Experience of Downtown Pittsburgh

Experience of Downtown Pittsburgh

Spending the whole afternoon at downtown helps me learn more about this city.  I always hear people talking about downtown area here, but haven't had a good chance to explore it by myself. This experience definitely gives me something different from the view of skyscrapers I get from PITT. 

There plentiful choices of transportation to Downtown. Getting out of the 61A bus, it is a little bit overwhelming at first. But soon we found the Wood Street Galleries at the corner. After taking the "scary" elevator, we got to see some amazing modern art work. Most of them are presented through machines and lights so visitors will get great visual experience. 

                                      

It not hard to find some amazingly designed buildings at downtown. This one with glasses is one of my favourite. There is also a ice skating rink under construction. I'm sure that it is gonna be an amazing sight at winter nights. 

Next stop might be one of the most famous scene in Pittsburgh––Point State Park. Point State Park, located at the confluence of three rivers, is at the tip of Pittsburgh’s “Golden Triangle.” The park commemorates and preserves the strategic and historic heritage of the area during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). Point State Park is also a National Historic Landmark. DCNR works in collaboration with the Heinz History Center and the Fort Pitt Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to interpret the history of the Forks of the Ohio. Of course, most people come here for the big fountain. It is a great place for family time or just walking around with friends to enjoy the great view. We are also so lucky to see the rainbow at the fountain.

A photo with my lovely group members!

Walking along with the river, we saw people with Steelers jerseys everywhere. Although it was 30 minutes before the football game, we already could feel the exciting atmosphere. Walking back to the streets area, we decided to grab some food in a food truck. The owner was nice and friendly. There were not too many people on the streets, probably because it was Sunday afternoon. 

Back to the market square to have a rest. It is another perfect place for relaxation. With people petting dogs, feeding pigeons and reading newspapers, I feel like it is a complete different world from the busy and noisy downtown that I expected. It's more like a comfort zone for people to enjoy life with slow pace. 

After that afternoon at downtown Pittsburgh, I definitely changed my mind of this city. There still a lot for me to explore behind the history and stories of this city. But what I'm sure is that Pittsburgh has all different kinds of beauty for me to find. It might be different from downtown of New York City or Los Angeles.  Yet it is the quiet and peace make it more special and attractive. 

Sources:

 http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/PointStatePark/Pages/default.aspx