffice of Admissions Beaver Falls, PA 15010 ..........................................................................................724-846-5100or visit www.geneva.edu

Indiana University of PennsylvaniaOffice of Admissions Indiana, PA 15705...................................................................................................724-357-2230or visit www.iup.edu

LaRoche CollegeOffice of Admissions 9000 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 ............................................................412-536-1271or visit www.laroche.edu

Penn State UniversityAdmissions Greater Allegheny University Drive, McKeesport, PA 15132 ................................................412-675-9010Beaver Campus (Monaca) .......................................................................................................................724-773-3500Greater Allegheny Campus ......................................................................................................................412-675-9000New Kensington Campus.........................................................................................................................724-339-5466or visit www.psu.edu

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts School .......................................................................................................412-361-04551047 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232or visit www.pittsburgharts.org

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary616 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 .......................................................................................412-362-5610or visit www.pts.edu

Point Park University201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222...................................................................................................412-391-4100or visit www.pointpark.edu

Robert Morris University6001 University Blvd., Moon Twp., PA 15108...........................................................................................412-397-3000or visit www.rmu.edu 800-762-0097

Seton Hill UniversityOffice of Admissions Greensburg, PA 15601 ...........................................................................................800-826-6234or visit www.setonhill.edu


SCHOOLS

HIGHER EDUCATION CONT.

Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock, PA 16057..........................................................................................................................800-778-9111or visit www.sru.edu

California University Southpointe Center135 Technology Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317........................................................................................724-873-2760or visit www.calu.edu/academics/colleges/southpointe

St. Vincent College & St. Vincent Seminary 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650.......................................................................................724-532-6600or visit www.stvincent.edu

University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA 15260................................................................................................................................412-624-4141Greensburg, PA 15601.............................................................................................................................724-837-7040or visit www.pitt.edu

Washington & Jefferson CollegeWashington, PA 15301 .............................................................................................................................724-222-4400or visit www.washjeff.edu

Westminster College319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA, 16172............................................................................724-946-8761or visit www.westminster.edu

Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood, PA........................................................................................................724-925-4000or visit www.wccc.edu

Waynesburg CollegeWest College Street, Waynesburg, PA.....................................................................................................724-627-8191or visit www.waynesburg.edu


HEALTH CARE

For decades, Pittsburgh has been an internationallyrecognized center for medical research and education. Itis where the bronchoscope and electron microscopewere invented... where the first synthetic insulin wasproduced and Vitamin C was first isolated... and whereDr. Jonas Salk discovered the first polio vaccine.

With more than 50 hospitals throughout the region —including 11 teaching hospitals — SouthwesternPennsylvania’s health care resources rival the best in

the world. Pittsburgh’s Presbyterian-University Hospitalperforms more transplant operations than any otherhospital in the U.S.

Allegheny General Hospital is one of the top ten U.S. hospitals for cardiac care. Magee-Women’sHospital is one of the largest private obstetrical centersin the country, delivering more than 10,000 babies eachyear. And West Penn Hospital’s Burn Trauma Centeris recognized around the world as a leader in the careof patients who have suffered severe burns.

Allegheny General HospitalE. North Ave., Pittsburgh 412-359-3131or visit www.wpahs.org/agh

Allegheny General Hospital SuburbanBellevue, PA 412-734-6000or visit www.wpahs.org

Allegheny Valley HospitalNatrona Heights 724-224-5100or visit www.wpahs.org/akmc

Children's Hospital of PittsburghOakland, North Hills, Monroeville, South Hills 412-692-5325or visit www.chp.edu/CHP/Home


HOSPITALS

HELATH CARE

HEALTH CARE

HOSPITALS CONT.

