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Top 10 Almost Free Things to do in Pittsburgh |
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1. Ride
the Duquesne Incline
Take a ride
on the Incline and enjoy the views of Pittsburgh in a unique way.
The Incline still uses there original cable cars dating back to
1877.
2. Eat
at Primanti Brothers
It
would be
hard not to associate Pittsburgh with "The Almost
Famous" Primanti Brothers Sandwich. Over the past sixty-odd
years Primanti’s has grown from a simple late-night diner to an
acknowledged Pittsburgh Institution.
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3. Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning Located
in the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning the
Nationality Rooms are expressions of different nations around the
world since 1938. Themes are rendered in wood and glass, iron and
stone, fabric, color, and words
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4. Pirates
Game at PNC Park Voted
the # 1 ballpark in country, watching a ballgame at PNC Park on
the North Side is simply a wonderful experience. The skyline, the
ballpark, the food, its just perfect if you ask us. With tickets
as cheap at 9 bucks, even if are not into baseball and only go for
a few innings, it's worth every penny.
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5. Large Fries
at "The O" in Oakland Make
sure to bring some friends to help you cause there is plenty of
fries to go around. There is simply nothing like a ordering a
large order of fries at "The O" in Oakland. We recommend
making the journey part of one of your Saturday nights out on the
town, preferably around midnight or later. At the
corner of Forbes and Bouquet in Oakland, the original
Original has been a place to meet, grab a great dog, buy a
six-pack or a pizza, hang out and enjoy incredible French fries
since 1960.
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6. Watch
a movie at the Drive In
Pack a load
of your friend in a car and drive up to Moon Township about 10
minutes from Downtown to watch the latest flick at the
Dependable Drive. This is also a very nice family outing.
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7. Mattress
Factory
Located in
the North Side, the Mattress factory makes for a fun and
interesting afternoon. See what happens when an artist turns an
entire room into their art project! This is also a great date
idea. 8. Beer
at the Church Brew
Works
Located
in Bloomfield the Church Brew works brew pub and restaurant was
once a Church. By far, the most breathtaking
element is the position of the brew house on the altar. Because
the altar was built as a centerpiece of the church, the steel and
copper tanks gleaming in the celestial blue backdrop is nothing
less than captivating.
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9. Ice
Cream at the Original Bruster's & Food
at Jerry's Curb Service
Located
next to each other in Bridgewater PA about 30 minutes from downtown,
Bruster's and Jerry's Curb Service gives people to opportunity to
enjoy an ice cream at the birthplace of Bruster's Ice Cream Store
which was founded in 1989 and get
some grub at an authentic 50's carhop where the waitresses serve you
in roller skates. Since 1947,
Jerry's Curb Service has been serving customers classic all-American
fare like hearty sandwiches, thick hand-cut fries and the original
steak salad - all in the comfort of their own automobiles.
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10. Fresh
Chocolate at the Sarris Candies Factory Store
Take a
quick drive up to Canonsburg PA and indulge yourself at the Sarris
Candies Factor Store. Many family members helped to build the
business which has turned into a Canonsburg landmark. Today, the
Sarris Chocolate Factory and Ice Cream Parlour fill an area the size
of a football field with over 100 yards of chocolate, penny candy,
ice cream and life-like plush toys. Can you say yum! This is also
great for the kids!
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