Looking downtown, the city is organized into a rough grid based on the rivers, but that grid is quickly lost as one heads eastward. Forbes Avenue, Boulevard of the Allies, and Bigelow Boulevard each provide access to the eastern part of the city. Bigelow Boulevard, in fact, is the old Lincoln Highway route (formerly U.S. 30, now Pennsylvania 380). Now U.S. 30 and the William Penn Highway, U.S. 22, are routed onto the Parkway East (Interstate 376).

Point State Park, located at the beginning of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, and the promenade between Heinz Field and PNC Park are perfect places for an evening stroll. Ferries connect the shores of the rivers, and some of the bridges have pedestrian access for crossing the rivers. It is said that the city has some 27 bridges crossing one of the three main rivers, making it have one of the highest proportion of bridges in the country.

The following map shows the layout of the downtown area, including the main freeways: Interstate 279, Interstate 376, and Interstate 579. Interstate 279 is the main route from the south and north leading into downtown. While the approach from the north was opened in the 1980s, the approach from the south has been open since the 1960s. The southern approach, known to locals as the Parkway West, is going to be reconstructed over the next ten years. Interstate 376 is the Parkway East, and it is cosigned with U.S. 22-30 as it approaches from the east. Interstate 579 is a short freeway spur from Interstate 279 south to Chatham Center. It provides access to Mellon Center and Duquesne University.

Pittsburgh Scenes

	Eastbound (Southbound) Boulevard of the Allies (Pennsylvania 885) as seen from the Duquesne University campus. Photo taken 5/02.
	The Cathedral of Learning is a famous Pittsburgh Landmark located at the University of Pittsburgh east of downtown. Photo taken 10/8/01.
	On this afternoon, a large rainshower arrived just prior to the start of the Pirates-St. Louis Cardinals game. These pictures are of downtown Pittsburgh and Point State Park (with fountain) as seen from a ferry boat connecting Station Square (just off Pennsylvania 837 on the south side of the Monongahela River) and the sports complex (PNC Park and Heinz Field). Photos taken 5/24/02.

Pittsburgh Concerts Dates

Concerts upcoming for the city and metropolitan area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh Theatre Calendar

Theatre shows for the city and metropolitan area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh Sports Calendar

Pittsburgh is home to three professional sports franchises in addition to verious college sports programs.

Pittsburgh Venues

Search for events and sports at Pittsburgh area venues/stadiums. Find concerts, Broadway shows, and game times, dates, and tickets.

Pittsburgh Attractions

Things to see and do while visiting the Steel City and its surrounding area.

• Gateway Clipper Fleet Sightseeing Tours & Dinner Cruises
• Carnegie Science Center
• Downtown Pittsburgh Sparkles
• Duquesne Incline
• Fallingwater
• Kennywood Park
• Pennsylvania's Historic National Road
• Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
• Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Pittsburgh Area Road Links

• Pittsburgh @ AARoads.com
• Pittsburgh @ PAHighways.com
• The SWPA Roads Project @ Gribblenation.com

Page Updated August 31, 2004.