If you’re a Pittsburgher, no matter where you go in life you’ll always have a piece of the city with you, whether you stay there for life or you move away. Being born in Pittsburgh means having the soul of the city ingrained on your own soul. It sticks with you forever. Here are 100 reasons why we’ll never stop loving our great city.
100. All the beautiful bridges
At last count… over 446 bridges in our near the city of Pittsburgh. And all of them beautiful in their own way!
99. The gorgeous views
Some of the prettiest include PNC Park, Mount Washington and more.
98. Our local news anchors that become local celebrities 
Seeing Sally Wiggin out of the newsroom is always extra exciting.
97. The Strip District
With all the specialty foods and shops, the Strip District is always a fun place to visit.
96. Steel—and our history with it
We were a steel town and it will forever remain in our roots.
95. Lots of movies were filmed here
Batman, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, you name it, many movies were filmed in the ‘burgh.
94. All of our awesome museums
The Carnegie Museum of Art, Heinz History Center, The Frick and more are just some of many great museums in Pittsburgh.
93. Lawrenceville
The hip and cool neighborhood always has a new boutique or café opening up.
92. How the city looks after a fresh snowfall
Photo by Dave DiCello
There’s something so peaceful and perfect about it, isn’t there?
91. The magic of Light Up Night
Photo by Dave DiCello
Ushering in the holiday season makes the city extra sparkly.
90. Ice-skating at PPG Place
When the weather gets cold it’s fun to skate around PPG Place, especially when the giant Christmas tree is in the middle of the rink.
89. Our skyline
There’s something just truly breathtaking about the burgh’s skyline.
88. Mount Washington
Speaking of skylines, the view from Mount Washington is simply perfect.
87. Fries on salads
Who needs croutons when you can have fries on salads?
86. Heinz Hall
Home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Hall has brought us countless concerts over the years.
85. Schenley Park
If you’re in for a little nature, Schenley Park is the perfect green space in the city.
84. Phipps Conservatory
With magnificent seasonal flower shows, Phipps is truly unparalleled.
83. Top notch universities
Pitt, Duquesne, CMU, Carlow….we could keep going.
82. The Cathedral of Learning
Our version of Hogwarts, the Cathedral of Learning is a magical place to study.
81. The fact that we get all four seasons—sometimes in the same day
Pittsburgh can have hot and sunny summers, cold and snowy winters, gorgeous falls and beautiful springs—sometimes all in the same day as locals like to joke.
80. Randyland
The most colorful and unique place in Pittsburgh is arguably Randyland.
79. Shadyside
Shadyside always has plenty of shopping and dining options.
78. The three rivers
Pittsburgh has always been a city well-known for its rivers.
77. Three Rivers Stadium
The stadium opened its doors in 1970 to many memorable Steeler games, concerts and more.
76. The Immaculate Reception
Anyone who was lucky to be alive will always remember where they were when that ball was caught.
75. Fred Rogers
Mr. Rogers always new what to say to make us all feel loved. Here are some of the best Mr. Rogers quotes. We’ll be your neighbor any day Fred.
74. Jerome “The Bus” Bettis
We’ll never forget that iconic smile, or the way he bussed his way through our opponents when he was a Steeler.
73. Hines Ward
Speaking of smiles, we’ll never forget this Steeler’s one…or his toughness for that matter.
72. Mario Lemieux
Anytime we see the number 66 we’ll always think of Lemieux.
71. Sidney Crosby
Lemieux’s prodigy, Crosby is often called the G.O.A.T.
70. Roberto Clemente
We’ll always remember the Pirates right fielder and the legacy he left behind.
69. Canton Ave., the steepest road in the U.S.
Pittsburgh has hills and then it has near-cliffs like Canton Ave.
68. The Duquesne Incline
What’s not to love about the Duquesne Incline. It’s bright red car is a staple on the Pittsburgh skyline!
67. The Log Jammer at Kennywood
RIP to one of the most fun rides at Kennywood.
66. The Steel Phantom
The OG of modern roller coasters, we all grew up riding it when we were tall enough.
65. Christina Aguilera
We will always hold a special place in our heart for the Wexford native.
64. Joe Manganiello
When the actor and Pittsburgh native and his wife Sofia Vergara get hyped about the Steelers, we get excited too.
