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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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Because of the picturesque scenery of Pittsburgh, the crews of films and film directors have always been drawn to this city. The numerous types of architecture, the support of the citizens of this city and the charm of the neighborhood attracts Hollywood a lot to this enchanting city. As a result till date more than fifty movies have been filmed and shot in Pittsburgh. Some of the more popular movies filmed in this city are the Moth man Prophecies, Silence of the Lambs, Wonder Boys, Hoffa and Lorenzo's Oil. To get more enlightened about Pittsburgh Hollywood connections read our complete travel articles
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Deserve Your Attention - Secret Tips on How to Get Cheap Movie Tickets in Pittsburgh

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While planning for a show with your beloved ones or night shows with your family, expensive movie tickets can really act as a spoiler. There are discounts for online and advance booking in addition to booking in large groups. Average ticket prices in Pittsburgh theaters are from $12 to $15 depending upon the show timings and the theater.

In Pittsburgh, the most recommended affordable movie theatres are - Harris Theatre, South Side Works Cinema, Cranberry Cinemas and Byham Theatre. Although the movie theatres under the chain of 'Cinemark Movie Theatres' are a bit expensive, they provide their guests with all modern amenities and boast of ample parking space without any extra parking fee. Theatres with a little expensive ticket prices often provide special promotions, discounted rates. Booking your tickets online can save you some money and yet give you a chance to enjoy your favorite blockbusters that come to town.

Movie tickets before the evening shows are comparatively cheaper than the regularly priced movie ticket. Children's movie tickets are always priced lower then the regular ones and there are extra discounts for children in educational films.

Buy movie tickets in bulk amount to get discounts, if the above mentioned criteria don't match yours. If you are frequent to the shows look out for membership cards offered by the respective theatres. Membership card covers discount on the movie tickets and theatres food. Some of the popular movie theaters in Pittsburgh are AMC theaters, Cinemark, Galleria Cinemas, and Rangos Omnimax Theater.

Recommended Movies to Enjoy for Your Pittsburgh Holiday with Your Loved One

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Are you holidaying in Pittsburgh and thinking of having some good movies with your loved ones? There are some award winning movies which you will always want to watch with your loved ones around.

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The Silence of the Lambs the crime thriller which won Academy Award surrounds around Anthony Hopkins who is a psychopathic serial killer. Jodie Foster acts as an FBI agent and is in charge of interrogations. There is the appearance of Carnegie Museum of Natural History of Pittsburg.

The Wonder Boys based on the story of Michael Chabon starts with Frances McDormand and Michael Douglas. There are many scenes shot in Carnegie-Mellon University. Many scenes are also shot in Beaver, Oakland, Sewickley, Downtown, and Shadyside. You thus get to enjoy the scenic beauty of Pittsburg while holidaying with your family.

If you are an avid lover of action films, the Inspector Gadget is a must watch for you. A similarly themed film Robo Cop filmed in Pittsburg is also a must watch film while you are holidaying with your loved ones.

An Academy Award-winning, highly gripping drama Lorenzo's Oil which was shot in Pittsburg is also highly recommended. Susan Sarandon and Nick Nolte, the working parents in the movie work together to discover cure for a disease which has affected their son.

In Dogma you get to see some of the most leading stars of Pittsburg. Bud Cort is the leading actor offering great comic relief in the film. You get to see some of the famous spots of Pittsburg including momentous Roman Catholic Church situated in the East Liberty and the USX building.

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