Southwest offers nonstop flights from BWI Marshall to Pittsburgh, with early August fares currently starting at $200 round trip. Amtrak offers service from Union Station, with fares as low as $69 one way.
Fairmont Hotel
510 Market St.
412-773-8800
Gleaming glass-and-steel luxury hotel featuring spectacular city views. Rooms start at $249.
Sheraton Station Square
300 West Station Square Dr.
412-261-2000
Recently renovated property across the bridge from downtown, in the heart of an entertainment complex that offers shops, dining and easy access to core attractions. Rooms start at $229.
The Enrico Biscotti Cafe
2022 Penn Ave.
412-281-2602
Specializing in wood-fired pizzas ($10-$15) and, of course, biscotti.
Colangelo’s Bakery
207 21st St.
412-281-7080
Pasta and panini ($5.75-$6.95) are the order of the day, but save room for the turnover-like mele ($1.80), available with a variety of fillings.
’Burgh Bits & Bites
800-979-3370
Sylvia McCoy and her tour leaders offer several food-oriented tours of Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods, including the Strip District, Lawrenceville and Little Italy. Public tours start at $35 and meet on various days; reserve ahead.
Pittsburgh Public Market
Produce Terminal Building
Smallman Street Entrance opposite 17th Street
412-281-4505
About 30 vendors offering books, wine, espresso and organic produce. Weekends only: Fridays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (a limited number of merchants continue until 6 p.m.), Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
J.G.