63. Rachel Carson
The conservationist and Pittsburgh native was truly ahead of her time.
62. Andy Warhol
The quirky and iconic artist is an essential part of American history and Pittsburgh history.
61. Sandcastle Waterpark
Going to the waterpark on a hot summer day was always a favorite among Pittsburgh kids.
60. Jeff Goldblum
The Jurassic Park actor was a CMU grad.
59. Gabby Barrett
The American Idol contestant and Munhall native finished third in the latest iteration of the show.
58. Dennis Miller
The comedian, actor, former SNL cast member and sports commentator hails from the ‘burgh.
57. UPMC Health System
Recently, the healthcare system made plans for being the only health system performing living donor transplants.
56. Pittsburgh hospitals
55. The David L. Lawrence Convention Center
The Convention Center has brought us Pittsburgh favorites like the RV show and Home and Garden Show.
54. Page Dairy Mart
There’s nothing like a sky high cone from Page Dairy Mart on a balmy evening.
53. The South Side
The diverse, fun neighborhood is home to lost of restaurants and bars, shops and friendly people.
52. Fiori’s pizza
The all-natural, hand-tossed pies are favorites among many Pittsburghers.
51. Lenten fish fries
Churches and fire halls around the city are home to fish fries every Lent.
50. The Mattress Factory
The contemporary art museum always has interesting exhibits.
49. Chipped ham
Try ordering chipped ham anywhere but Pittsburgh and you’ll be met with stares.
48. Dippy eggs
A Pittsburgh delicacy, it’s hard to make a good dippy egg.
47. Eat N’ Park
The diner has probably been frequented by every Pittsburgher at some point in their lives.
46. Eat N’ Park Smiley Cookies
The iconic smiley cookies are a must for locals and former locals.
45. Clark bars
Who doesn’t love the peanutty-chocolatey goodness?
44. Pierogies
The delicious doughy crescents taste especially good in Pittsburgh.
43. The Pirates Mrs. T’s Pierogi Race
Who doesn’t love cheering for Jalapeno Hannah, Sauerkraut Saul and their friends?
42. Being the third safest city in the U.S.
According to bestplaces.net, Pittsburgh is the third safest in the country.
41. The Pittsburgh Polka
The legendary polka tune gets the city all excited for game day.
40. The chant “Here we go Steelers, here we go!”
It’s even turned into a hashtag now.
39. Potato patch fries
Kennywood’s delicious fries are best with cheese and bacon.
38. Kennywood
Pittsburgh’s amusement park has a rich history.
37. Heinz Ketchup
Wherever we go, it’s always Heinz. If a restaurant sells Hunts, we don’t trust it.
36. Primanti’s sandwiches
The sandwiches as big as our heads can fill you up for the day.
35. Pittsburgh popcorn
You haven’t tasted popcorn until you’ve tasted Pittsburgh popcorn.
34. Wedding cookie tables
Unique to Pittsburgh, we love cookies with our wedding.
33. Prantl’s burnt almond torte
Prantl’s is home to the famous cake.
32. Iron City beer
Pittsburghers love to hate the beer.
31. The Gateway Clipper Fleet
So many have had proms, weddings and other important celebrations on their boats.
30. The U.S. Steel Building
The building is an essential part of the Pittsburgh skyline.
29. Civic Arena/Mellon Arena/PPG Paints Arena
No matter what you call it or how you renovate it, there are plenty of Penguins memories inside.
28. Sarris Candies
Easter wouldn’t be the same without Sarris candy.
27. Mancini’s bread
Fluffy, perfectly crusty bread makes Mancini’s a dinner table must.
26. Mr. Yuk
The iconic sticker was created by the Pittsburgh Poison Center.
25. St. Patrick’s Day in Pittsburgh
No city knows how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like Pittsburgh.
24. Dr. Jonas Salk
The discoverer and developer of the first polio vaccine did it in the ‘burgh.
23. Pittsburgh Property Diva
We love the local realtor giving us plenty of deals with plenty of pizzazz.
22. Mineo’s Pizza
Pittsburgh family owned and operated since 1958, Mineo’s makes a mean pie.
21. The Great Race
The annual race brings lots of Pittsburghers together to run through the city.
20. The Regatta
Every summer, the annual motorboat and river festival brings out locals for fun and entertainment.
