Pittsburgh is a is a vibrant, mid-sized city with the feel of a small town. Located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, it offers the best of everything — an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers.
Attractions
Sports
Arts & Culture
- Andy Warhol Museum
- Carnegie Museum of Art
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Carnegie Science Center
- Pittsburgh Ballet
- Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Fun & Nightlife
Acccolades
- 26 Rankings That Prove Pittsburgh is Better Than Every Other City
- Metropolis Magazine named Pittsburgh “one of the best US cities to live in” in 2015
- In 2015, Demographia ranked Pittsburgh one of the most affordable U.S. cities
- The Equality of Opportunity Project ranked Pittsburgh the 2nd best city in the nation to pursue the American dream in 2014
- In 2012, Farmers Insurance ranked Pittsburgh the 3rd safest city in the U.S.
- Move over, Honolulu; Pittsburgh's No. 1 in U.S.
- Pittsburgh tops National Geographic Adventure Magazine's “Adventure Cities” list.
- In 2011, Forbes ranked Pittsburgh as America’s Most Livable City
- Yahoo Real Estate Named Pittsburgh the #1 city in 2010
- Bolstered by a flurry of new development including a large office of Google, Pittsburgh’s East End has become a popular neighborhood for young professionals.
- BusinessWeek ranked Pittsburgh as the Best Place to Raise Your Kid in 2009.
- In 2009, President Barack Obama chose to hold the G20 global economic summit in Pittsburgh as a symbol of success in today’s changing economy.
To learn more about life in the “Most Livable City,” visit www.coolpgh.pitt.edu or www.visitpittsburgh.com, or check out UPMC Medical Education's "Recruitment Pittsburgh" presentation (PDF)