Pittsburgh, is the second largest city in the state of Pennsylvania. Estimated at 334,563, this city has been growing ever since its founding. Originally known for steel production, health care, education and technology are now its main contributors to its economy. Even with its abandoned industrial centres, the city makes great effort in reusing the buildings for shopping,condominiums and offices. And did you know that Pittsburgh was the first city in the world to do a Heart, liver and kidney transplant and the very first big Mac was made by Jim Delligatti in Pittsburgh in 1967? Irony seems to be the name of the game for Pittsburgh.
To gain some cultural insight about Pittsburgh, why not visit the Carnegie Museum of Natural History? Right now, explore the world of Whales. Created by Te Papa, an inhabitant from New Zealand, offers stories from scientists and whale riders. Housing one of the largest skeletons of whales at just over 54 feet long, fossils and models are also on display for everyone to view. Or take a trip on the Monogahela Incline. Constructed in 1869, its the oldest and most elevated incline in the U.S.A. Take a trip on America's oldest cable car up to the hill, at 1.75 each way, this is money well spent.
Whether you were wanting to explore the whale exhibition or craving a ride on the the U.S.A's oldest tram ride, Pittsburgh is a city that is full of possiblities!
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