Message-ID: <0mOqh2200ioU02y1Y0@andrew.cmu.edu>
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 08:23:30 -0400 (EDT)
From: Stephen Daryl Galliver <galliver+@andrew.cmu.edu>
To: Harry.Bovik@cs.cmu.edu
Subject: Burgh activities [1/3]
References: <wmNzu3K00iVD0=nVYs@andrew.cmu.edu>


Dr. Bovik,

I found these following messages on the gsia bboards regarding "things
to do" in the Pittsburgh area.  I hope they can come in handy for the CS
community.

--  sdg

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Message-ID: <wmNzu3K00iVD0=nVYs@andrew.cmu.edu>
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 18:02:43 -0400 (EDT)
From: Brian Henry Talbert <btalbert+@andrew.cmu.edu>
To: GSIA-BBs <gsiabb+opinion@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Weekend +3

As a native of da Burgh' (I moved away at 16), here are some of the
things I remember doing when I used to live here that you may not have
heard about yet.  I thought it might be of use to some of my fellow
first years, so here it is.  

1.  The best place we went to see the leaves change every year when I
was little was down to Ohiopyle. (drive<1:30)  There are many walking
trails, but I don't remember if they are any of serious hiking quality
(Serious hikers can take knife, musket, and snake repellant along with
Eric) but I understand they have been kept up and there are even some
trails suitable for mtn. bikes.  On the way down you drive by
Fallingwater (a Frank L. Wright home), and I guess they still keep that
up and it is open to the public. 

2.  The IMAX in the Carnegie Science Center by the stadium is good if
you've never been to one.  Its one of the better ones I've been to.

3.  North Park is cool.

4.  I think I heard on the radio last weekend that there is a
home-a-rama going on.  It may be over though.  If you are new to this
country and want to see what really expensive american homes look like
without having to kiss up to the owner, this is where local builders and
interior designers show off their capabilities every year.  I've never
been to one here, but every large city has one, but usually in the
summer.  Pittsburgh is a autumn/winter type of place in case you haven't
noticed and prefers to scedule thaty way.

That's all I can think of for now.  You may notice that this is probably
geared for couples.  Those of you who are single have other priorities
anyway.

I would love to hear from some native Pgh'ers that still live here and
know where the more useless and more interesting places are.  That's you
Larry S.

bt