Pittsburgh, PA Local Community

Pittsburgh is so cool of a location that today companies like Google, Apple, Bosch, Facebook, Uber, Nokia, Autodesk, and IBM are among 1,600 technology firms generating $20.7 billion in annual Pittsburgh payrolls. The area has served as the long-time federal agency headquarters for cyber defense, software engineering, robotics, energy research, and the nuclear navy. 

Pittsburgh was named in 1758 by General John Forbes, in honor of British statesman William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham. 

Weather-wise, Pittsburgh lies in the humid continental climate zone. This city has four distinct seasons: winters are cold, cloudy, and moderately snowy, springs and fall generally mild with moderate levels of sunshine, and summers warm to hot and humid.

Pittsburgh is a harsh place to move around, especially if you are on a tourist status because the roads go every which way, constrained by the rivers and hills. If you are going to rent a car, you will need to include a GPS to the mix. A taxi is an option until you get used to the roads, but the public transit, operated by the Port Authority, works quite well for travel within the City.

Here is our to-do list: 
Museums: 
Pittsburgh is home to many wonderful museums, including some truly world-class institutions. 
The Carnegie Museums 
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The Carnegie Museum of Art
The Frick Art and Historical Center
The Toonseum in Downtown is one of only three museums in the country exclusively dedicated to the cartoon arts.

Parks: 
For a city previously defined by industry, Pittsburgh has an impressive quantity of good parks to enjoy.

Other things to do in Pittsburgh:

Located in Schenley Park, the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has been providing a world-class garden experience to visitors since 1893. Covering 15 acres, the site contains 23 different gardens and a 14-room glasshouse. Most of the site is wheelchair-friendly (with the exception of the Stove Room), and manual wheelchairs are available free of charge.

Go for a ride at the Monongahela Incline. The funicular was built back in 1870 and it's a true vintage piece. In fact, it is the oldest continuously operating funicular in the United States.

Bicycle Heaven was started with a bike that someone found in the trash, that way the owners starting repairing bikes and finding true treasures. This is a true bicycle paradise with all sorts of models, old and new. The best part of this museum is that the entrance fee is completely free, but if you want to make a donation, they will accept it with kindness. 
You can go to Pittsburgh interactive fountain known as the Pittsburgh Water Steps. They are located inside the North Shore Riverfront Park.