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    Living in Pittsburgh
    Pittsburgh, PA is a hidden gem. Located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, it offers the best of everything — an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers. Pittsburgh is home to many “greats”:

    Sports
    • Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 time Super Bowl Champions/8 time AFC Champions
    • Pittsburgh Penguins - 3 time Stanley Cup Winners

    Arts/Culture
    • Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Pittsburgh Ballet
    • Carnegie Science Center
    • Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh(Andy Warhol Museum; Carnegie Museum of Art; Carnegie Museum of Natural History)
    • National Aviary
    • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

    Fun & Nightlife
    • Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
    • Kennywood Park; Sandcastle Waterpark
    • Rivers Casino
    • Children’s Museum

    Distinctions
    • “Most Livable City in the US,” Forbes, Yahoo!, and The Economist
    • 29th Most Livable City in the World, The Economist
    • Best Places to Raise Your Kids, BusinessWeek
    • 10th Best Walking Place in America, Prevention
    • Second Best Baseball Stadium to Visit, Forbestraveler.com
    • 4th Best Zoo in the Country, Parents Magazine
    • 7th Most Affordable Place to Retire, Retirement Places Rated and U.S. News

    To learn more about life in the “Most Livable City,” visit www.coolpgh.pitt.edu or www.visitpittsburgh.com
     
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