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| - There is a lot of good stuff you can find on the Strip District in Pittsburgh. Places that people remember the rest of their lives when they move. Places and businesses that are nationally known. That is all good. You can find just about anything and if you visit Pittsburgh, or live near, you absolutely MUST check it out. My favorites are: Pennsylvania Macaroni, Enricos, Wholeys, Presto George, Reyna Foods, Leaf and Bean, Primanti's, Pamela's, etc.
The downside is:
Lots of traffic, hard to find parking unless you are willing to search, big crowds especially Saturday mornings, holidays etc.
If you go on Sunday prepare to find many businesses not open or closing earlier than their marked hours, short hours if they are open.
The big downside is:
Be careful - it is NOT easy to cross the street because of aggressive drivers, lots of people, and the vendors set up stands blocking more than half of what is an inadequately sized sidewalk to begin with. Sometimes the sidewalk is completely blocked. There is little enforcement of panhandling laws, or laws that are supposed to keep the sidewalks clear. The sidewalks in some spots are practically impassable forcing you to walk in the street between cars. You sure can get a parking ticket or towed though. Because of this I never buy anything from the sidewalk vendors. Pittsburgh must choose, close the street, enforce keeping sidewalks open or watch people get hit by cars.
Other than that, be sure to check it out. Just BE CAREFUL!
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