Downtown Pittsburgh

如何抵達

If you're arriving in Pittsburgh by bus or train you'll likely be getting off in Downtown anyway — the 1 Greyhound Depot is located at 11th and Liberty, while Amtrak serves 2 Union Station, just across the street from the Greyhound depot. For detailed info on arriving via those modes, see the Get in section on the Pittsburgh article.

By car Downtown Pittsburgh is readily accessible by a number of freeways and bridges. From the east, I-376 (The Parkway East) connects downtown to the eastern side of Pittsburgh and I-76 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike), with three exits into Downtown: Second Avenue (right lane exit), Grant Street (left lane exit), and Stanwix Street (left lane exit). I-376 is also the best option for coming in from the airport and western suburbs, coming across the Fort Pitt Bridge (take the middle lane to exit into Downtown). I-279 (Parkway North/West) is your best option for coming in from the north - either exit on I-579 (the Veterans Bridge) or continue across the Fort Duquesne Bridge and exit there. From the southeast, Liberty Ave (which enters the Liberty Tunnel and then becomes the Liberty Bridge) is a good option.

By public transit Because most bus routes terminate downtown, it is usually easy to access from any direction. From the south or the stadiums to the north, Pittsburgh's light rail system ("The T") provides quick access, with four stops in the district: First Avenue, Steel Plaza, Wood Street, and Gateway Center. From the east, the MLK East Busway (bus rapid transit, or BRT, line) provides traffic-free service to a few East End communities. To the west, the West Busway operates on a separate right-of-way for most of its trip. There is also a South Busway, though it is less useful. If you're flying into Pittsburgh, the Route 28X Airport Flyer will bring you directly downtown from Pittsburgh International Airport, via the West Busway.

當地交通

Downtown Pittsburgh is optimal for walking as it is small (covering approximately 0.7 square miles) and very dense. Taxis are more difficult to come by and typically accessed by request at one of the various hotels. Buses are the norm downtown as well as the light rail/subway ("The T") which has three subway stops at Steel Plaza (Grant St. and Oliver Ave.), Wood Street (and Sixth Ave.), and Gateway Center (Liberty Ave. and Stanwix St.), as well as a surface station at First Ave (and B St.) Fares on buses and "The T" are free within downtown.

必看景點

Architecture Anyone interested in American architecture will love downtown Pittsburgh; there are numerous prime examples of 19th-century and early 20th-century architecture scattered throughout the area, as well as many notable and interesting structures of more recent times.

Skyline 1 U.S. Steel Tower (Formerly known as the USX Tower), 600 Grant St (between 6th and 7th Aves). A 64-story triangular office building which is the tallest in Pittsburgh, and briefly held the honor of being the tallest building in the world outside of New York City and Chicago. It was built in 1971 of a special type of steel, "Corten" steel, developed by USS. It is not painted and is intended to rust to a tough, brown finish and then stop rusting. (One hopes.) 2 BNY Mellon Center, 500 Grant St. A sleek 55-story building which holds the title of the city's second tallest building. It is situated directly across from the U.S. Steel Tower, separated by only a street and a small park, standing as if to challenge the older and larger lion that is the Steel Tower. One of its unique features is the building's eight-sided design. 3 PPG Place, between Forbes Ave and Boulevard of the Allies, east of Stanwix St. A unique set of buildings developed by Pittsburgh Plate Glass as their headquarters. All the buildings are faced entirely with a glittering, sun inhibiting plate glass and sport ornate, yet modern, glass pinnacles like candles on a birthday cake. One PPG Place (the tall one) is one of the most recognizable buildings in the skyline, with its neo-Gothic crenelations, and the city's third tallest. Among these buildings is an unusual park which, in the winter, is flooded with water and used for ice skating, like Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. 4 Fifth Avenue Place (Highmark Place), between Penn and Liberty on Stanwix. The city's fourth tallest building, this building is easily recognizable due to its pyramid-shaped top with its tall mast. A food court is available on the second floor.

體驗活動

1 PPG Paints Arena, 1001 5th Ave. Home of the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL hockey club; renamed from "Consol Energy Center" in October 2016. The arena also hosts many other events including basketball and concerts — both rock and classical. Check the link for the current event schedule.

Performing Arts The northern part of downtown (along Penn Avenue) is the Cultural District, where you can see symphony orchestra performances, opera, plays and many other events.

2 August Wilson Center for African American Culture, 980 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 412-339-1011. Theater. 3 Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 412 456-6666. A large and very historic theater, built in 1927 and faithfully restored. The Benedum is home to the Pittsburgh Opera, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. 4 Byham Theater, 101 6th St, ☏ +1 412 456-6666. A grand historic theater with many lavish decorations, the Byham plays host to a variety of events. 5 Harris Theater, 809 Libetry Ave, ☏ +1 412 456-6666. Built as a movie theater, the Harris plays both movies and live performances. 6 Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave, ☏ +1 412 392-4900. A magnificent concert hall, Heinz Hall is the home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. 7 O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave, ☏ +1 412 456-6666. Home to the Pittsburgh Public Theater.

Visual arts 8 Wood Street Galleries, 601 Wood St. Tu-Th 11AM-6PM, F Sa 11AM-8PM. A contemporary art gallery with some interesting exhibits, with a focus on new media.

Festivals and events

Three Rivers Arts Festival. Provides eleven days of art through the month of June for the people with a mix of art, live music, food, and festival fun. The most popular parts of the Three Rivers Arts Festival are the program of free outdoor concerts, and the vibrant artist market where artists from all over the country display and sell their wares. The festival is located around Point State Park and the Gateway Center. On weekends, street closures will expand the area, creating

購物

Downtown doesn't have a particularly impressive shopping scene; shops here mostly cater to office workers and are usually run-of-the-mill places - copy stores, pharmacies, and convenience stores. However, there are some small, interesting shops scattered around. Most shops of interest to the visitor are located along Smithfield Street or in the "Cultural District" along Penn Avenue.

1 Arcade Shops at Fifth Avenue Place, 120 5th Ave. M-F 10AM–6PM, Sa 10AM–3PM. 15 shops and dining establishments housed in a glitter gold arcade. 2 PPG Place, 2 PPG P