Friday, April 6, 2012

Being a Tour Guide for a Friend in Pittsburgh


It happens to most of us.  You’re just minding your own business and then suddenly, you receive an email, text message or Facebook message from a very close friend that you haven’t seen in years.  You probably received a message similar to this:

“Hey!  What’s up?  It’s been a long time!  You’re from Pittsburgh, right?  We’re visiting Pittsburgh on business next month and I was wondering if you want to hang out?  I’ve heard a lot of good things about the city but I don’t know where to go or what to do!  Help!”

Basically, your friend is asking you to play tour guide.  It’s hard to blame them, really.  You’ll probably do the same.  Besides, they just want to meet up with you and catch up.  They also just want you to show them what Pittsburgh fun is all about!  Who are you to say no?


Obviously, there are a lot of places that you can take your friend to.  There are also loads of things that you can do while catching up.  After all, this is Pittsburgh that we’re talking about.  This is a city that’s not only popular for its major league teams, but also for its tourist attractions.  In fact, it’s not uncommon to see a group of tourists wandering about.

Don’t leave your friend to wander around with no guide.  You’d want your friend to have fun memories of the city that you call your home.  You’re lucky that you’re in Pittsburgh because entertaining friends is very easy if you’re in a city that has a lot to offer.

Where exactly can you take your friend?  Well, it’s a good idea to try and remember the things that your friend likes.  Is he a sports fan?  Take your friend to watch a game of one of the city’s major league teams and show him or her what “Steeler Nation” is all about.

Also, it’s a good idea to introduce to him or her to the culture of the city.  You can take him or her downtown in order to see what Pittsburgh is all about.  Treat your friend to a few meals from the most popular restaurants in the city.  You should also shop in some of the most popular shopping districts.  If your friend likes shopping, he or she will enjoy shopping in Pittsburgh.

Also, make sure that you check out Ticketsburgh.com.  What is it, exactly?  It’s actually a site where you can get ticket deals for upcoming shows, performances and concerts.  Check to see when your friend is arriving and check out the available deals for those dates.  Your friend doesn’t need to be “sophisticated” or “cultured”.  Your friend will surely enjoy a show, performance or concert in Pittsburgh.

Now, you’re probably thinking that it’s going to be expensive.  After all, it’s been years since you’ve watched one of these performances in Pittsburgh.  After all, they are world-class performances so it’s  understandable if they command world-class prices.  But with the help of Ticketsburgh.com, you’ll soon find out that you can easily treat your friend since the site offers amazing ticket deals and discounts for these shows, concerts and performances!

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