I spent a week in Pittsburgh this fall for an office training and just thought would put in my views on that stay. I did not see much of the city as most of my time was spent in the CMU campus. We stayed at the Omni hotel which is a tastefully done grand old place, with an old world charm and a different era ambiance. The weather in Pittsburgh was already cold by September and fall colours had started to show up. There isn't much to do in Pittsburgh though. Its an old steel mill town of the US, through which 3 rivers flow which provides it with some beauty. Its also a university town, with at least 5-6 universities based there!
I did one touristy thing though, took the cable car named Duquesne up Mount Washington from just next to the river to the top of the hill and ate at a seafood restaurant, called Monterey Bay. The cable car is made of wood and very rustic. It even makes creaking sounds as it goes up which makes it scary. Plus you get to see nice views of the city as you keep gaining height. And they run the cable car even for 2-3 people only!
The Monterey Bay restaurant is built on top of a high rise on top of Mount Washington and has glass walls all around which is great for a top view of the city. Pittsburgh looks dazzling at night, with the rivers merging and the downtown all lighted up with the lights.
The food at the Bay was very tasty, mostly seafood but yum and with great service. Would say its a must-do if you every land up in Pittsburgh!
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