Jim’s Pittsburgh Guidebook
Sightseeing
Walking on Grandview Avenue is a must see if you stay with us. The views are breath taking and perfect for taking stunning pictures. Make sure you see the city at night. It is beautiful. During the summer, you can often see the Pirates in action.
Grandview Avenue
Grandview AvenueWalking on Grandview Avenue is a must see if you stay with us. The views are breath taking and perfect for taking stunning pictures. Make sure you see the city at night. It is beautiful. During the summer, you can often see the Pirates in action.
Need I say more? We have season tickets and often have extras so let me know if you are looking for tickets.
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Heinz Field
100 Art Rooney AveNeed I say more? We have season tickets and often have extras so let me know if you are looking for tickets.
In my opinion, this is one of the best parks in the country. The view is postcard stunning. We have a game package and love to go and enjoy the games. If the Pirates are in town during your stay, try to check them out.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
In my opinion, this is one of the best parks in the country. The view is postcard stunning. We have a game package and love to go and enjoy the games. If the Pirates are in town during your stay, try to check them out.
We do not visit this place enough. It is one of the better museums in the country. Spend the afternoon here and then walk through Oakland and see the sites.
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes AveWe do not visit this place enough. It is one of the better museums in the country. Spend the afternoon here and then walk through Oakland and see the sites.
If you like gardens, you will love the Phipps Conservatory. This is located in Oakland, close to the Carnegie Museum and the University of Pittsburgh. This is a very relaxing and entertaining afternoon.
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley DriveIf you like gardens, you will love the Phipps Conservatory. This is located in Oakland, close to the Carnegie Museum and the University of Pittsburgh. This is a very relaxing and entertaining afternoon.
They keep adding new places to the North Shore. Try to take a walk between PNC Park and Heinz Field along the river. This is a great walk to enjoy the water and see the city.
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North Shore River Park
They keep adding new places to the North Shore. Try to take a walk between PNC Park and Heinz Field along the river. This is a great walk to enjoy the water and see the city.
This is a great place to walk and relax. See where the original Fort Pitt was, visit the Fort Pitt Museum if you like, and enjoy the fountain where the Ohio river starts.
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Taman Point State
601 Commonwealth PlThis is a great place to walk and relax. See where the original Fort Pitt was, visit the Fort Pitt Museum if you like, and enjoy the fountain where the Ohio river starts.
If you have children, you will enjoy a trip here. There are tons of hands on activities in the three plus floors.
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Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny AveIf you have children, you will enjoy a trip here. There are tons of hands on activities in the three plus floors.
If you like to people watch, this is the place to go. There always seems to be tons of people and activities. We were there a couple of days ago and the place had 200 people taking a free yoga class. Plus there are four coffee shops and a ton of restaurants including Five Guys and Primanti Brothers.
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Dataran Pasar
If you like to people watch, this is the place to go. There always seems to be tons of people and activities. We were there a couple of days ago and the place had 200 people taking a free yoga class. Plus there are four coffee shops and a ton of restaurants including Five Guys and Primanti Brothers.
If you are a gambler, this is a great stop. I have enjoyed the expansive buffet and have gambled a little. But many of my friends stop here before and after the Steelers games and have a great time!
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Rivers Casino
777 Casino DrIf you are a gambler, this is a great stop. I have enjoyed the expansive buffet and have gambled a little. But many of my friends stop here before and after the Steelers games and have a great time!
My wife's Alma mater and a great place to visit.
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University of Pittsburgh
4200 Fifth AveMy wife's Alma mater and a great place to visit.
Close the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Oakland. Tour the lovely campus.
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Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes AveClose the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Oakland. Tour the lovely campus.
This is a great and unique museum located on the north shore of Pittsburgh
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The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StThis is a great and unique museum located on the north shore of Pittsburgh
Food scene
We know the owner. Mike has a second restaurant, The Roman Bistro in Forest Hills which is our go to place. This is always a good choice for dinner.
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Vue 412
1200 Grandview AveWe know the owner. Mike has a second restaurant, The Roman Bistro in Forest Hills which is our go to place. This is always a good choice for dinner.
