ESA Pittsburgh-West Mifflin

Flughafen (PIT)

38,4

During football season, many Pittsburghers are glued to the television, rooting on their favorite sports team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. If they arent in their living rooms, these fans are sure to be out at Heinz Field, cheering on their home team. In the spring, they also faithfully follow the citys other champion sports team, the Penguins. Recent winners of the Stanley Cup, the Penguins are just another reason why Pittsburgh residents are proud of their city. Aside from boasting exciting professional sports teams, Pittsburgh attracts its fair share of travelers who enjoy a variety of other activities. Those looking for art, culture and history will find numerous venues in Pittsburgh. In the Oakland neighborhood, visitors can check out museums named for the citys famous steel magnate, Andrew Carnegie. At the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, individuals can tour through the buildings extensive collection of dinosaur fossils, including its awe-inspiring T-Rex display. Carnegie Museum of Art offers up permanent and temporary exhibits of leading artists. From impressionist paintings to contemporary pieces, this museum showcases a variety of different works. In the heart of Oakland is the University of Pittsburgh, known by the locals as Pitt. The universitys gothic Cathedral of Learning looms over a vast urban campus which comprises an eclectic array of historic buildings. The area is also the epicenter of the citys leading industry: healthcare. Home of one of the nations top hospitals, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Oakland is a place that attracts patients from around the world who seek innovative medical care. Perhaps Pittsburghs best features are its historic neighborhoods. The historic South Side is a terrific place to kick back at places like Fatheads, a renowned local micro brewery, and Ibiza, a Spanish wine bar. At South Side Works, individuals can find trendy shops, a large movie theater and Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh.FROM I-279 NORTH TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES TAKE EXIT 5B (PA-51 SOUTH / US 19-TRUCK SOUTH), TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MIL CONTINUE ON SAW MILL RUN BLVD, TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES CONTINUE ON CLAIRTON BOULEVARD APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES MERGE RIGHT ONTO MCKEESPORT (PA-885)/WEST MIFFLIN RAMP TRAVEL LESS THEN 1/4 TURN RIGHT ON CURRY HOLLOW RD/LEBANON CHURCH RD/YELLOW BELT, TRAVEL APPROXIM HOTEL WILL BE ON THE LEFT