19. Our libraries
Pittsburgh arguably has some of the best libraries in the world.
18. Pittsburghese
We speak a unique language dahn here in the ‘burgh n’at.
17. Pamela’s Diner
Their gigantic fluffy pancakes—enough said.
16. Night of the Living Dead
Zombies will hold a special place in Pittsburghers’ hearts due to the movie being filmed here.
15. Big Ben
Our version isn’t a clock like London, but a 6’5″ quarterback.
14. The view coming out of the Fort Pitt tunnel
The view of the city after the tunnel takes your breath away.
13. The Pittsburgh Zoo
The zoo has been around since 1898.
12. Dependable Drive-in
One of the last surviving drive-ins in the country lies in the Moon Township area.
11. Thumbprint cookies
Trying to find a thumbprint outside of Pittsburgh the way Pittsburgh makes them is tough.
10. Wigle Whiskey
Wigle Whiskey is making the city proud as a locally owned family business.
9. The Carnegie Science Center
The center is home of countless field trips, awesome exhibits and lots of fun for all ages.
8. The Allegheny Observatory
Perfect for a romantic date night under the stars, the Allegheny Observatory has been around since 1912.
7. It’s an affordable city
Pittsburgh is one of the most affordable cities in the country.
6. Pepperoni rolls
There’s nothing better than buying a pepperoni roll from the food stand at a high school football game.
5. All of our quirky and fun bars
Pittsburgh has countless bars that are all unique and interesting as most are not chains.
4. Pittsburgh Pirates
The baseball team is remembered for how good they were in their prime.
3. Pittsburgh Penguins
The Stanley Cup winning team is revered among Pittsburghers.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
Name a Pittsburgher who wasn’t born and raised a Steeler fan.
1. The people!
The people of our great city are what makes it a beautiful, unique, friendly, wonderful and perfect place.
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Hi Kate. My name is Harry Hansen. First I want to thank you before I spank you. I really appreciate being able to keep an eye on Pittsburgh life. Brings back memories to this 75 year old guy that left Western Pennsylvania as a 17 year old in 1960. I joined the Marines and have lived in Southern California ever since. I so appreciate and enjoy everything you post about the Burg. I,and quite possibly most my age feel that the omission of Bill Mazeroski’s walk off home run to beat those damn Yankees in the 1960 World Series should have topped your list. You could make we old guys really happy by eliminating maybe the fries or another food item and put Maz as the number one. His accomplishment was incredible and matched by none other. Keep up the great work Kate,I’ll talk to you again soon.
I wondered why the 1960 Pirates & Maz’s Home Run weren’t mentioned somewhere—Guess they were too young to know how important that was to so many Pittsburghers! Go Pirates!!!!
Born and raised in Pittsburgh (Mt. Washington). I would have liked to have seen a picture of St. Mary of the Mount Church included in this presentation. What I most miss about Pittsburgh are the people I knew there and the life I led then.
No mention of the best Baseball Park in MLB!
Beautiful PNC Park !!!!
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I am so home sick for Pittsburgh after watching this. I live in Florida now and the only good thing about it is the weather in the winter months.
I tell everybody I meet across the country that I believe Pittsburgh is the greatest city in America, and I truly believe that. The two best parts of being born a Yinzer are the following:
1. You believe that you can/will always win no matter what it is your competing in. I’ve traveled all over the country for decades on business and Yinzers think differently. We are lucky to grow up in an environment where our sports teams win a lot, our business’ are top ranked, and the city is always at the top of any rankings. We grow up expecting to win and that’s a fantastic way to live life. A great example of this is when I go to Philly for business. They always wonder how their gonna lose while I always think how am I gonna win. This is very true.
2 There are no better people to meet outside of your home city than Yinzers. When I meet Yinzers in airports, in Vegas, at the beach, etc. we act as though we just met God. Honestly, there is nothing like sitting at a blackjack table in Vegas and hear the guy across from you say Dahn, Nutah, gumband, etc and say “where are you from in Pittsburgh?” and the look on that persons face is fantastic while they reply “how’d you know I was from Picksburgh?”. We then hug, and make plans to spend every minute together from that point forward.
Just remember, we are all LUCKY to be born in Pittsburgh!
It’s NOT a large city! It’s a bunch of GREAT neighborhoods !
Where was Michael Keaton? The best Batman!!