Top 10 Reasons to Meet in Pittsburgh

1. David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Pittsburgh's $373 million convention center is outstanding in both form and function, with 313,400 sq. ft. of exhibit space (236,900 sq. ft. column-free), a 31,610 sq. ft. ballroom, 51 meeting rooms and two lecture halls. Located on the waterfront in the heart of downtown.

2. Pittsburgh International Airport

Rated number one airport and number two in the world by J.D. Power & Associates for world-class shopping, customer service and comfort.

3. Great Ballparks

PNC Park and Heinz Field, the acclaimed homes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers, provide an intimate atmosphere and breathtaking views of the city skyline.

4. Location, Location, Location

Pittsburgh's convenient location places it less than 500 miles from most major U.S. cities, and a two-hour flight or less from more than 50 percent of the U.S. and Canadian population.

5. Compact, Safe, Walkable Downtown

A unique mix of culture, shopping and outstanding restaurants are nestled within 12 square blocks and a short walk or "T" subway ride from downtown hotels and Station Square.

6. Theater, Nightlife and Dining

Pittsburgh's Cultural District is an easy walk from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and all downtown hotels, providing plenty of post-meeting entertainment for delegates.

7. Unique Meeting Spaces

Plan your break-out session or cocktail reception in the gilded splendor of Heinz Hall or the elegance of Carnegie Music Hall. Entertain your guests in the company of sports legends at the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center, hold an intimate party in the funky gallery space of The Andy Warhol Museum. Plan, or entertain your delegates at the Carnegie Science Center. Your meeting is guaranteed to be memorable when it's held at these or other unique spaces in and around Pittsburgh.

8. Award-winning Customer Service

VisitPittsburgh is the eleven-time winner of the Pinnacle Award, given by Successful Meetings, the 10-time winner of Corporate and Incentive Travel magazine's Award of Excellence, and the nine-time winner of Meetings & Conventions magazine's Gold Service Award.

9. Clean and Green

Pittsburgh ranks third in the nation for environmentally friendly, "green" buildings. Downtown Pittsburgh is surrounded by riverfront walking trails, and water activities include fishing, boating and kayaking on our famous three rivers. Extend your convention stay and enjoy more than 100 public golf courses in the area, as well as skiing, mountain biking, white water rafting and more, all within a short drive of downtown Pittsburgh.

10. No Sales Tax on Apparel

No sales tax on clothing, shoes and necessities mean big savings for avid shoppers. Shopping and dining are the top activities for domestic and international visitors.