Pittsburgh

Once a French fortress and trading post, then renamed Fort Pitt under British rule, Pittsburgh is situated where the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers meet to form the Ohio. The peninsula formed by the confluence of the rivers has grown into the city’s downtown area. Modern skyscrapers intermingle with serene parks in this area often referred to as The Golden Triangle.

While the city became an industrial powerhouse in the 1800s, steel production is mostly gone, and with it the industrial pollution. The city has worked hard since the 1950s to clean up the air and its image, transforming itself into a beautiful, clean and modern city. Consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities, Pittsburgh offers interesting museums, amazing historical sites, unique shopping and superb dining.

Getting to Pittsburgh

Travelers can choose the historic Capitol Limited rail line, the award-winning Pittsburgh International airport, or one of the interstate highways that conveniently connect Pittsburgh to the rest of the world.

The weather

Pittsburgh summer weather is most aptly described as hazy, warm and humid. The area has a continental climate with some maritime influence because of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Erie. July's average high temperature is 83.

Cool, casual clothing is recommended for warm, sunny days. Most locals recommend bringing an umbrella because Pittsburgh receives three to four inches of rain during July. The nighttime lows can dip into the upper 50’s, so a light jacket is a good idea.