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMCOakland 412-641-1000 or visit www.upmc.com

Mercy Hospital of PittsburghLocust Street, Pittsburgh 412-232-8111or visit www.mercyhospital.com

Ohio Valley General HospitalMcKees Rocks 412-777-6161or visit www.ohiovalleyhospital.org

UPMC Health SystemUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh 412-647-2345or visit www.upmc.com

UPMC Passavant9100 Babcock Boulevard, North Hills 412-367-6700or visit www.upmc.com

UPMC PassavantOne St. Francis Way, Cranberry Twp. 16066 724-772-5300 or visitwww.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/UPMCPassavant

UPMC Shadyside HospitalCentre Avenue, Pittsburgh 412-623-2121 or visitwww.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/ShadysideUPMC St. Margaret815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh 412-784-4000

or visit www.upmc.com

West Penn Allegheny Health Systems4800 Friendship Ave., Pittsburgh 412-362-8677or visit www.wpahs.org

For Physician Information and Referrals:

West Penn Allegheny Health Systems Physician Access 412-362-8677

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Referral Service 412-622-2222


RECREATION

When it comes to sports, Pittsburgh is a “Big League”city in the finest sense of the term. Only a few years agoPittsburgh was recognized nationwide as the “City ofChampions” for the world titles won by the PittsburghSteelers and Pittsburgh Pirates and the national rankingof the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team, allin the same year. The Pittsburgh Penguins added to thetradition by winning the National Hockey League’sStanley Cup three times. And for horse racingenthusiasts, there’s both harness and thoroughbredracing nearby.

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMSPittsburgh Penguins (Hockey)Consol Energy Center 412-642-1800or visit www.consolenergycenter.com

Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball)PNC Park 412-323-5000 or visitwww.pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com

Pittsburgh Steelers (Football)Heinz Field 412-323-1200or visit www.steelers.com

MAJOR COLLEGE SPORTS TEAMS

Duquesne Dukes Basketball 412-232-3853 or visitwww.goduquesne.com/sports/m-baskbl/

Pitt Panthers Basketball 412-648-8300 or visitwww.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-baskbl/pitt-m-baskbl-body.html

Pitt Panthers Football 412-648-8300 or visitwww.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-footbl/pitt-m-footbl-body.html

Robert Morris Basketball 412-262-8314or visit www.rmucolonials.com/

HORSE RACINGThe Meadows Harness RacingMeadow Lands 724-225-9300or visit www.meadowsgaming.com/racetrack/

The Meadows Harmar Off-Track WageringHarmar Township 412-828-0610 or visitwww.meadowsgaming.com/racetrack/ot_offtrack.php


SPORTS

RECREATION

RECREATION

PARKS AND RECREATION

SKIINGWhen it snows, Southwestern Pennsylvania becomesa mecca for downhill and cross-country skiers. Amongthe favorite spots are...

Seven SpringsChampion 800-452-2223or visit www.7springs.com

Hidden ValleySomerset 814-443-8000or visit www.hiddenvalleyresort.com

North Park, South Park, Boyce Park and Hartwood Acres

For additional information:Pittsburgh Ski Clubor visit www.pittsburghskiclub.org

GOLFWith more golf courses per capita than any other U.S.city – including several PGA quality and manychampionship courses – the Pittsburgh area is truly agolfer’s paradise. There’s an 18-hole course in SchenleyPark, an 18-hole course in North Park and a 27-holecourse in South Park. Additional courses are toonumerous to mention. For a directory visit:www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/courses/

TENNISTennis courts are everywhere – in local and communityparks, on school grounds and in city and county parks.Many are free. Indoor courts are also available at anumber of tennis and racquet clubs throughout the area,enabling enthusiasts to play year round. For a directoryvisit: www.johnlaplante.com/tennis/

CYCLINGCitiparks 412-255-2539or visit www.bike-pgh.org

SOCCERYMCA 412-471-9622or visit www.ymcapgh.org


RECREATION

PARKS AND RECREATION

FITNESS CLUBSFor the workout and fitness buff, there is a wideselection of spas, health clubs and personal fitnesscenters. For a directory visit:www.healthclubdirectory.com

AMUSEMENT PARKSKennywood ParkWest MifflinKnown as “The Roller Coaster Capital of the World,”Kennywood features four roller coasters, more than 30thrill and water rides, plus paddle boats, miniature golf,musical shows and more. 412-461-0500 or visit www.kennywood.com

Idlewild ParkLigonier A focus on young children, with Storybook Forest,Jumpin’ Jungle, and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, aswell as a swimming pool, water slides and moretraditional rides. 724-238-3666 or visit www.idlewild.comSandcastle

West Homestead Billed as North America’s largest water slide complex,Sandcastle offers a total of 16 slides, plus a swimmingpool, boardwalk and sandy beach along theMonongahela River. 412-462-6666 or visit www.sandcastlewaterpark.com


THINGS TO DO

With a rich history dating back to before GeorgeWashington and the French and Indian War... abreathtaking landscape of forests, mountains, rivers,streams and lakes... a heritage of wealthy steel baronsand financiers... and a commitment to creativity andinnovation, Western Pennsylvania naturally has a wealthof unique, beautiful, educational and historic things to seeand do. Here’s just a sampling...

