Pennsylvania Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 28) P I TTS B UR G H AN D I T S COUN T RYSIDE PNC PARK PENNSYLVANIA’S WESTERN METROPOLIS anchors the mountainous end of the state, with locals as tough as the steel this region was built on, yet as friendly as their country cousins. It’s no wonder Pittsburgh ranked as “America’s Most Liveable City.” Theater, the ballet and world-class cuisine drift into hillside wineries, charming, quaint towns and bike trails. From the confluence of three amazing rivers right under the city skyline to the topnotch rapids of Ohiopyle State Park, and from the modernism of the Andy Warhol Museum to the unmatched vision of Frank Lloyd Wright, Pittsburgh and Its Countryside is full of juxtapositions that surprise and delight. And this year marks Pittsburgh’s 250th anniversary, which includes events and initiatives to honor the past and promote its future. SO W H ATCH A WA N N A D O IS … Stay over at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Duncan House The Duncan House offers something few Wright homes do: the chance to stay overnight. With two other Wright masterpieces (Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob) nearby, you can easily make a sidetrip. Climb aboard a trolley One of the many charms of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington is a three-mile ride on an antique trolley. PNC Park A 2003 ESPN study rated the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates as “the best stadium in baseball.” No seat is farther than 88 feet from the field. Take a hike, ride a bike on the Great Allegheny Passage Discover 100 continuous miles of river gorges and mountain vistas, connecting the nation’s capital to Pittsburgh. Catch some local color along the National Road Scenic Route 40 is brimming with historic sites, antiques shops, friendly small-town restaurants and plenty of spots for outdoor recreation. e in The Ebenezer Bridg Eighty Four Catch a touch of Hollywood glamour in Indiana, PA Visit the charming museum that pays tribute to its hometown star, beloved Academy Award-winning actor Jimmy Stewart. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Breathe in the wonders of the natural world when you walk through the new tropical forest room at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. 800 . VISIT. PA visitPA.com 28 http://www.visitPA.com
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