Pittsburgh map: Resources for visitors, residents

Whether you are a tourist exploring Pittsburgh or one of the many job seekers relocating for the city's high-tech industry opportunities, you'll want access to a Pittsburgh map to learn how to navigate the city.

The interactive Pittsburgh map put together by VisitPittsburgh is a useful tool for anybody who is looking to find their way around the 90 neighborhoods of the bustling city and its many bridges.

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VisitPittsburgh offers valuable resources, information
VisitPittsburgh is a nonprofit that was established in 1935 to generate trade show, convention and leisure travel to the area. Its website offers a wealth of information on art shows, civic events, entertainment, nightlife, accommodations and restaurants. There's also travel advice for those visiting one of the city's world-class hospitals for medical treatment.

The interactive map includes information on how to find the best hotels and top restaurants in what livability.com has called one of the top 10 "Best Foodie Cities" in the U.S. You will also find recommendations on Pittsburgh's best shopping and attractions.

The art scene in Pittsburgh is vibrant and some of the most interesting museums in the country are located here. The Mattress Factory is a treasure trove of contemporary art that invites you to participate by touching and feeling its exhibits. The Andy Warhol Museum honors one of Pittsburgh's most talented sons and one of the world's greatest artists. The Bayernhof Museum is a must for music lovers. It is a massive mansion that overlooks the Allegheny River, which holds a colossal collection of music boxes and other musical instruments. The eccentric old home is a delight to wander through, weaving through underground tunnels to a cave that holds a wine cellar filled with moonshine and an enormous swimming pool with a 10-foot waterfall.

Neighborhoods of Pittsburgh
Here's another Pittsburgh map that shows the many unique and thriving neighborhoods that give the city its distinct flavor and growing reputation as one of the hippest cities you've never been to.

>>Guide to Pittsburgh's public transportation system

"The Burgh" is known for its friendly people. Pittsburgh's diverse neighborhoods, each with its own look, atmosphere and personality are worth a visit by tourists and residents alike.

You'll want to browse the food and cool, funky shops of the Strip District or the arty community in Lawrenceville, where you can take a tour of artists' studios. Both are just east of downtown.

The Shadyside community is an upscale neighborhood with boutique shopping options. Oakland is home to the many top colleges and museums that fill the area and Bloomfield is called the "Little Italy" of the city. You can also head to Monroeville, where you can visit the same mall where filmmaker George Romero, inventor of the zombie genre, filmed his classic "Dawn of the Dead."

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