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Hey there! My name is Anna and I鈥檓 a second-year studying information systems with a minor in American politics and law. Before coming to CMU, I hadn鈥檛 been in Pittsburgh for more than a day, so once I arrived, I was determined to explore the city. Now having been here for well over a year, I think I鈥檝e become quite acquainted with the area (and according to my friends, I have some of the best recommendations for things to do). So you鈥檙e in luck, because I鈥檓 going to share some of my favorite attractions in Pittsburgh that will give you a taste of the community here.听

1. 听Schenley Park
After exploring our campus, I recommend checking out the incredible green space right in our backyard, Schenley Park! Immediately upon exiting campus you鈥檒l find Flagstaff Hill, a gently sloping hill right that boasts incredible views of the city. Especially when it's warm out, Flagstaff is a popular spot to hang out with friends or for clubs to meet. Some of my favorite memories include watching the sunset there and sledding down the hill in the winter.

Once you walk down the other side of Flagstaff, you鈥檒l be right near one of my favorite trails, Panther Hollow Trail. This is part of Schenley and super accessible from campus (I usually enter behind the Schenley Park Visitor Center). This roughly 2-mile loop makes for a pretty easy walk and is so beautiful. My roommate and I like to run the loop at least once a week, but our favorite time of the year to be there is the spring. It鈥檚 so lovely to see the trees blooming again after a snowy winter.听

2. 听Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens听
After exploring Schenley, you have to check out Phipps! It has a massive, historic glasshouse with breathtaking flower shows year-round. My personal favorite room is the Tropical Forest. Every year in December, during finals week, my friends and I visit Phipps to see the holiday display. It's such a fun and festive activity to end the semester with.听

3. 听The Strip District
The Strip District is easily my favorite neighborhood of Pittsburgh, with lots of shopping, dining and life! There you鈥檒l find an incredible mix of old-style grocers and newer shops, and between all of it, a lot of charm. The Strip District 听used to be an industrial neighborhood but has recently experienced a revival. While you鈥檙e there, if you鈥檙e interested in breakfast, you should check out Pamela鈥檚 Diner. If you want a sandwich, definitely check out Primanti Bros.鈥� in fact, it鈥檚 the original location!

After lunch, there's still so much to do in the Strip District. First check out the Produce Terminal, which was built in the early 1900s and served as the hub for produce wholesale businesses. Now, it's been renovated to include various retailers and restaurants as well as many events. If you鈥檙e looking for some Pittsburgh merchandise, check out Steel City.听

4. 听Museums
If you鈥檙e more of a museum person, I highly recommend visiting some of Pittsburgh's incredible museums. If you鈥檙e interested in history, check out the Senator John Heinz History Center, also in the Strip District. If you enjoy contemporary art, the Mattress Factory is one of my favorites. If you don鈥檛 have a lot of time and want to stay closer to CMU鈥檚 campus, check out the Carnegie Museum of Art or Natural History in Oakland. While you鈥檒l have to purchase tickets for these attractions, once you鈥檙e a student here, you鈥檒l be able to get into them for free!听

5. 听Walnut Street
If the weather is nice, take a walk over to Walnut Street in Shadyside, around a 15- to 20-minute walk from campus. Though a very different vibe than the Strip District, Walnut Street also hosts lots of shopping and dining options. Given its proximity to campus and the easy walk over, I鈥檝e been a frequent flyer to Walnut Street. Some of my favorite shops include Kards Unlimited and Heat Check, while some of my favorite restaurants include Mercurio鈥檚 and Cafe Moulin. As a student, you鈥檙e likely to pop over with friends to Walnut Street pretty often, so definitely check it out now!听

I hope you鈥檙e able to visit some of the attractions I鈥檝e highlighted here and get a feeling for what it's like to live in Pittsburgh. This city has so many incredible parts to it, but I think this list should do a good job at giving you a taste for Pittsburgh.听