Hi folks, I need some advice from you fine people.

Hello, So I'm going to be coming over to America on holiday this year and plan on spending several days in Pittsburgh (Couldn't come to America for the first time and not see the Steelers play now could I)?

So I was hoping you could give me a run down of the best way to experience Pittsburgh for a weekend (or up to 5 days depending on the schedule).

Both me and my brother want to see as much sport as possible so (again depending on schedule) we were thinking of watching a High School game on Friday, College game on Saturday and topping it off with watching the Steelers on Sunday.

What I would like to know are things like:-
The best time to arrive at the stadium,
The best place to get food and drink,
The best place to celebrate an awesome win after the games (all the films make college parties look awesome).

This next question is also gonna seem a bit strange but I've heard a lot about these tailgate parties that take place, do you guys do those? If so, how do they work?

Also as we'll be going at the end of September, what other sports are in season at that time. Will we get to see a baseball or NHL game?

I'd really appreciate any advice you folks could provide, I've been a Steelers fan for a long time and am looking forward to this way more than I ought to as I have never had a chance to see them live

 

Wait until late September or early October you will have a chance to catch the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins games all within those 5 days. When the Buccos are good that is the best time of the year.

 

And the Gold lot has a lot of tailgating. Or well ut did when I was going all the time. For the bigger games you can normally find some that are like pay 10 bucks or so and eat and drink all you like. After a win the entire north shore where the stadium is is alive and buzzing. Also check out the South Side and strip district.

 

Awesome, thanks man. We are flying over on the 18th September into DC and (again depending on the schedule) hoping to drive up to Pittsburgh around the 22nd and spend a long weekend there before we head across to New York. So I really have to hope we have a home game on the 25th. Those plans could change though as we are currently very flexible.

 

I heard of a place called Parmenti Bro's that is supposed to be on the strip and is well worth a visit. Other than that I'm not too sure what is there really.

 

First thing he must do when he gets to Pitssburgh is report to Steeler corporate and kiss the trophies. Doing that brings about a clarity of the mind and awareness of all things. You will know all you need to know after your lips finishes kissing the last of the six trophies.

 

Yep that sounds like a must do thing. Is it possible to get into the stadium outside of gameday?

 

primantis
trolly ride up my washington to grandview saloon for a drink on their balcony over looking the city and stadium
fatheads in south side
take a pee in grille 36 bathroom
the gateway clipper ride to the game is an awesome experience

 

Thanks a lot for that mate, although the taking a pee in Grille 36 thing wasn't quite what I expected. Is there some reason I should do that?

 

its a bar/restaurant owned by jerome bettis. there is a 2 way mirror above the mens urinals. as you pee, you look out into the bar and see all the people. its like you are peeing right in front of them or on them...childish, yes.

 

Also try to come when they are playing the Cubbies so you can say you saw the World Series champs play in person. LOL! I wish! As far as food, you can go to Grill 36 right next to the stadium since it's The Bus' place. It's a neat place but a madhouse on gameday and the night before a game.

 

The Pirates are going to win the series?? Woo hoo! I'm goin' to Vegas to place my bet!!

 

I answered some stuff above when quoting your original post but, a couple of questions that may help with recommendations: How old are you? What country are you from?

 

Hello, and thank you very much for your response. It's really appreciated. To answer your question I am 34 and my Brother will be 38 by the time we go. We are coming from England and I work as a nightclub Bouncer so I'm good with seeing the nightlife of the city. I want to try and see as much of Pittsburgh as I can as it could be a long time before I get a chance to come back again.

 

a walk thru wholey foods in the strip is pretty cool too.
i tried the roethlisburger last year for the first time. i prefer primantis.
my wife and i split one just to say we did. im sure 2 dudes can do primatis and still split a roethlisburger right after
station square is kinda cool to walk around.
inside the mall has quality steeler gear. the strip has cheap stuff

 

Hey folks, thanks a lot for all your advice. I will definitely be buying you all a beer if I see you

 

i'l take an iron city

 

Done... Whatever that is.

 

you gotta try an iron city, iron city light and a yuengling.
those are beers, from worst to best.....lol

 

I drink very little iron anymore. 2 places that I do: Primanti's (Cheese steak) and the Oyster House (Fish). Many years of tradition.

 

Not much to add to what's been said already (especially since I've not lived there for 20+ years) but an interesting tidbit... Even though it's not from the burgh, yuengling is the oldest current brewery in the States afaik). Oh and... Iron City sucks

 

iron city does suck but you have to have at least 1 just to say you did
i grew up drinking carlings black label. a terrible beer in its own right.
my buddies dad worked at the brewery in town and got it for real cheap on friday nights
although the brewery has been closed for 25 years, a local bar still has it shipped in and sells it for $1.25 a can
i drink it once in a while because its cheap and its a part of my and my towns past
yuengling is awesome tho