Quality Of Life

• Visual Arts

  There are many reasons why Pittsburgh has been ranked as one of the best mid-sized city for art lovers. The area is rich in visual arts, including internationally renowned museums, cutting-edge galleries, amazing public art and world-class architectural wonders.

• Performing Arts

  Pittsburgh offers a vibrant and diverse theater scene, traditional and experimental dance troupes, world-class opera companies, an internationally acclaimed symphony, and a great jazz scene.

• Family Fun

  Pittsburgh is a family-friendly town with one of the best children's museums in the country, the annual Pittsburgh International Children's Festival, classic amusement parks and tons of family dining.

• Outdoor Adventure

  Everything you need to know about the parks, trails and rivers of the southwest Pennsylvania region, plus information on local organizations that promote the environment and organize outdoor activities.

• Spectator Sports

  Pittsburgh loves its sports. The city is home to three major league sports teams, plus the largest vintage road race in the country, two MLB All-Star games, and the 2007 USGA US Open at the world-renowned Oakmont Country Club.

• Golf in Western PA

  Pennsylvania is home to more than 500 public golf courses, with many of the best located in the Pittsburgh area. With eight courses all rated an "outstanding" four out of five stars in Golf Digest's Best Places to Play 2006-2007 and the superior 4½ star layouts at Olde Stonewall and Nemacolin Resort's Mystic Rock, you'll enjoy championship play that is second to none.

• History + Heritage

  The Pittsburgh region has played a central role in shaping American history: a place of great strategic importance during George Washington's campaigns in the French + Indian War, a center of activity for the Underground Railroad, the steel capital of the world during the Industrial Revolution, and it's current renaissance in cutting-edge medicine, bioscience and technology.