It's a city that welcomes you to sit down and have a beer, preferably an Iron City . The excitement comes when the old meets the new, upscale lifestyle that has established a strong toehold in the region. It's a combination that makes for a potent and vibrant mix of activities and attractions. If you're up early enough, you might see the fog lifting off the Allegheny River as you head to Pittsburgh's Strip District to shop. In fact, the atmosphere adds to its appeal.
Fresh fish smells join forces with fresh bread and exhaust from delivery trucks.
The mishmash of vendors assault the eyes in much the same way that the odors cling to the air. Penn and Smallman Streets are crawling with traffic by 9 a.m. on any given day. Yet it all works. The Strip is where savvy shoppers head for a touch of kitsch along with the bargains. Any trip to the Strip District requires lunch at Primanti Brothers .