Downtown Pittsburgh
The area of Pittsburgh we explored was Downtown Pittsburgh.
Although Downtown Pittsburgh is home to many large offices such as
the BYN Mellon Center and the U.S. Steel Tower, this area also includes many
different restaurants, shops, museums and spectacular parks that are admired by tourists or
those who call Pittsburgh their home. To first start off our day, we took bus 61A from
those who call Pittsburgh their home. To first start off our day, we took bus 61A from
Fifth Ave and Thackeray to Wood St and Fifth. Luckily, we did not get on the wrong
bus. The bus ride was about 10-15 minutes and took us directly Downtown.
While on the bus, we saw a tour occurring. Downtown Pittsburgh offers many different
tours to flaunt their great architecture and to provide information on important people
within Pittsburgh. "The Ducky Tour," as featured above, is one of the most popular tours within the city. This tour brings customers to the extravagant sights, on land and on the water.
The first place we went was Wood Street Galleries. Wood Street Galleries is
a visual arts project that uses light as a form of art. This Gallery is perfect for families
because it is free and appeals to all different ages. After we peaked our head in Wood
Street Galleries, we then went to PPG place. PPG place is a glass building that looks like
a castle. In the summer, there is a fountain in the middle of the arena. However, in the
winter, an outdoor ice skating rink is set up. When we visited, the ice skating rink
was in the process of being set up but I'm sure it is beautiful when it is functioning.
After we visited PPG place, we took a seven minute walk to Point State Park. Point State
Park is located at the tip of Pittsburgh "Golden Triangle." Point State Park
is a National Park because that area was the area in which Pittsburgh became
involved in the French and Indian War. Although this public area is a National Landmark,
Point State Park Fountain is free to everyone. Just around the fountain, many
people were enjoying their beautiful Sunday afternoon while we visited. People were
riding bikes, skateboarding, suntanning, taking pictures, feeding the ducks, and bonding
with family and friends. Although the Fountain is the main attraction,
there are many bike and running trails within Point State Park that civilians
enjoy regularly as well.
Sarah, Zach, and I admired the fountain for most of the day and even took a
walk along the waters edge. The view along side the water was amazing.
Just from this one park, we could see Heinz Field, the West End Bridge,
Carnegie Science Center, and more.
We quickly became very hungry because of all the walking we were doing
and decided to check out Market Square for a bite to eat. Zach, Sarah, and I ended
getting Hamburger and Nachos from a food truck. We sat in the middle of Market
Square where were saw more people bonding with family and friends.
This time, however, it was over food. Market Square houses many amazing, well
known restaurants. On some weekend nights, Market Square even has festivities
in the middle of all the restaurants.
After we devoured our food. We decided to go back to Pitt. In order to do so,
We got on bus 71A at Wood Street and Fifth Ave and rode all the way
back to the center of campus. Downtown Pittsburgh is certainly a great way
to spend a beautiful day with family and friends. I 100% would go back.
Between the diversity of the people and the forms of entertainment,
Downtown Pittsburgh is unique in its own special way.
bus. The bus ride was about 10-15 minutes and took us directly Downtown.
tours to flaunt their great architecture and to provide information on important people
within Pittsburgh. "The Ducky Tour," as featured above, is one of the most popular tours within the city. This tour brings customers to the extravagant sights, on land and on the water.
a visual arts project that uses light as a form of art. This Gallery is perfect for families
because it is free and appeals to all different ages. After we peaked our head in Wood
Street Galleries, we then went to PPG place. PPG place is a glass building that looks like
a castle. In the summer, there is a fountain in the middle of the arena. However, in the
winter, an outdoor ice skating rink is set up. When we visited, the ice skating rink
was in the process of being set up but I'm sure it is beautiful when it is functioning.
Park is located at the tip of Pittsburgh "Golden Triangle." Point State Park
is a National Park because that area was the area in which Pittsburgh became
involved in the French and Indian War. Although this public area is a National Landmark,
Point State Park Fountain is free to everyone. Just around the fountain, many
people were enjoying their beautiful Sunday afternoon while we visited. People were
riding bikes, skateboarding, suntanning, taking pictures, feeding the ducks, and bonding
with family and friends. Although the Fountain is the main attraction,
there are many bike and running trails within Point State Park that civilians
enjoy regularly as well.
walk along the waters edge. The view along side the water was amazing.
Just from this one park, we could see Heinz Field, the West End Bridge,
Carnegie Science Center, and more.
We quickly became very hungry because of all the walking we were doing
and decided to check out Market Square for a bite to eat. Zach, Sarah, and I ended
getting Hamburger and Nachos from a food truck. We sat in the middle of Market
Square where were saw more people bonding with family and friends.
This time, however, it was over food. Market Square houses many amazing, well
known restaurants. On some weekend nights, Market Square even has festivities
in the middle of all the restaurants.
After we devoured our food. We decided to go back to Pitt. In order to do so,
We got on bus 71A at Wood Street and Fifth Ave and rode all the way
back to the center of campus. Downtown Pittsburgh is certainly a great way
to spend a beautiful day with family and friends. I 100% would go back.
Between the diversity of the people and the forms of entertainment,
Downtown Pittsburgh is unique in its own special way.
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