BE SURE NOT TO MISS:

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium One Wild Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206With 6,300 animals, the Pittsburgh Zoo has one of thelargest animal populations in the world. It’s TropicalForest Exhibit is state-of-the-art and presents over 16species of primates in a simulated natural habitat. The45,000-sq.ft. state-of-the-art PPG Aquarium flows with380,000 gallons of salt and fresh water and houses morethan 40 aquatic exhibits and 3,000 fish and aquaticanimals. It is also one of the best of its kind in the world.Open year round. 412-665-3640or visit www.pittsburghzoo.comCarnegie Science CenterOne Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

This “Amusement Park for the Mind,” offers hands-onexhibits, discovery areas, a four-story OMNIMAXTHEATER and the world’s largest interactiveplanetarium. There’s even a real WWII submarine to beexplored. 412-237-3400 or visit www.carnegiesciencecenter.org

Pittsburgh Aviary700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Let your spirits soar at one of the world’s largestfree-flight exhibits, featuring more than 800 birds.412-323-7235or visit www.aviary.org

Phipps ConservatoryOne Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213Famous for its Japanese garden, exotic orchid room andseasonal flower displays. 412-622-6914or visit www.phipps.conservatory.org

Hartwood Acres200 Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh, PA 15238Tour an English Tudor Mansion, complete withmanicured formal garden and furnished with Americanand English antiques. Concerts, operas, ballets andprofessional theater performancesare offered on the grounds. 412-767-9200 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/hwfac.aspx


THINGS TO DO AND SEE

THINGS TO

DO

THINGS TO DO


ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE:

Allegheny Observatory159 Riverview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214Learn about the stars, the planets and telescopes andon a clear night you may even be able to catch a heavenly performance. 412-321-2400or visit www.pitt.edu/~aobsvtry/

Bushy Run BattlefieldJeannette, PATake a stroll through history and picnic along the pathswhich once marked the settlements that followedColonial Bouquet’s victory over the Indians. 724-527-5584or visit www.bushyrunbattlefield.com

Carnegie Library of PittsburghForbes Avenue, OaklandBest known for its collections in science andtechnology, music and art and children’s books, the library has 18 branch locations throughout the city. 412-622-3118or visit www.clpgh.org

Exhibit Farm at Round HillRound Hill Road, ElizabethTalk to the animals... and feed them too! See a workingfarm in action, with cows, pigs, sheep and more. 412-384-4701 or visitwww.alleghenycounty.us/parks/rhfac.aspx

Falling WaterMill Run, near Ohiopyle, Fayette CountyOne of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most widely acclaimeddesigns. An elegant home cantilevered over a waterfall,affording sights of rushing water from almost everyroom. 724-329-8501or visit www.fallingwater.org

Flag Plaza and Scout Center1275 Bedford Avenue, DowntownOne of the homes of the Boy Scouts of America, itboasts the world’s largest collection of historicAmerican flag art. 412-471-2927 or visitwww.gpc-bsa.org/AllAboutUs/FlagPlaza.asp

Fort LigonierLigonier, PARelive the early days of George Washington andGeneral Forbes in this full-scale model of the originalfort built during the French and Indian War. An armory,storehouses, costumed mannequins and tapes bringhistory to life. 724-238-9701or visit www.fortligonier.org


THINGS TO DO


Fort Necessity National BattlefieldFarmington, PAReconstruction of the fort on the actual site whereGeorge Washington’s first major battle took place.724-329-5512or visit www.nps.gov/fone/

Gateway Clipper FleetStation Square Dock, South SideTake a luncheon cruise and tour of Pittsburgh’s threesparkling rivers – or make it an evening of dining anddancing on the water. 412-355-7980or visit www.gatewayclipper.com

