Travel to Pittsburgh

[Old Gregg]

Im in Pittsburgh right now and I’m was wondering where might be the ideal place to get penguins merch? PensGear is closed tomorrow and I’m leaving tomorrow.

Any ideas?

There's a place called Rally House that came up when I googled it. Could try calling them in the morning

 

[Ulf5]

Im in Pittsburgh right now and I’m was wondering where might be the ideal place to get penguins merch? PensGear is closed tomorrow and I’m leaving tomorrow.

Any ideas?

Swing by Cafe Raymond or Deluca's Diner for breakfast then hit up this place-

Yinzers in the Burgh

yinzerspgh.com

 

[Hockey4Lyfe]

Weird ass hours and only open weekdays but if you need a Greek spot for lunch, Madonna’s downtown is absolutely amazing. Possibly my favorite spot to hit up for lunch on lunch break.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Coming to Pittsburgh for the first time for a game in January and was gonna get an Air Bnb in North Shore and walk to the the game and back.

Any issues walking through that area of town at night?

 

[Maninthebox87]

In my experiences walking around Pittsburgh especially after sporting events there is a sea of black and gold walking the same direction you’re going. Other than a few homeless people who might just ask for some cash just be vigilant and aware and you’ll be fine.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

In my experiences walking around Pittsburgh especially after sporting events there is a sea of black and gold walking the same direction you’re going. Other than a few homeless people who might just ask for some cash just be vigilant and aware and you’ll be fine.

Thank ya. No issues with that.

 

[Ulf5]

Coming to Pittsburgh for the first time for a game in January and was gonna get an Air Bnb in North Shore and walk to the the game and back.

Any issues walking through that area of town at night?

I haven't had any issues and I've walked from the casino hotel to the arena and back.
But that's the great thing about downtown/north shore. If you see questionable characters lurking up yonder, there's multiple routes going the same way.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Coming to Pittsburgh for the first time for a game in January and was gonna get an Air Bnb in North Shore and walk to the the game and back.

Any issues walking through that area of town at night?

That's kind of a long walk. I suggest walking to a subway station on the North Side and getting off at Steel Plaza. It's free for that distance/locations.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

That's kind of a long walk. I suggest walking to a subway station on the North Side and getting off at Steel Plaza. It's free for that distance/locations.

Good call, we're actually staying at a closer hotel now. Thanks!

 

[Ulf5]

That's kind of a long walk. I suggest walking to a subway station on the North Side and getting off at Steel Plaza. It's free for that distance/locations.

C'mon, I only smoked half a pack. Wasn't that bad.

 

[Ladyfan]

Hi, My daughter and I are flying down to see the Bruins game Saturday. I have never been to Pittsburgh. We will be there until 4/16. We will want to watch the Caps game vs the Bruins Monday. Are there lots of places to watch NHL games? We are staying at the William Penn Hotel.

Thanks much !

 

[Rudy Russo]

Hi, My daughter and I are flying down to see the Bruins game Saturday. I have never been to Pittsburgh. We will be there until 4/16. We will want to watch the Caps game vs the Bruins Monday. Are there lots of places to watch NHL games? We are staying at the William Penn Hotel.

Thanks much !

Ask the staff at the William Penn Hotel. You can try the web site Yelp to find sports bars in Pittsburgh. There are a ton of bars on the southside of downtown. It all depends on how far you want to go from were you are staying.

 

[Ladyfan]

Ask the staff at the William Penn Hotel. You can try the web site Yelp to find sports bars in Pittsburgh. There are a ton of bars on the southside of downtown. It all depends on how far you want to go from were you are staying.

Thanks...Not too far as I am OLD.

 

[Rudy Russo]

Thanks...Not too far as I am OLD.

Ask the staff when you check in. Pittsburghers are very friendly people.

 

[Ladyfan]

Ask the staff when you check in. Pittsburghers are very friendly people.

I have had ST in Boston (next to the Bs bench) for over 20 years. The visiting Pens fans are always cool.

It will be nice to see the arena. My daughter and I are well behaved, so I don't think we will have any issues.

 

[Rudy Russo]

I have had ST in Boston (next to the Bs bench) for over 20 years. The visiting Pens fans are always cool.

It will be nice to see the arena. My daughter and I are well behaved, so I don't think we will have any issues.

If you are there just to enjoy the game you will have no issues. Now if you were a Ravens fan going to a Steelers game running your mouth that's a different story.

