[mrJB]

Since I am not a city kind of guy, I will leave the city comments and observations to others.

From a different point of view, there is beautiful countryside outside of Pittsburgh, and fantastic streams and rivers throughout the state, should you want to wet a line. If you get a chance, head east to some part of the Appalachian Mountains. Very different than the Rockys and certainly not as tall, but nearly always green (except when snow covered) and lush with trees and vegetation. Do your research and hit up some Amish townships. The Amish in PA., IL., and Ohio have some of the richest farmlands in the country, and certainly a different lifestyle.

Oh yeah, don't forget to sample some pizza, hogies (subs), and other great Italian food.