Hotel at a Glance: Pittsburgh Marriott North

Pittsburgh Marriott North is an ideal hotel for business travelers—it’s located inside the same business park as major local employers, such as Westinghouse’s world headquarters, MSA, and Verizon. When work is over, you can go ice skating at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex across the street, or take a 25-minute drive to downtown Pittsburgh to visit museums and historical sites.

• In-room amenities include LCD TVs, high-speed Internet access, mini-fridges and coffee makers.
• Take a dip in the indoor lap pool.
• Start the day right: This deal comes with a free daily breakfast for two.
• RC Grille serves contemporary American cuisine, such as steaks and seafood.
• Accolades: TripAdvisors Certificate of Excellence for 2017
• Distance from Downtown Pittsburgh: about 20 miles

Downtown Pittsburgh: History and Culture in the Golden Triangle

Downtown Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers. Known as the Golden Triangle, this wedge of waterfront real estate is where the city’s cultural, financial, and historic districts converge. Take a stroll through the area or navigate the more than 20 miles of bike trails to discover art galleries, historic buildings, and shiny skyscrapers home to corporate powerhouses such as United States Steel and PNC bank.

For a quick survey of the Steel City’s nearly 250-year history, you can go on a walking tour from the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. Expert guides will fill you in on Pittsburgh’s architecture and will reenact Gen. Washington’s famous victory break dance at forts constructed during the American Revolution.

A short cab ride brings you to the city’s Oakland neighborhood, where you’ll find art and history museums as well as the Phipps Conservatory. This elaborate, Victorian-style greenhouse showcases 17 botanical gardens, both in the steel-and-glass structure and on the grounds surrounding it.