Pittsburgh Facts

Pittsburgh has three rivers-the Allegheny, the Monongahela, and the Ohio-- and five main districts-North Side, West End, South Side, East End and Downtown, all of which are comprised of many other smaller districts. Everything else, such as the Pittsburgh International Airport, is in the surrounding Allegheny County.

Downtown

It's a short trip from the airport to Downtown. Here stand the old, classic parts of Pittsburgh, including Fort Pitt Museum and Blockhouse, the original settlement built by the British settlers in the 18th Century. Here too are the modern economic structures of the Golden Triangle district that reflect Pittsburgh's dynamic economy. The smaller neighborhood of the Strip...

..., but gone are the days when you'll see any of those belching smokestacks marring the Steel City skyline. Modern glass office towers, contemporary public artworks, and theaters are more the norm these days. And Pittsburgh lies surrounded by natural beauty. The city's hilly landscape is sliced by the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela rivers and bordered by the lovely Laurel Highlands, begging visitors to hit the trail, rent a canoe, or just set out on a pleasant evening stroll. Add to all of this some of the nation's friendliest residents, and you've got the makings of the perfect vacation getaway.