I love this place prior to the Steelers games. Of course it is jammed at that point but the burgers and nachos are perfect complement to a cold beer or wine :-)
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Jerome Bettis' Grille 36
393 N Shore DrI love this place prior to the Steelers games. Of course it is jammed at that point but the burgers and nachos are perfect complement to a cold beer or wine :-)
To me, this is a must see if you stay with us. Go for a nice lunch or happy hours relaxation. Great wings and mac and cheese along with a huge selection of beer! There is a full menu in the guidebook at Sweetbriar.
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Bigham Tavern
321 Bigham StTo me, this is a must see if you stay with us. Go for a nice lunch or happy hours relaxation. Great wings and mac and cheese along with a huge selection of beer! There is a full menu in the guidebook at Sweetbriar.
This is one of our favorite restaurants in town. The services is impeccable and we have never had a bad meal. It is not cheap but you will feel spoiled. Plus they have a very nice bar.
Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef and Seafood Pittsburgh
444 Liberty AveThis is one of our favorite restaurants in town. The services is impeccable and we have never had a bad meal. It is not cheap but you will feel spoiled. Plus they have a very nice bar.
We always have an excellent meal when we go here. This is not cheap but it is worth the cost.
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
501 Grant StWe always have an excellent meal when we go here. This is not cheap but it is worth the cost.
If you ever watch the best places to eat in the country on public TV, they always mention Primanti Brothers. It is a must stop for lunch if you have time as the sandwiches are very unique. Bring your appetite. The servings are huge.
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Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar Market Square
2 Market SquareIf you ever watch the best places to eat in the country on public TV, they always mention Primanti Brothers. It is a must stop for lunch if you have time as the sandwiches are very unique. Bring your appetite. The servings are huge.
This is a 14 minute walk from the house and a great way to start the day. They are SO friendly and happy to serve. It is located right next to the Bigham Tavern.
Cafe Cravings Gourmet Coffee Shop
402 Bigham StThis is a 14 minute walk from the house and a great way to start the day. They are SO friendly and happy to serve. It is located right next to the Bigham Tavern.
This is one of my favorite restaurants and we have visited here often. If you have time, make sure you check out the bar on the lower level prior to having dinner. It is very relaxing along with great views. It is medium expensive but very impressive. And a very short walk from the house.
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Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
1411 Grandview AveThis is one of my favorite restaurants and we have visited here often. If you have time, make sure you check out the bar on the lower level prior to having dinner. It is very relaxing along with great views. It is medium expensive but very impressive. And a very short walk from the house.
If you are looking for a good steak, this is a good choice. It has always been good and relaxing.
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Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
247 N Shore DrIf you are looking for a good steak, this is a good choice. It has always been good and relaxing.
This is always a great place for a steak. We have always enjoyed the wine and steak along with excellent service.
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The Capital Grille
301 Fifth AveThis is always a great place for a steak. We have always enjoyed the wine and steak along with excellent service.
This is one of my favorite places to take Cheryl to dinner after a long day. It is relaxing and they have a couple of seafood dishes that I just love!
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
301 Fifth AveThis is one of my favorite places to take Cheryl to dinner after a long day. It is relaxing and they have a couple of seafood dishes that I just love!
What summer stroll would be complete without ice cream? Stop by for a very affordable treat!
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DiFiore's Ice Cream Delite
120 Shiloh StWhat summer stroll would be complete without ice cream? Stop by for a very affordable treat!
What a great Thai restaurant. You will not be disappointed. We usually go to the one downtown but they have a few locations throughout the city.
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Nicky's Thai Kitchen
903 Penn AveWhat a great Thai restaurant. You will not be disappointed. We usually go to the one downtown but they have a few locations throughout the city.
This Russian restaurant is on the other side of Mt Washington but not too far. I have not had the pleasure of eating there but one of our guests have and they raved about it and highly recommend it.
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Kavsar Halal Restaurant
16 Southern AveThis Russian restaurant is on the other side of Mt Washington but not too far. I have not had the pleasure of eating there but one of our guests have and they raved about it and highly recommend it.
Neighborhoods
This is the closest you will get to the feel of NYC. Stroll the streets late at night and the bars will be packed and the sidewalks full. Parking is a bear so plan accordingly.
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South Side Flats
This is the closest you will get to the feel of NYC. Stroll the streets late at night and the bars will be packed and the sidewalks full. Parking is a bear so plan accordingly.