Pittsburgh is in southwestern Pennsylvania, a state in the northeastern United States. It is near Pennsylvania’s borders with West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland and is intersected by interstates 70 and 76.
Celebrated for its walkability, outdoor sports, and vibrant food, music, and art scenes, Pittsburgh has carved an undeniable and distinctive identity for itself.
There are 446 bridges in the city, including the Fort Pitt Bridge, South Tenth Bridge, and Roberto Clemente Bridge, all bright yellow. It has the most bridges of any city in the world.
Apart from its highly regarded restaurants, Pittsburgh is the origin city of several foods that have since become household names, including Heinz Ketchup, the McDonald’s Big Mac, chipped ham, perogies, Primanti Bros., and the Klondike Bar.
The Carnegie Science Center is equally impressive — and kid-friendly. It includes interactive exhibits on the universe, the human body, and robots, as well as a large planetarium.