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Once an iron foundry town and the world's largest producer of steel this city has emerged since and gotten rid of its dusty past. It is now a bustling city which got rid of its steel mills through large scale demolition becoming one of the most livable and lively cities in the country.

Tip 1 - Andy Warhol fans can get a lot of information and access to the entire collection and works of the great contemporary artist. The Andy Warhol museum has the entire film, video and art collection of Andy Warhol. Close to around 12,000 separate works of art - prints, drawings, source materials and everything that the great artist himself used can be found here.

Tip 2 - Dedicated solely to the fighting soldiers and personnel this memorial hall takes people back in time to remind them of the sacrifices of people in the armed forces. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum is one of the few places which commemorates and celebrates the contribution of the American warrior.

Tip 3 - Carnegie Museum of Natural History is an ideal place to educate children on the fields of Earth Sciences, life sciences and anthropology. Visitors can get to see different exhibits related to the mentioned categories - A Botany Hall, Section on Ancient Egypt and African Wildlife Hall. Carnegie Museum is a Pittsburgh Landmark and a must see.

Tip 4 - People who would like to learn the importance of plants as well as practice sustainable gardening and green building can visit the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh. One can experience Japanese gardens, aquatic gardens in addition to butterfly collections.

Tip 5 - Point State Park is one of the historical landmarks of Pittsburgh and was also one of the areas where the French and Indian wars took place. The Point Park is a beautiful area and ideal for visitors who wish to relax and have a lazy afternoon.
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Events & Festivals

During your Pittsburgh PA travel you enjoy events and festivals also. Ask your travel guide Pittsburgh to tell you about the heritage, passion and pride of the festivals at Pittsburgh.

The festivals and events scheduled for the year 2010 include, Jewish-Israeli Film Festival, Pittsburgh Wine Festival, Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival, Pittsburgh Folk Festival, Pittsburgh International Children's Theater, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix,

Three Rivers Storytelling Festival, Pittsburgh Bike Fest, Thunder Mountain Lenape Nation Native American Festival, Pittsburgh Irish Festival, Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival and lots more.

Festivals at Pittsburgh

http://www.visitpittsburgh.com/events/

Jewish-Israeli Film Festival is going to held in March 2010, which brings together with it the authentic customs and traditions, movies and cuisines from Israel to Pittsburgh. Movies will be shown in 8 theaters including, The Manor in Squirrel Hill and Southside Works Cinema.

Pittsburgh Wine Festival is going to be held in April 2010, which will offer a wide variety of wines including celebrity wine makers from around the world.

Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival is going to held from May 7-16, 2010. This film festival features Asian-American and contemporary Asian films. This festival also showcases Red Carpet Gala, celebrates Asian creativity, Asian music concerts.

53rd Annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival will be held from May 14-16, 2010. This festival will feature customs and traditions, food and entertainment from more than 30 nations. In the festival you can learn dance, enjoy the cultural exhibits, can shop in the international market, and buy traditional crafts.

Pittsburgh International Children's Festival will be held in May 2010, at Oakland. The performances will be showcased at the Studio Theater, Bellefield Theater, and Charity Randall Theater. This event is free of cost to the public. Along with the movies you can also enjoy roving artists, exhibitors, booths, educational and cultural activities.

Events at Pittsburgh

http://www.visitpittsburgh.com/events/

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