Calling all shopaholics…..Pittsburgh is the city for you! It is only a 5 hour drive away from Toronto and there is no tax on clothing. PLUS Ross Park Mall and Grove City Premium Outlets are celebrating the first ever “Canadian Shopping Weekend” on Sept. 21 and 22, 2013 in Pittsburgh!
Ross Park Mall
Ross Park Mall is in the North Hills of Pittsburgh itself. Anchored by Nordstrom, Macy's, JC Penney and Sears, Ross Park Mall makes shopping all it is supposed to be - fun, fulfilling and full of surprises! Along with major department stores, this multi-level indoor shopping centre boasts nearly 170 specialty shops including Tiffany & Co., Apple, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Juicy Couture, Crate & Barrell and Michael Kors. You will want to make a day of it – so treat yourself to delicious dining options including The Cheesecake Factory and California Pizza Kitchen.
Grove Premium Outlets
Stop off on your drive down to Pittsburgh at Grove Premium Outlets. Located half-way between Pittsburgh and Erie in tax-free Pennsylvania - there are over 130 brand-name outlets including BCBG Max Azria, Coach, Brooks Brothers, Burton Snowboards, Calvin Klein, Lucky Brand, The North Face, Polo Ralph Lauren, Under Armour, Vera Bradley and many more.
Bargain hunters will find everything they are looking for - shoppers realize everyday savings from 25%-65% off the retail price. To save even more - register to become part of the VIP Shopper Club - Grove City Premium Outlets' on-line loyalty program. Print coupons from your favorite stores before you leave, or simply show the savings from your smart phone at participating stores. To register - click here.
You may find such great bargains that you want to shop and stay the night. Click here for special shop and stay packages.
At the confluence of the clean, clear waters of the Monongahila and the Ohio Rivers, Pittsburgh has beautiful views from Mount Washington - especially breath taking if you ride the funicular up and down the mountain. And it is a city full of interesting American and local history, which is told at the Heinz History Center. Each of Pittsburgh's neighborhoods has its own topography, history and local flavor.
Pittsburgh has reinvented itself from a centre of heavy industry in the 1900's to a clean modern city that today boasts sustainable development, green buildings and outdoor amenities. Pittsburgh was chosen to host the G-20 Summit in 2009 particularly because of its environmental commitment and green Convention Centre.
It’s a great destination for shopping and girlfriend’s getaways. There’s an eclectic dining scene with new restaurants opening all the time. Fairs and festivals take place all year round. The 14-block cultural district in the heart of downtown has museums including The Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Museum of Art - plus galleries, performing arts theatres and music venues.
Downtown has a European-style plaza, Market Square, with shops and restaurants and the Strip District boasts the city's historic market. Nightlife includes clubs, bars, entertainment districts and gaming at Rivers Casino. Plus Pittsburgh is famous for the calibre of its professional sports teams - football, hockey, baseball and soccer.
Pittsburgh Trip Showcase
Pittsburgh is just 500 km or a leisurely 5 hour drive from Toronto. Alternatively there are daily non-stop flights from Toronto with Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are so many accommodation choices – everything from B&Bs and inns throughout the region to high class, downtown hotels like the Fairmont Pittsburgh, the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, the Westin Convention Centre and the Omni William Penn Hotel.
The Home2 Suites by Hilton are a cozy "home away from home" in Pittsburgh and a great value base for a shopping trip. It offers spacious studio and one-bedroom suites with flexible, modern features and it is just 8 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, cooking facilities in all suites plus complimentary WiFi. There are even laundry and fitness facilities.
Photo Credits: Visit Pittsburgh, Ross Park Mall and Grove City Premium Outlets
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