Admire Pittsburgh’s skyline
Seen throughout the series, the skyline is best enjoyed from Mount Washington via the Duquesne Incline. Explore Point State Park at the meeting of three rivers, or walk and cycle the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.
Catch a Pittsburgh Pirates game
Pirates scores and a home-run-catching injury feature in The Pitt. Cheer from PNC Park, with river and Downtown views, from late March to late September. Outside the season, visit Lawrenceville’s Clemente Museum to celebrate a baseball legend.
Sample the iconic Primanti Bros. sandwich
Staff enjoy Primanti Bros. in season one. Try its famous chip-filled sandwiches at the original Strip District restaurant, which began as Joe Primanti’s cart in 1933, feeding truck drivers and shift workers.
Refuel at Pamela’s Diner
Mentioned in season two, Pamela’s has served breakfast since 1980. Obama visited its retro Strip District diner in 2008. Try crispy-edged hotcakes, omelettes and Lyonnaise potatoes; other city locations include Shadyside and Oakland.
Enjoy fine dining at Altius
Namechecked in season one through a sommelier patient, Altius on Mount Washington pairs contemporary American fine dining and selected wines with sweeping city views.
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Explore the rich arts scene
Visit the Andy Warhol Museum, North America’s largest single-artist museum, and the Mattress Factory for contemporary installations. Create a glass souvenir at Pittsburgh Glass Center.
Uncover Pittsburgh’s culinary heritage
Explore immigrant influences through pierogi at Apteka and Austrian and Hungarian cooking at Titusz, opened this year. The region’s Heinz heritage lives on at Picklesburgh, an annual celebration of pickled food and drinks.
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