Meanwhile, the stylish 185-room


Pittsburgh has a gritty-meets-quirky charm. Eat well, get cultured and cross lots of bridges!


Distrikt hotel, boasting a green wall and mid-century furnishings, is scheduled to join the Curio Collection by Hilton in June. Staying in central Pittsburgh


provides a springboard from which clients can explore the main attractions and distinct neighbourhoods. You’ll find a ream of big names, from the swanky Fairmont to the boutique-style Kimpton Hotel Monaco (review, facing page) and Holiday Inn Express. You can walk from all of the


For those after fine dining with a panoramic view, it’s hard to top Monterrey Bay Fish Grotto. Take the Duquesne Incline to get there. This funicular, dating back to 1877, was originally built to ferry workers between the hilly suburbs and the mills in the riverside valley (adults $2.50, children $1.25).


Breakfast in America is legendary and Pittsburgh doesn’t let the side down. For a retro setting, head to Pamela’s Diner in the Strip District, or the contemporary Geppetto’s in trendy Lawrenceville. Both offer sweet and savoury crepes, waffles and french toast to write home about.


w STAY CENTRAL With a growing bed count and exciting openings and upgrades, downtown Pittsburgh has all client groups covered. A 111-room Hotel Indigo is slated for downtown in 2018, while the 160-room Even Hotel is due to open this month with an emphasis on fitness and in-room gym equipment.


above properties to the Three Rivers Water Trail, where renting a bike, kayak or paddleboard gives you a chance to pootle along the Allegheny River. Bike enthusiasts should also check out the phenomenal Bicycle Heaven, a warehouse stacked with historic and iconic cycles and bike parts (admission free; bicycleheaven.org).


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