25% off (Sale price $96.00, Reg. Price $128.70) :: Hotel at a Glance: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Suites Pittsburgh DowntownThis convenient DoubleTree hotel puts you near many of downtown Pittsburghs most popular attractions. Visit the home of the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins and see a game, or walk just eight minutes to catch a concert at PPG Paints Arena. The hotels free downtown shuttle makes it even easier to get around. For the most space, choose a king suite; each unit has a separate living area. Seasonal, organic menu: The onsite Bigelow Grille serves up American food such as meatballs made with grass-fed beef and foraged mushrooms. Go for a swim in the indoor pool, where an atrium lets the sun shine in.Downtown Pittsburgh: History and Culture in the Golden TriangleDowntown Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers. Known as the Golden Triangle, this wedge of waterfront real estate is where the citys cultural, financial, and historic districts converge. Take a stroll through the area or navigate the more than 20 miles of bike trails to discover art galleries, historic buildings, and shiny skyscrapers home to corporate powerhouses such as United States Steel and PNC bank.For a quick survey of the Steel Citys nearly 260-year history, you can go on a walking tour from the Pittsburgh History Landmarks Foundation. A short cab ride brings you to the citys Oakland neighborhood, where youll find art and history museums as well as the Phipps Conservatory. This elaborate, Victorian-style greenhouse showcases 17 botanical gardens, both in the steel-and-glass structure and on the grounds surrounding it.
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