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WELCOME TO PITTSBURGH

The 'Steel City' shines with foodie, cultural and sporting delights

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WORLD-CLASS ARTS & CULTURE A city of 90 neighbourhoods built by immigrants, Pittsburgh offers an expansive and diverse Arts & Culture scene that's hard to beat. Attractions representing the many cultures that settled here sit side by side new and innovative options that demonstrate the city's recent growth. Throughout the region, world-class galleries and museums offer everything from cutting-edge to classic. Pop in to The Andy Warhol Museum, take a step back in time at the Heinz History Center or discover your place in space at the Moonshot Museum. The cultural scene in Pittsburgh is endless, and the quality and variety of what's on offer is superb.

CULTURE HUB Pittsburgh’s Cultural District spans 14 Downtown blocks and is the heart of an evolved entertainment and arts scene that sees 1,500 performances each year. Establishments include the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, August Wilson African American Cultural Center and Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts – Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's home. Broadway shows are often staged in Pittsburgh to test the market before relocating to theatres in New York City. PICKLESBURGH FOOD FESTIVAL

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esurgent Pittsburgh is an ideal point of entry into the eastern USA. Vibrant and understated, it awaits discovery by UK travellers. International customs clearance typically takes just 15 minutes and the city is well placed for onward exploration. World-class museums, theatres hosting shows including Broadway productions, festivals catering to a range of interests, an exciting food and drink scene plus access to toptier professional sports games are fuelling a tourism boom.

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