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When it comes to art, music or Hollywood gore, Pittsburgh is proud to be the birthplace of Pop Culture icons. Think: George Romero, Martha Graham, Gene Kelly and Charlie the Tuna. And, then there’s Andy Warhol – the world’s most famous Pop art figure, who exclaimed: “In the future everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.”
This former “steel city” is now “kitschy cool.” Today’s Hip Hop pop scene gets a jolt with Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa and his razor-sharp lyrics. And, the newly expanded ToonSeumis one of only three museums in the United States dedicated exclusively to the cartoon arts.
When it comes to things around the house, you should know that Pittsburgh is the birthplace of household favorites such as Heinz ketchup andMister Rogers’ Neighborhood.We’re even on the Pop Culture map when it comes to in- ternational icons such as Mr. Yuk – the ubiquitous symbol for poison created by Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh – and computer emoticons (think: were first used at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Welcome to Pittsburgh!
Named byNational Geographic Traveler Among the Best Places in the World to Visit in 2012!
Yes, Pittsburgh!
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We’ve got bragging rights. And, this comes after being named “America’s Most Livable City” four times!
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With the National Geographic Traveler honor, we’re right up there with the romantic hills of Croatia and the perfect beach in Thailand!
“Its mourning for its industrial past long concluded, this western Pennsylvania city changed jobs and reclaimed its major assets: a natural setting that rivals Lisbon and San Francisco, a wealth of fine art and architecture, and a quirky sense of humor,” reads the “Pittsburgh: Extreme Metropolitan Makeover” story.
So you made the right choice by visiting Pittsburgh! You’ll be able to see for yourself what everyone is talking about!
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