Two Reasons to Visit Beautiful Pittsburgh, PA

There are many places in Pittsburgh that are wonderful to visit, historical and popular to boot. Here are some of the better known places that will have you wishing you lived in Pittsburgh all the time!

Kennywood Park

You can't come to Pittsburgh and not visit Kennywood. Founded in 1898 as a small trolley park, Kennywood rapidly became THE place to hang out, especially for teenagers and parents of small kids. Business and schools hold their picnics here all the time. Kennywood has worked hard to keep up with the ever-changing amusement industry. Some of the older tides date back to more than 70 years ago, and still are very popular today. Want to ride some of those old classics? Jump on the Thunderbolt, the Racer, the Jackrabbit, or the Kangaroo the Whip. Want to get wet? Try the old Logjammer for a race in a log, take the Pittsburgh Plunge to guarantee being soaked, or go for a wet ride through the Raging Rapids. Love roller coasters? Try the indoor Exterminator or the popular Phantom's Revenge. Get tired of riding? Check out some of the shows that run on the main stage throughout the day. When you're hungry, Kennywood offers a variety of food found throughout the park, with over 30 refreshment stands, snack carts, and an indoor restaurant, Parkside Cafe. You'll find something for everyones stomach here! Kennywood is also one of the very few places that allows you to still bring in your own picnic basket of food. Just remember, no alcohol! So grab the whole family, and head out to Kennywood for an enjoyable day. Visit www.kennywood.com for more details.

Heinz Field

Theres nothing better for the sports fan than visiting their favorite arena. Heinz field in Pittsburgh is home to both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Panthers. They also host other sports events, such as high school football games, soccer games, concerts, and festivals. Heinz field seats 65,000 people at a time, and is full of everything the sports enthusiast could want. Check out the 6 display columns of team memorabilia, facts and figures, and games. You can look at huge replicas of the Steeler's five Super Bowl trophies and a Steelers Hall of fame. Portable stages, set around Heinz field, host live entertainment both before and after the games, and even on non-game days. Thirsty? Large bars and beverage kiosks can be found throughout, as well as specialty food stands.
A little known fact is that the lounges can be converted into banquet space for private gatherings. Heinz field was spectacularly designed, with over 127 luxury suites, 6,600 club seats, and entertainment areas. You will never see a more beautiful view of Pittsburgh's Skyline and Point State Park than from Heinz Field. For more information, visit their website at www.steelers.com/heinzfield .