Pittsburgh 2008 Official Visitors Guide - (Page 6) Ready To Party! Back In Time Along The Forbes Trail 250 Rediscover the route that the British army blazed on its way to what became Pittsburgh – and discover other historic spots along the way. A new driving guide – Pennsylvania’s Forbes Trail: Gateways and Getaways Along the Legendary Route From Philadelphia to Pittsburgh – not only highlights several colonial-era Pennsylvania towns but also retraces the 200-mile route that an army of 6,000 British and Colonial forces traveled during the summer and fall of 1758. The Forbes Trail extends from Carlisle, Pa., to the “Forks of the Ohio River,” now known as Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle. Part coffee-table photo book, part driving guide to key historic points along the route, the commemorative guidebook provides a comprehensive visitor experience of life then and now. After May 15, you can order a guide at www.forbestrail.org or by visiting historical sites throughout the state. Pedal Power It’s shorter, faster, younger and a heck of a lot closer than the Tour de France! It’s the American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania presented by Highmark ® Healthy High 5, a professional race with a $250,000 purse, drawing thousands of spectators and cycling enthusiasts to Pennsylvania June 24-29, 2008. The race, which traverses about 450 miles over six days, begins in Philadelphia and ends in Pittsburgh. Spanning much of the Forbes Trail, the race features 120 of the world’s best cyclists in the espoir – or under 25 – class. Get ready for a big finish in Pittsburgh on June 29 at the new Point State Park. Bring your cowbell! The much-anticipated completion of the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, a 335-mile bicycle and hiking trail, joins Pittsburgh to our nation’s capital. The trail links with the C&O Canal National Historic Park in Cumberland, Md., completing a near-seamless connection between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., and is considered the most accessible great trail experience in the world. You can join the inaugural ride celebrating the completion of the trail. The PNC Legacy Trail Ride begins September 27 in Washington, D.C. and ends in Pittsburgh on October 4. The trail passes through small towns and offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the Eastern United States. The New Point State Park – Open for Fun in 2008 Located in downtown Pittsburgh, Point State Park is being restored to its original splendor. The $35 million renovation project opens in time to celebrate Pittsburgh’s 250th anniversary. The restored promenade along the rivers features steps into the rivers, water taxi landings and dock tie-ups for boats and kayaks. Also, look for new connections between the park and the Great Allegheny Passage and Three Rivers Heritage Trail, the bicycle and walking trails that run along the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers. The Point is where Pittsburgh parties. 1-877-LOVE PGH 6 http://www.forbestrail.org
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