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attractionDuquesne InclineHistoric cable car offering breathtaking panoramic views of Pittsburgh's skyline and three rivers.Panoramic city viewsHistoric cable carThree rivers view
neighborhoodSouth SideHistoric flats with trendy shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Pittsburgh's most walkable neighborhood with vibrant East Carson Street nightlife, riverfront traiEast Carson Street nightlifeRiverfront trail accessHistoric row houses
neighborhoodOaklandPittsburgh's academic and medical hub, home to Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, and major hospitals. The cultural and educational center ofHome to Carnegie Mellon University and University of PittsburghWorld-class museums and cultural institutionsMajor medical centers and hospitals
neighborhoodDowntown PittsburghThe vibrant heart of Pittsburgh with skyscrapers, cultural attractions, and urban energy. Home to major corporations, museums, and entertainment venues. The GolHome to PPG Paints Arena and Acrisure StadiumCultural District with theaters and museumsGateway Clipper river cruises
storyThe Day Private Gunmen Invaded a Pittsburgh Steel TownAt Homestead in 1892, a labor dispute became an armed battle after Pinkerton agents arrived by barge to retake the Carnegie Steel works.HistoryHomestead Strike1892
storyThe Strike That Turned McKees Rocks Into a BattlefieldIn 1909, immigrant workers at Pressed Steel Car challenged opaque pay practices and factory discipline in a strike that exploded into deadly violence.HistoryMcKees RocksPressed Steel Car