 

[Ladyfan]

If you are there just to enjoy the game you will have no issues. Now if you were a Ravens fan going to a Steelers game running your mouth that's a different story.

We try to go to one away game a year. Sometimes fans tease us about being Bruin fans but it is usually in fun. Years ago one woman at a Flyers game gave us unfriendly crap...we just ignored her.

I only do hockey!

 

[The Old Master]

Great choice staying at Cambria Suites. Right next to the CEC. Place is usually jumping before and after a game (especially a win).

Inclines/Mt. Washington
Carnegie Mellon University (it's computer geek heaven and the building designs are unique)
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Andy Warhol Museum
Roberto Clemente Museum
Phipps Conservatory
Cathedral of Learning
Parks: Schenley, Point State, Frick Park
Rivers Casino (if you like that kind of thing and you don't mind smoke).
Clubs: Stage AE down by Heinz field. Lots of restaurants in that area as well. Not sure about other night life hot spots though.
Food: Primanti's, Church Brew Works (old church converted into a restaurant)
Skiing: Not sure if any of these will be open - Boyce park, Seven Springs is my favorite but it's not close.
Lots of old theaters as well.

Enjoy!

We rented a car and were able to park right at Cambria which was a real bonus.

add the national aviary

 

[Roo Returns]

Hi Penguins fans. I come in peace. I'm going to be in Pittsburgh very briefly later this summer and besides Primanti Bros, what are some of the best restaurants or microbreweries in the downtown area that are can't miss? Any hockey type bars or hockey things worth pointing out?

If I see a Pierre in his undies in the wilderness, I'll snap a picture.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Hi Penguins fans. I come in peace. I'm going to be in Pittsburgh very briefly later this summer and besides Primanti Bros, what are some of the best restaurants or microbreweries in the downtown area that are can't miss? Any hockey type bars or hockey things worth pointing out?

If I see a Pierre in his undies in the wilderness, I'll snap a picture.

I'll be glad to help out. What area of Pittsburgh are you staying in? And what'll be your primary source or transportation? Walking, driving, ride share, bus?

 

[PenguinSuitedUp]

I’ve been hitting some breweries in the area. By far my favorite beer so far is Cinderlands. Helltown’s stuff is pretty good, too. Fatheads is garbage, so I’m not sure what the rage is about that at PNC. Has anyone been to Dancing Gnome or have some other good suggestions- particularly for dark beer?

 

[Kiith Nabaal]

I really really like Eleven. Meat and Potatoes is really good too.

 

[Roo Returns]

I'll be glad to help out. What area of Pittsburgh are you staying in? And what'll be your primary source or transportation? Walking, driving, ride share, bus?

Downtown and walking. Only there for a day of business and then a day of shenanigans.

 

[Turin]

Why the f*** are there so many furries

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Downtown and walking. Only there for a day of business and then a day of shenanigans.

I don't think there's really any "can't miss" stuff but I'll give you some suggestions. The below is assuming "downtown" is near 6th and Liberty.

If you're going to do some breweries on your shenanigan day while walking then I think you have 3 options:

1. Do the North Side/Shore breweries which consist of: Southern Tier, Voodoo, Four Points, Late Addition (formerly 412), Allegheny City, and Penn Brewery. This area of town actually used to be a separate city (Allegheny) and has some cool architecture in the Mexican War Streets. If you're over this way there are also some artsy museums you can check out (Warhol or Mattress Factory).

2. Do the Strip District breweries which consist of: Helltown, Aslin, Bonafide, and Cinderlands. The Strip District has a bunch of interesting shops. They were mostly local but now it's getting a bit more corporate. Anyway, I'm sure you'll see some neat yinzer stuff in this neighborhood.

3. Do the Southside breweries which consist of: Burghers Brewing, Sly Fox, Fat Head's, Velum, and Levity. I'd actually suggest getting and Uber/Lyft to Levity and working your way back towards downtown. Levity's area is the Southside Works which has the Cheesecake Factory in it and restaurants with some similar vibes. I swear it gets more local/yinzery once you leave the Works and head towards the lower numbered streets.

Restaurant-wise I'd just say to do a Google Map search for the type of food you're looking for. Anything above 4 stars should be pretty decent. And 4.5 stars or more should be quite good. One of my go to restaurants is Kaya in the Strip.

Why the f*** are there so many furries

Furry convention is this weekend.