Heinz Memorial ChapelFifth Avenue & Bellefield, Oakland View the chapel’s exquisite stained glass windowsmeasuring 73 feet high, among the highest in the world.412-624-4157or visit www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu

Laurel CavernsLaurel HighlandsExplore one of the largest caves in North America — witha guide or on your own. 724-438-3003or visit www.laurelcaverns.com

Nationality RoomsUniversity of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning, Oakland.Twenty-three classrooms that reflect the uniquedecorative and architectural styles of Pittsburgh’s richethnic heritage. They’re especially spectacular whendecorated for the holidays. 412-624-6000or visit www.pitt.edu/~natrooms/

OhiopyleFayette CountyPennsylvania’s largest state park, located along thescenic Youghiogheny River, it’s a great place to enjoy theoutdoors, especially the thrills and excitement of whitewater rafting and canoeing. 724-329-8591 or visitwww.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/Parks/ohiopyle.aspx

Old Economy Village14th and Church Streets, AmbridgeTour the rustic feast hall, kitchen, tailor’s shop and storeof the Harmony Society, who originally settled in the area.724-266-4500or visit www.oldeconomyvillage.org

View from Mt. WashingtonGet a spectacular view of the Golden Triangle, Pittsburghand the Monongahela and Ohio Rivers from 450 feet up.In addition to observation decks, there are a number ofexcellent restaurants with dining rooms overlooking thePoint — and there’s no better way to get there than bytaking one of the inclines.


THINGS TO DO

ANNUAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Pittsburgh Marathon (May)Downtown Pittsburghwww.pittsburghmarathon.com

Pittsburgh Folk Festival (May)Ethnic food, music and dance.www.pghfolkfest.org

Pittsburgh Wine Festival (May)www.pittsburghwinefestival.com

Three Rivers Arts Festival (June)Golden Triangle/DowntownArt, photography, crafts, food and entertainment.www.3riversartsfest.org

Vintage Grand Prix (July)Schenley ParkAntique automobile show and rally.www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com

Shadyside Arts Festival (August)ShadysideArt, photography, crafts, food and entertainment.www.artfestival.com/events/visitorsShow/29

Three Rivers Regatta (July)The Point and Rivers Formula I Grand Prix, sternwheeler races, air show and “Anything That Floats” race.www.threeriversregatta.net

Big Butler County Fair (July)Butler Fair Groundswww.bigbutlerfair.com

Pittsburgh Blues Festival (July)Hartwood Acreswww.pghblues.com

Ligonier Highland Games (September)Ligonierwww.ligonier.com/events.asp

Family House Polo Match (September)Hartwood Acreswww.familyhouse.org

Penn’s Colony (September)www.pennscolony.com

Fort Ligonier Days (October)LigonierHistoric recreations, food, crafts.www.ligonier.com/fld.html

Light Up Night (November)Downtown Pittsburghwww.downtownpittsburgh.com

FirstNight Pittsburgh (December)DowntownCommunity celebration on New Year’s Eve.www.firstnightpgh.org


THINGS TO DO

SHOPPING

From major department stores... to chic designershowrooms... to unique boutiques, Pittsburgh offersshoppers the quality and diversity to meet every tasteand pocketbook. Enjoy the centralized selection ofdowntown shopping... the distinctive galleries, shops andboutiques of Shadyside... or the convenience of asuburban mall... Pittsburgh has it all.

CITY NEIGHBORHOODS

Carson StreetSouth SideIn the midst of one of the city’s traditional ethnicneighborhoods, the street is lined with antique and artsand crafts shops, restaurants and lively cafes.

OaklandBrowse the South Craig Street Shops and Forbes/FifthAvenue corridor.

SewickleySewickley Village and quaint collection of boutiques,antique shops, restaurants and art galleries.

Squirrel HillForbes Avenue forms the centerpiece of thisneighborhood’s business district, complete with specialtyshops and ethnic restaurants.

Station SquareSouth SideThe former Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad terminalbuilding and warehouse restored to house 70 specialtyshops, restaurants, an outdoor museum and riverfrontdocking for the Gateway Clipper Fleet.

