I'm a Pittsburgh local. Here 4 great areas of the city that tourists usually ignore - and the best things to do in each.
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I'm a Pittsburgh local. Here 4 great areas of the city that tourists usually ignore - and the best things to do in each.
"Millvale is a creative haven on the Allegheny's northern shore Located along the Allegheny River, Millvale feels like a small town plopped down in the city, complete with a "main street" of locally owned shops along Grant Avenue. The standout highlight of the borough is Mr. Smalls, an 18 th-century church turned music venue that books national names along with local acts."
"Artsy Garfield is packed with galleries and restaurants Garfield hosts Unblurred, Pittsburgh's longest-running free art crawl. Every first Friday, the galleries on Penn Avenue open to the public, usually with some live entertainment to accompany the art. If you'd rather get hands-on, the Pittsburgh Glass Center offers glass-blowing classes along with exhibits. My go-to spot in Garfield is Bantha Tea, a Star Wars-themed caf&ea"
Many of Pittsburgh's best parts exist outside of downtown and touristy areas. Millvale sits on the Allegheny's northern shore with a main street of locally owned shops on Grant Avenue. Mr. Smalls is an 18th-century church turned music venue that books national and local acts. Poetry Lounge hosts nightly live entertainment and publishes poetry while offering chapbooks and zines. The borough also has breweries Grist House, Strange Roots, and Burghers. Garfield features Unblurred, a monthly art crawl on Penn Avenue, and the Pittsburgh Glass Center offers glass-blowing classes. Bantha Tea is a Star Wars-themed café in Garfield. Homestead and Point Breeze offer opportunities to explore Pittsburgh history.
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