Pittsburgh essentials

PGH is one of the most underrated cities in the US. I know, because I lived there for three years. Here are some of the places I recommend if you’re headed there.

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Squirell Hill

Avalon Exchange

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Taiwanese Bistro Cafe 33

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Here you can find the best Chinese food in the city! Definitely start with the soup dumplings.

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Manor Theatre

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Global Market Retail

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Schenley Park

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A wonderful place to bring a dog, go for a walk or have a picnic with friends.

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Pigeon Bagels

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Oakland

The home of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.

Cathedral of Learning

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Be sure to check out the Nationality Rooms! My favorites are the Philippine and Austrian rooms.

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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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Carnegie Museum of Art

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Redhawk Coffee

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Fuku Tea

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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Lawrenceville

The central road is Butler St and you'll see lots of people enjoying the bars, restaurants and shops all day and night. Lots of places are also dog-friendly.

La Gourmandine

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NatuRoll Creamery

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Merchant Oyster Co.

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This is the one and only place I have ever enjoyed an oyster shot. Also, if you’re a part of the alphabet mafia (wink wink) you can take a photo in front of the sign to recreate a moment from Happiest Season, starring Kristen Stewart.

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