The Strip DistrictAlong Penn and Liberty AvenuesA fascinating pastiche of wholesale food markets,restaurants and specialty shops.

Walnut Street/ShadysideA European-style shopping area that mixes specialtyboutiques, art galleries, unique gift shops, restaurants,cafes and sophisticated designer stores.

MALLS

NorthCranberry Mall, Rt. 19 North724-779-5060

The Streets of Cranberry20430 U.S. 19, Cranberry Township724-741-6180or visit www.thestreetsofcranberry.com

McIntyre Square7900 McKnight Road412-369-7146 or visit www.firstcitycompany.com/mcintyre-square.htm

North Hills Village MallMcKnight Road, North Hills412-366-2250

Northway MallMcKnight Road, North Hills412-364-1171www.shoppesatnorthway.com

Prime Outlets Grove CityI-79 and Route 208, Grove City724-748-4770 or visit www.primeoutlets.com/locations/grove-city.aspx

Ross Park Mall McKnight Road, North Hills412-369-4400 or visit www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=158

The Waterworks MallFreeport Road, Fox Chapel724-285-5722 or visit www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterworks_Mall


THINGS TO DO

SHOPPING

SouthCentury III MallClairton Road, West Mifflin412-653-1220or visit www.simon.com

The Galleria of Mt. LebanonRoute 19, Mt. Lebanon412-561-4000or visit www.galleriapgh.com/

Pinebridge CommonsMcLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair412-220-9288

South Hills VillageRoute 19, Bethel Park412-831-2900or visit www.simon.com/Mall/?id=159

Southland Shopping Center567 Clairton Blvd., Pleasant Hills412-561-1122

Station Square125 Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh800-859-8959or visit www.stationsquare.com

Village Square MallOxford Drive, Bethel Park412-854-4600

EastGalleria at Pittsburgh Mills590 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Tarentum724-904-9000or visit www.pittsburghmills.com

Miracle Mile Shopping CenterWilliam Penn Hwy., Monroeville724-904-9043or visit www.miraclemileshoppingcenter.com

Monroeville MallRoute 22, Monroeville412-243-8511or visit www.monroevillemall.com

The Waterfront149 W. Bridge Street, Homestead412-476-8889 or visit www.waterfrontpgh.com/

Westmoreland MallRoute 30, Greensburg724-836-5025or visit www.WestmorelandMall.com

WestBeaver Valley Mall570 Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca724-774-5573or visit www.shopbeavervalley.com

Chartiers Valley Shopping Center1025 Washington Pike, Bridgeville412-921-6100

Great Southern Shopping CenterRt. 50 Washington Pike, Bridgeville814-532-6106 or visitwww.greatsouthernshoppingcenter.com

The Mall at Robinson100 Robinson Center Drive412-788-0816or visit www.shoprobinsonmall.com

Northern Lights Shopping CenterRt. 65, Baden412-561-1122 or visitwww.northernlightsshoppingcenter.com

Parkway Center Mall1165 McKinney Lane, Pittsburgh 412-922-1741


CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

From the internationally known Pittsburgh SymphonyOrchestra to a multitude of community and little theatergroups, the Pittsburgh metropolitan area is alive withmusic, dance, theater and the arts. The O’Reilly Theateris a professional theater that offers a variety of bothpopular and experimental productions, and thePittsburgh Opera performs operas in their originallanguages with English translations projected on ascreen above the stage. Elegant, yet comfortable,surroundings for major performances are provided by theBenedum Center for the Performing Arts and Heinz Hallfor the Performing Arts in downtown Pittsburgh andCarnegie Lecture Hall and Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland.

MUSICPittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 412-392-4900or visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org

Pittsburgh Opera412-281-0912or visit www.pittsburghopera.org

Pittsburgh Symphony-Pop Series412-392-4900or visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org

American Wind Symphony724-779-8334 or visitwww.americanwindsymphonyorchestra.org

Carnegie Mellon Music Department412-268-2372or visit www.music.cmu.edu

Duquesne University School of Music 412-396-6080or visit www.duq.edu/music

Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh412-926-2488or visit www.themendelssohn.org

Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society412-624-4129or visit www.pittsburghchambermusic.org

Pittsburgh Youth Symphony412-392-4872or visit www.pittsburghyouthsymphony.org



CULTURAL

ATTRACTIONS



Renaissance City Winds412-681-7111or visit www.rcwinds.org

Renaissance and Baroque Society412-682-7262or visit www.rbsp.org

River City Brass Band412-434-7222 (RCBB)or visit www.rcbb.com

DANCEPittsburgh Playhouse Dance Theater412-392-8000or visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.com

Pittsburgh Ballet Theater412-281-0360or visit www.pbt.org

Pittsburgh Dance Alloy412-363-3000or visit www.dancealloy.org

THEATERPittsburgh Public Theater412-316-1600or visit www.ppt.org

Pittsburgh CLO412-281-3973or visit www.pittsburghclo.org

Carnegie-Mellon University Drama Department412-268-2407or visit www.cmu.edu

City Theater Company412-431-2489or visit www.citytheatrecompany.org

McKeesport Little Theater412-673-1100or visit www.mckeesportlittletheater.com

Pittsburgh International Children’s Theatre412-471-6930or visit www.pghkids.org

Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse412-392-8000or visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.com

Robert Morris University Theater412-397-5408or visit www.rmu.edu/theatre

University of Pittsburgh Theater412-624-7529or visit www.pittarts.pitt.edu/pitt/theater/pitt-rep-theater.php

TICKETSArea Giant Eagle Stores (Ticket Master)www.ticketmaster.com

Area FYE Stores (For Your Entertainment) www.fye.com



MUSEUMS

As you would expect with Pittsburgh’s rich traditions ofhistory, creativity and education, Pittsburgh offers someof the finest museums in the country, with exhibitsdesigned to enrich the minds of children and adults alike.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History4400 Forbes Avenue, OaklandHome of one of the world’s best-preserved dinosaurcollections and one of the six largest natural historymuseums in the U.S. 412-622-3131or visit www.carnegiemnh.org

Carnegie Museum of Art4400 Forbes Avenue, OaklandNationally recognized for its permanent collection ofFrench Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and 19th and20th century American art 412-622-3131or visit www.cmoa.org

Andy Warhol Museum117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212The largest museum devoted to one artist in the world.412-237-8300or visit www.warhol.org

Pittsburgh Children’s MuseumAllegheny Center, North SidePlay and education are intertwined in three floors ofhands-on exhibits for children age 12 and under.412-322-5058or visit www.pittsburghkids.org

Carnegie Science CenterOne Allegheny Avenue, North SideThis “Amusement Park for the Mind,” offers hands-onexhibits, discovery areas, a four-story OMNIMAXTHEATER and the world’s largest interactiveplanetarium. There’s even a real WWII submarine to beexplored. 412-237-3400or visit www.carnegiesciencecenter.org

Fort Pitt MuseumPoint State Park 412-281-9284or visit www.fortpittmuseum.com

Frick Art and Historical CenterPoint Breeze 412-371-0600or visit www.frickart.org

Senator John Heintz Historical Society of Western PAStrip District 412-454-6000or visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org



MUSEUMS Westmoreland Museum of American Art Greensburg221 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601 724-837-1500or visit www.wmuseumaa.org

Clayton7227 Reynolds StreetRestored home of Henry Clay Frick,Tours - Tuesday/Sunday - Reservations 412-371-0600 or visitwww.frickart.org/collection_exhibitions/architecture.php

FallingwaterRD 1 Mill RunOne of Frank Lloyd Wright's most widely acclaimedworks was designed in 1936 for the family of Pittsburgh'sdepartment store owner Edgar J. Kaufmann.412-329-8501or visit www.fallingwater.org

Mattress Factory Limited500 Sampsonia WayA museum of contemporary art that commissions,exhibits and collects site-specific installations. Locatedin the historic Mexican War Streets of Pittsburgh NorthSide since 1977, the Mattress factory is one of the fewmuseums of its kind. 412-231-3169or visit www.mattress.org

Pittsburgh Center for the ArtsFifth & Shadyside AvenueCommunity art center featuring rotating exhibitions,studio classes and shops. 412-361-0873or visit www.pittsburgharts.org


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