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*Check out some amazing architecture and get a great view of the city
                   Only one city can stake a claim to the 2 tallest education building in the world.
                                                          nd
                   That city is Pittsburgh, Duh!
                   http://www.tour.pitt.edu/tour‐080.html

                   *Pick up a new outfit, grab forgotten items, catch a movie, dine at some fun
                   restaurants
                   Drive across the Mon River on one of Pittsburgh’s many steel bridges to explore
                   Waterfront, South Side Works or Market Square.  A warm evening and a meal at one
                   of the many waterfront restaurants is a nice, relaxing way to end a day.
                   http://www.waterfrontpgh.com/
                   http://www.southsideworks.com/
                   http://www.downtownpittsburgh.com/market‐square
                   http://marketsquarepgh.blogspot.com/

                   *Shadyside
                   One of Pittsburgh's most popular places to live for residents. Take a stroll down
                   Walnut St to grab a drink at Doc's or peruse a variety of stores
                   http://www.thinkshadyside.com/default.asp

                   *to take in some culture
                   The Andy Warhol museum would be a great stop on a walk along the Allegheny
                   River (see below).   The children of residents, fellows and attendings all love to visit
                   the dinosaurs and other exhibits at the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.
                   http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/
                   http://www.warhol.org/

                   Other great activities (weather permitting)

                         Walking along the Allegheny River in front of the Pirates stadium.
                          There’s a great fountain to wade through – fun for all ages!  In the summer
                          you can enjoy fireworks during baseball games and holidays too.

                         Bike riding.  Bike rentals are available on the path, near downtown.  Riding
                          down the Mon River to “The Point,” across the Allegheny River to lunch on
                          the deck on one of the river islands.  This trail is also great for a paved
                          riverside walk or jog.
                          http://www.bikepittsburgh.com/?page_id=910
                          http://www.redfinblues.com/Welcome.html

                         Kayak or Canoeing.  Watercraft rentals are available near the Pirates
                          stadium.
                          http://www.kayakpittsburgh.org/locations/downtown/

                         Ice Skating.  Enjoy skating in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh at the Rink
                          at PPG Place.
                          http://www.ppgplace.com/rink
                          http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/schenley_skating_rink.htm
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