Sign in Using FacebookCarey Gates: Our Sweepstakes Winner's Pittsburgh Favorites
A long-time resident of the Steel City, Carey Gates is rightly proud of her hometown, which not only celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2008 but also rivals a handful of other cities for having the most bridges in a city.
As Carey acknowledges, many of Pittsburgh's top sights and attractions are perennial and would likely fall on the best lists of many residents and visitors, from museums to rivers to Heinz Field, home of the NFL Steelers.
However, she also touts her own list of must-sees, which she often takes visiting family and friends to check out. A companion selection to 10Best's favorites, Carey's choices are abundant proof of the appeal of a city that's been repeatedly applauded for both its strong business climate and its livability.
See 10Best's Best Attractions & Activities in Pittsburgh, and learn more about Carey.
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Phipps ConservatoryCarey's Choice "Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens: Botanical gardens with shows throughout the year featuring the different seasons; Chihuly glass is also featured." |
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KennywoodCarey's Choice "Kennywood Park: A local amusement park that dates back to1898 and is on the National Register of Historic Places." |
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The Strip DistrictCarey's Choice "Strip District Markets: a landmark neighborhood where visitors can sample international cuisine, browse antiques, and buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers; especially fun on weekends that the Steelers play in town." |
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Shadyside Arts FestivalCarey's Choice "Shadyside Arts Festival on Walnut Street: Annual arts festival that features booths with works by national artists, located in Shadyside, an eastern Pittsburgh neighborhood named for its unique shady lanes; it also contains upscale stores and boutiques." |
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Mount WashingtonCarey's Choice "Mt. Washington: Located up on a steep hill and overlooking the Pittsburgh skyline; this view was rated the second most beautiful vista in America by USA Weekend; riding either of the historic cable car railways (Monongahela or Duquesne Inclines) allows visitors to experience the Pittsburgh skyline." |
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Downtown PittsburghCarey's Choice "The View coming through the Fort Pitt Tunnel: When you reach the end of the tunnel, the downtown Pittsburgh skyline hits you in the face......it's so awesome! It's always been one of my favorite experiences." |
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Ice Rink at PPG PlaceCarey's Choice "Ice Skating Rink at PPG Plaza: The outdoor rink is open from mid-November through early March and is surrounded by the mirrored outside walls of the buildings of PPG Plaza with a Christmas tree in the center of the rink." |
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Great Allegheny PassageCarey's Choice "The Great Allegheny Passage: This rail-to-trail runs 150 miles from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, MD, connecting to the C&O Towpath leading to Washington, D.C. and totalling 318 miles. The 7 trails were organized by the Allegheny Trail Alliance and include the Montour Trail, a 52-mile branch leading to Pittsburgh International Airport. My husband and I can be found either biking or running on these trails on weekends." |
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The Cultural DistrictCarey's Choice "The Pittsburgh Cultural District: Consisting of the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Heinz Hall, Byham Theater, and the O'Reilly Theater. These venues are hosts to the ballet, musicals, opera, symphony orchestra, and plays. There's something for everyone!!" |
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Grand ConcourseCarey's Choice "The Grand Concourse: It's a restaurant located in a restored, Gilded Age P&LE railroad station that boasts a vaulted stained-glass ceiling and marble staircase. The River Room (my favorite) offers a riverside city view. We celebrated my parents' 60th anniversary here along with toasting many of our own family's special celebrations!" |
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