Complete Info on Station Square: Pittsburgh's Premiere Attraction that You Must Not Miss

With a variety of hotels and restaurants, shopping complexes and entertainment venues, the Station Square is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Pittsburgh. The Station Square is situated at the convergence of Pittsburgh's three rivers, and its location previously used to be the major hub for the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad(P&LE).

Station Square on Wikipedia

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Spread over 52 acres near the Smithfield Street Bridge, the Station Square houses 20 restaurants ranging from Hard Rock Cafe to The Grand Concourse; the Station Square also opens doors to remarkable night life with its several night clubs and night spots which include Buckhead Saloon and Whim Nightclub. The Square is ever expanding, with several new hotels and night clubs getting added to its impressive list; the Steel House and Zen are some popular additions.

Restaurants at the Station Square

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The Station Square also has some retail outlets and shops which are equally popular among local Pittsburgh folk as well as the tourists. These shops include trendy apparel retailers, sports gear stores, jewelry and accessory shops. Most of the shops offer great Pittsburgh souvenirs for tourists to take back home.

Shopping at the Station Square

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At the very center of the Station Square is Bessemer Court, which has what might be the best tourist attraction of the Square; a state of the art fountain with colored water rising several feet high, in movements choreographed to music. Those interested in sight seeing can take the Gateway Clipper Fleet at the Station Square which offers a cruise along Pittsburgh's three rivers or they can take the Duquesne Incline which offers a ride to Mt. Washington providing a spectacular view of the city. To get to the other side of the river, one could take a subway from Station Square called "The T".

Best tourist attractions at the Station Square

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