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After a wonderful visit at the Phipps Conservatory, husband and I decided to extend our Schenley experience by heading up to Flagstaff Hill. We joined dozens upon dozens of other folks doing the same: couples on blankets playing Connect Four, sunbathing coeds, teams of Frisbee golfers making use of Schenley's course, families picnicing at tables, children running around the playground, cyclists taking on the steep drive, even a cheery ice cream truck that brought people flocking. There was such a peaceful and communal feeling atop this hill, so husband and I found a bench to sun our legs, soak up the view of the city, and -- my personal fave -- people-watch.
We stayed who-knows-how-long, just enjoying this expansive, natural space. Pittsburghers are quite lucky to have such a big, beautiful park right in the heart of the city.
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