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Over the Three Rivers and through the woods...
Maybe you're not headed to Grandmother's house, but Pittsburgh and Its Countryside has plenty to make your season merry and bright! Kick-off the holiday hoopla with the 50th Anniversary Light Up Night® Weekend! For the first time, the holiday tradition you've loved for half a century extends over the entire weekend, November 19 and 20.
They'll be scary ghost stories as A Musical Christmas Carol takes the stage once again at the Byham Theater. Scrooge, Tiny Tim and all your favorite Dickens' characters will get your toes tappin' in this holiday delight! Or, find yourself immersed in the wonder of the holidays with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker, Dec. 10-26 at the Benedum Center.
And don't forget shopping! Stuff your stockings with Pittsburgh treats from VisitPittsburgh's new welcome center and gift shop, WELCOME Pittsburgh, open now on the first level of the Arcade Shops a Fifth Avenue Place at the Gateway to the Cultural District.
Have the happiest of Holidays in Pittsburgh and Its Countryside!

Discover Pittsburgh's rich art scene. From Warhol to the Vatican Splendors, now thru Jan 9, 2010.

Check out the festive fun planned Downtown for this year's 2-day 50th Anniversary Celebration!

From theater to jazz to dance, you're guaranteed to find something you wont' want to miss!

Check out all the great festivals happening in and around Pittsburgh and It's Countryside.

Kidsburgh's a fun-filled familiy destinations with so much to do you'll have to stay the weekend!

From a stroll through the park to a whitewater adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

About This Site
VisitPittsburgh.com is the website of the official tourist promotion agency of Allegheny County. On this site, you will find up-to-date listings for Pittsburgh hotels, activities, events, festivals, transportation, sports, restaurants, cultural attractions, shops and more for Pittsburgh and Its Countryside. Stop by one of our Welcome Centers, located at Pittsburgh International Airport, on Liberty Avenue downtown or in the Heinz History Center to find a wealth of vacation information about Pittsburgh, its neighborhoods and surrounding counties. Our Welcome Centers are the place to pick up Pittsburgh brochures, city maps, restaurant and shopping guides, walking tours, hotel information and more. Visit a Welcome Center on your way to a great time in Pittsburgh!