Pittsburgh Press Tours

See why National Geographic Traveler voted Pittsburgh as
"One of the Best Places to visit in 2012"

Pittsburgh has been named one of the 20 great places in the world to experience in 2012 by National Geographic Traveler. The magazine states that Pittsburgh "reclaimed its major assets: a natural setting that rivals Lisbon and San Francisco, a wealth of fine art and architecture and a quirky sense of humor." Other destinations featured on the "Best of the World" list include Sonoma, California; London; Oman and Costa Brava, Spain.

Join us on a Press Tour

For additional information or to RSVP to any of these scheduled press tours listed below, please contact Kristin Mitchell by email or by calling 412-281-0482, x2550.

Hotel and meals provided by VisitPittsburgh. Freelancers must have story assignment from editor. Transportation provided to qualified journalists.

Art Press Tour, May 10-12

American Style magazine ranked Pittsburgh as one of the best arts destinations among mid-size cities

• Visit The Andy Warhol Museum, home of the pop art king and Pittsburgh native
• Attend the media preview for Impressionism in a New Light: From Monet to Stieglitz at the Carnegie Museum of Art. The exhibition investigates the complicated nature of Impressionism.
• Tour the Frick Art & Historical Center, home of steel icon Henry Clay Frick
• Take in a theater performance at one of nine theaters in the Cultural District
• Learn about the Mattress Factory's expansion project, a very cool art installation museum

Pride Pittsburgh Press Tour, June 7-11

Did you know that Pittsburgh is the fifth gayest city in the U.S. according to The Advocate

• Attend the events during
• Visit The Andy Warhol Museum, home to the pop art prince
• Explore Pittsburgh's gay-friendly neighborhoods
• Meet with the organizers of Pride Week

Social Media Guru Press Your, July 11-13

Pittsburgh was rated one of the best cities for geeks by Wired magazine. Blog, vlog and tweet while you travel to Pittsburgh on megabus. That's right, a round-trip bus ride on us for those within megabus' territory.

• Eat your way around Pittsburgh's great culinary scene
• Explore a few of Pittsburgh's 89 neighborhoods
• Kayak on Pittsburgh's three rivers
• Ride the Duquesne Incline to the top of Mt. Washington for a spectacular view of the city

Rivers of Steel Press Tour, September 12-15

Call it an "Extreme Makeover," Pittsburgh is proud of its past, present and future

• Tour a former steel mill with Rivers of Steel, an organization dedicated to preserving historical roots
• Learn about the enormity of the region's steel-making contributions and its historical significance to the nation
• Discover 250+ years of Pittsburgh history at the Senator John Heinz History Center
• Visit Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Garden's new "living building." The Center for Sustainable Landscapes is a structure that is "net zero energy" with on-site renewable sources providing all energy needs. It exceeds the standards required for LEED platinum certification.

Hotel and meals provided by VisitPittsburgh. Freelancers must have story assignment from editor. Transportation provided to qualified journalists.

For additional information or to RSVP to a scheduled press tour please contact Kristin Mitchell by email or by calling 412-281-0482, x2550.