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PITTSBURGH RETREAT

An October 2000 trip to Pittsburgh by SaraBR

Quote: What do you think when you think of Pittsburgh?Steelers or Pirates?They remind me of my father, but I’ve never been a sports fan.Old steel town? Interesting, but not getting me out of my comfortable hotel on this chilly afternoon.Art…maybe Carnegie Mellon or the Andy Warhol museum?For me…it’s Fallingwater.
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PITTSBURGH RETREAT Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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It’s not surprising that shopping is, in a sense, what led me to the highlight of my stay in Pittsburgh. While Kaufmann’s is no longer the deptartment store it was (offering couture fashions that can still be found in antique shops around town),it’s this family, ironically escaping Pittsburgh, who commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to build their summer retreat. For those familiar with Fallingwater, it’s something like the Coliseum in Rome. Unlike photographs, the breadth & genius behind the design take new shape as you hike toward the entrance, surrounded by a perfect balance of hard rocks & soft flowers. Not only is the house built on a waterfall, it is also cantilevered over the stream, ap...Read More

Omni William Penn Hotel Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Westin William Penn"

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Stay at the Westin William Penn. Unlike the Hilton (also downtown), you will feel transported to another time. Elegant chandeliers and romantic oil paintings greet you at the entrance and follow you, to varying degrees, throughout the hotel. Be sure to have breakfast at the hotel restaurant. It is a rare treat – a place to take time sipping your tea and to order something grand!!

Note: The Westin is a Starwood property, so give your frequent flyer number at check-in & take advantage of one of the great joys of travel.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on November 1, 2000

Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
(412) 281-7100

Palomino Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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While staying downtown, I recommend Palomino. It is a chain not usually found on the East Coast – a fun place with surprisingly good food! I go for the crab & artichoke dip, but there is truly something for everyone. The atmosphere is perfect for a celebration, business dinner or even dining alone. With lamps shaped like the tops of martini glasses, what could be bad??!! Also, every meal concludes with a philosophical thought in the form of a fortune, so you can even take a piece of this place home. (*I recommend reservations for the dining room, but there is plenty of seating in the bar, in case the restaurant is full. Feel free to order food from the dining room menu a...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on November 1, 2000

Palomino
4 Gateway Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
(412) 642-7711

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The Andy Warhol Museum is a great stopping point for those interested in contemporary art or popular culture. Through the glass doors, staring out as each person enters, is a magnificent self portrait of Andy Warhol. It is an example of one of his more recognized styles, using silkscreens to create portraits from photographs. He is almost daring you to come in – daring you to make the most of your trip to his museum. I imagine this is true with most museums – the trip is what you make it, but somehow it is even more so here. The museum offers art, archives, interactive exhibitions, and exploratory activities. My favorites were the collection of celebrity paintings including Jacqueline Kenn...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on November 1, 2000

The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
(412) 237-8300

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In the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, enter the many wonders of the world!! On the University of Pittsburgh campus & only 5 or 10 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, you will find the "Cathedral of Learning". This is the language building for the college & it is very interesting to walk through. The building is actually a tower. The first and third floors include approximately 20 "nationality" classrooms decorated in styles ranging from Romanesque to Tudor-- all under one roof! (Note: Saturday & Sunday are the best times to visit. Also, the Cathedral is especially nice to see in mid-to late-December when the rooms are decorated in the holiday tradition of the nation be...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 2, 2000

Cathedral of Learning
4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

About the Writer

SaraBR

SaraBR
Edgewater, New Jersey

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