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People often associate cities with special songs or styles of music. On Broadway in New York, try show tunes; in New Orleans' French Quarter, go for jazz. This list shares the best spots for listening, either as an activity in itself or as a backdrop to something else. People-watch at a coffee shop, browse fantastic art at a museum, and while away commuter time on public transportation. Plug into your favorites, or make a "placelist" based on our suggestions.
Address: 1327 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
The noise of pinball machines and coffee machines creates a background cacophony at the Beehive, echoing the place's busy-ness. Brightly colored walls adorned with posters and artwork set the visual scene and illustrate that the Beehive Coffeehouse is more than just a place for a cup of joe. Sit back, listen to music,...
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main Branch
Address: 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
In 1895, Andrew Carnegie donated a library building on Forbes Avenue to the City of Pittsburgh. Through the years, the building has been restored to its original luster, as seen in marble stairs, archways, and terrazzo floors. This main (Oakland) facility boasts modern technology, a massive book and periodical...
Commons Room in the Cathedral of Learning
Address: 4200 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
The center of the University of Pittsburgh's campus is a 42-story Gothic-styled structure known as The Cathedral of Learning. The entrance to the educational facility is a three-story room with slate floors, columns, arches, and a massive fireplace. Wrought-iron gates separate the Commons Room from the banality of...
Address: 330 Blvd of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Entering the Downtown YMCA – the cheapest gym in the city – you'll walk by an Olympic-sized pool. Going farther, you'll discover that the Y houses a full-sized gym that's conducive to basketball or volleyball, along with racquetball courts, group classes, and enough workout machines to ensure that you'll never wait....
Address: 950 2nd Ave, near Allegheny County Jail, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Also called the "jail trail" since it passes by the county jail, Eliza Furnace Trail is a three-mile-long path that's perfect for hiking, biking, and rollerblading in an urban setting. The city has built a bridge connecting the path to the South Side, allowing visitors to get a taste of that neighborhood while they...
Address: 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Hikers, bikers, walkers, and dog owners step out of city life and into nature when they enter 600-acre Frick Park. Playgrounds and tennis courts provide distraction, but the park is best-known for its many trails, which wander up and down the varied terrain. Frick also offers many areas for canines, including a...
Address: 500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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The Mattress Factory exhibits modern installation art by contemporary artists. Most of the works allow visitors to immerse themselves in the installations and have their perceptions confused. In a permanent installation by James Turrell, darkness and light interact with each other, causing patrons to wonder if their...
Address: W Carson St, Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Built in 1870, the Monongahela Incline is the oldest, continuously operating incline in the world. Creeping up the 658-foot hillside at a "rapid" rate of 6 miles per hour, the 23-person cars transport passengers to lofty Mt. Washington. Needless to say, the cliffside ride boasts some terrific views of the Steel City.
Address: 101 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Point, or Golden Triangle, is where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to feed into the Ohio River. Point State Park lies at the confluence, and a gigantic fountain spews water into the air to mark the location. Behind the point is a grassy expanse with brick paths and comfortable benches – a beautiful spot...
Address: 4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
In "Big Yellow Taxi," Joni Mitchell lamented, "They paved paradise and put up a parking lot." In Oakland, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy did the opposite and turned a parking lot into a plaza with food booths, plenty of green space, free Wi-Fi, and an antique merry-go-round. The plaza is close to Schenley Park, the...
