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The Steel City has turned itself from a largely industrial powerhouse of the north-east to a surprising tourism and sporting showpiece. Taking advantage of its great geographic position at the junction of three rivers  and flanked by Mount Washington, Pittsburgh’s regeneration has largely been centred on its downtown area, led by the development of its new sporting facilities on the banks of the Allegheny River.

The Fort Pitt Blockhouse and the Fort Pitt Museum at Point State Park are two of the major attractions downtown. The Carnegie Science Center, the U.S.S. Requin (a World War II submarine), marinas, and floating nightclubs also are great attractions that are located along the rivers.

From downtown, you can board old-style inclined trams for great views of downtown Pittsburgh from Mt. Washington. In the districts located in the hills surrounding Pittsburgh are located numerous ethnic, historic and architecturally significant neighborhoods. These include the University of Pittsburgh; the Frick Art and Historical Center; the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; and the French-Gothic Heinz Chapel, with its stunning stained-glass windows.

The Oakland area is also a treasure trove of attractions. The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh (formerly the Carnegie Institute) include a library, music hall, the world's first museum of modern art (opened in 1895), the Andy Warhol Museum and a Museum of Natural History. The National Aviary in Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Zoo are also located in and around Oakland.

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Pittsburgh International Airport is located some 25 km west of downtown Pittsburgh. The PAT bus route 28X provides access to the downtown area. Amtrak services are located at 1100 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh. Greyhound services are located around the corner at 55 11^th Street and Liberty Av.

Pittsburgh’s Port Authority Transit (PAT) system features modern subway trains, an efficient bus service to areas not well serviced by the train, and two incline trolley trains up to the Hills.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

HEINZ FIELD

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If the 49’ers were the team of 80’s, then the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers were the team of the 70’s, winning four out of five Super bowls. The fifth oldest franchise in the NFL, the Pittsburgh Pirates were formed in 1933 and became the Steelers in 1940.

Of course with most winning teams, a superstar quarterback is required to lead the way and with the Steelers they had Terry Bradshaw. The 80’s saw a leaner period in Pittsburgh’s history, not making the playoffs between 1982 and 1992. It wasn’t until the early 1990’s that they started gaining respect again, culminating in a Superbowl final in 1995 against the Cowboys.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES

PNC PARK

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PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

MELLON ARENA

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PNC Park hosts the Pirates and is located at 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, on the north shore of the Allegheny River, which is on the northern side of downtown Pittsburgh. It is located only one block from the old Three Rivers Stadium site, now called Heinz Field. Opened in 2001, the Park became the new home for the Pirates after their tenure at Three Rivers Stadium. PNC Park has a capacity of 38,000.

PNC Park is the smallest stadium in the Majors outside Fenway Park, However, it is argued that this gives each spectator a personal experience unmatched in other stadiums as the vast majority of seats are on the field level. This Stadium might be the most pleasant to attend with several amenities to entertain outside of baseball. A 500-person pub is located in Left Field, which also offers views of the Field and of the city.

Although it is an easy walk from downtown, public transit access to PNC Park is also accessible via special game day services from points downtown as well as via PAT bus routes 501, 16D and 18E. Get off at the Stadium stop on Reedsdale Street.

Heinz Field hosts the Steelers and is located a 100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh. Opened in 2001, Heinz Field replaced the famous Three Rivers Stadium and has a capacity of 65,000. This is possibly the most well designed new football-only stadium in the Country. The new stadium features an open end at the south end zone, which provides great vistas of downtown Pittsburgh. The plaza area at this end of the Field allows the city to become a part of the stadium and game-day experience. The plaza and park connects the ground to the riverfront. Another unique feature of the stadium is the eastside concourse, which is called the Great Hall and contains a Steelers Hall of Fame and a retail/entertainment component that operates throughout the year and is accessible from outside and inside the stadium.

Public Transit access is the same for PNC Park.

Mellon Arena hosts the Penguins and is located at 500 Mario Lemieux Place, in the heart of Pittsburgh. Opened in 1961, the Arena has a capacity of 17,500 for ice hockey, affectionately known by the locals as the ‘Igloo.’ The Arena is the second oldest still in use and the oldest in the NHL.

As well as being within walking distance of most downtown spots, most PAT transit services access the downtown area.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

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The University of Pittsburgh Panthers are located all over Pittsburgh, with the main campus being located in the Oakland district around 5^th Avenue, some 2km west of downtown. The Panthers have teams in most sports, including football and men’s and women’s basketball. The football team plays out of Heinz Field, the home of the NFL’s Pirates. The Panthers previously played out of Pitt Stadium. The basketball teams play out of the new Petersen Events Center, which houses the Fitzgerald Field House, which has a capacity of 12,500 and is located on campus.

The PAT Bus Route 500 provides direct access between downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland. The Route goes right through the University of Pittsburgh’s campus.

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

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The Duquesne Dukes are located between Forbes Av and Bluff Street Pittsburgh in the southern downtown section of downtown Pittsburgh, on the northern banks of the Allegheny River. The Dukes have teams in most sports, including football and men’s and women’s basketball. The football team plays out of Arthur J Rooney Field, located on the campus off Bluff Field. The basketball team play out of the A J Palumbo Center, also located on campus on the corner of Forbes Av and Magee Street and has a capacity of just over 6,000.

Again, with Duquesne being downtown, it is a great advantage for travellers as most of the facilities are within walking distance of most downtown spots and transit routes.

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY

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The RMU Colonials are located at 881 Narrows Run Road, Moon Township, PA, which is some 25km north-west of downtown Pittsburgh along the banks of the Ohio River (not far from Pittsburgh International Airport). The Colonials have teams in most sports, including football and men’s and women’s basketball. The football team plays out of Moon Stadium, located on the campus. The basketball teams play out of the Charles L Sewall Center, also located on campus.

To get to the campus in Moon Township, take PAT Bus Route 21A from downtown to nearby Coraopolis and then switch here to PAT Bus Route 25A which goes to Moon Township via the campus.