Insiders' Guide® to Pittsburgh, 2nd
by Jenn Phillips, Loriann Hoff Oberlin, and Evan M. PattakFormat: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2004-05-01
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Summary
Discover Pittsburgh's allure with the help of longtime locals who share a behind-the-scene look at what's happening in the area. Once known for its steel mills and corporate headquarters, Pittsburgh today offers an impressive downtown and a rich mix of cultural and entertainment amenities, from the Carnegie Science Center to the Andy Warhol Museum.
Author Biography
Jenn Phillips is a writer and editor based in Pittsburgh. She founded her consulting business, Writing Well Communications, nearly a decade ago.
Loriann Hoff Oberlin and Evan Pattak are Pittsburgh natives.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. x |
| Acknowledgments | p. xii |
| How to Use This Book | p. 1 |
| Area Overview | p. 3 |
| Getting Here, Getting Around | p. 15 |
| History | p. 36 |
| Accommodations | p. 47 |
| Bed-and-Breakfast Inns | p. 68 |
| Restaurants | p. 79 |
| Nightlife | p. 137 |
| Shopping | p. 153 |
| Attractions | p. 174 |
| Kidstuff | p. 186 |
| Festivals and Annual Events | p. 202 |
| Architecture | p. 219 |
| The Arts | p. 244 |
| Parks | p. 257 |
| Recreation | p. 276 |
| Golf | p. 299 |
| Spectator Sports | p. 316 |
| Day Trips and Weekend Getaways | p. 327 |
| Neighborhoods, Real Estate, and Relocation | p. 348 |
| Child Care | p. 371 |
| Education | p. 378 |
| Higher Education | p. 392 |
| Health Care | p. 416 |
| Media | p. 444 |
| Senior Scene | p. 452 |
| Worship | p. 465 |
| Index | p. tk |
| About the Authors | p. tk |
| Directory of Maps | |
| Western Pennsylvania | p. vii |
| Greater Pittsburgh | p. viii |
| Downtown Pittsburgh | p. ix |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
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