jan_annarella1

<p>Actually, the best view of the city ( IMO ) is from a park in the West End. It's up a winding road, and I don't remember exactly how to get there, but it's usually the shot of the city that you see in all of the postcards. You get PNC Park, Heinz Field, the Point and downtown. I'd give you better directions, but I've been gone from the city for two years now, and, having lived on the East End, never really spent any time on the West End.</p>

<p>I'd also check out the bridges, as there are a lot of them. The Smithfield Street Bridge ( from Station Square to downtown ) is the most picturesque ( again, IMO ), but many others are really cool. You should also check out the Strip District while you're in town, lots of cool markets and shops, as well as the old train station on it's Westernmost end ( closest to downtown ).</p>

<p>JP</p>

<p>They're all pretty picturesque. I'd go there at the drop of a hat.</p>

<p>I agree with the above post - the Cinque Terre is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to. I highly recommend hiking the trail that connects each of the towns, if you are up for it. The only really easy trail is from Manarola to Riomaggiorre; the trails to the other towns can be a bit difficult, with ( IMO ) the one between Corniglia and Vernazza and Vernazza and Monterosso being tied for the most challenging, and longest.</p>

<p>Each town has great streets and a lot of activity. If you really want to get adventurous, try hiking one of the higher trails. You'll get incredible vistas that you won't get from the main trail, and there will hardly be any other people ( I know this from experience :) ).</p>

<p>Have fun.<br>

JP</p>

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