GWC in the Pitt(sburgh) November 30th-December 3rd

GWC Meetups and Events
#1

We really don’t have anything planned thus far. We’re looking at staying at http://www.countryinns.com/washington-hotel-pa-15301/pawashin they’re a really nice chain and we enjoyed staying at one during the Rochester meetup over the summer. Probably spend a day in Pittsburgh proper, find other stuff to do and generally just hangout with all our GWC peeps.

#2

This is less than 3 hours away from me. I’ll be in for sure. I’ve been to Pittsburgh a ton of times, and I love that city. I would probably have to leave on the night of the 2nd though.

#3

It’s bad timing, so I’ll be there, but I’ll be late.

#4

Very nearby hotel:

Casino at the meadows

Outlet shops by the meadows (mostly ladies’ stuff)

Pittsburgh proper:

Mr. Rogers exhibit at kids’ museum

Carnegie Museum of Art has a ton of world-class stuff.

There’s an area called Mount Washington, up on a hill, across the river from the city, with a great view of the city. There’s an incline (hill trane) that’ll take you to the bottom, where there’s a small mall with some restaurants and bars.

Farther out:

Meadowcroft village. Set up as a primitive encampment. Blacksmithing and other old timey things. Whole family fun.

Fallingwater. The iconic Frank Lloyd Wright house is a drive, but…

This ol’ castle is also a haul, but… Nemacolin Castle.

This restaurant is a 20/25 minute drive, but it’s worth it. Big sandwiches on thick Italian bread, topped with (creamy white) coleslaw and think crinkle fries.

#5

Mount Washington RULES. I’ve been up there a bunch of times, and the inclines are great too (somewhat slow, but still fun). At the bottom of the Monongahela Incline is Station Square. And it’s AWESOME too!

#6

Ferris is coming, Ferris is coming!