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Check out this TabStart page to explore the best online resources that feature schedules for Pittsburgh's 2011 Fourth of July Flashes of Freedom Fireworks Fantasia. The websites below also present terrific hotels, restaurants, cultural events, and kids activities to keep you and your family busy for the entire Fourth of July weekend. From baseball games at PNC Park to blackjack at the Rivers Casino, there are countless places to discover in Pittsburgh this summer.
These pages tell you everything you need to know to have the best seat in the house for Pittsburgh's fireworks displays on the Fourth of July.
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2011 Fireworks at Pittsburgh's Annual Three Rivers Regatta - One of the most anticipated events each summer in Pittsburgh is the Three Rivers Regatta, which is being held this year from Saturday, July 2nd through Monday, July 4th 2011. This year some of the Regatta's highlights include pyrotechnics and aerial stunt performers Circus Orange, the North American Powerboat Championships, and, of course, the "Flashes of Freedom" Fireworks Fantasia.
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Best Secret Places to Watch Fireworks in Pittsburgh on the Fourth of July - Skip the huge crowds gathered in Pittsburgh's Point State Park, North Shore, and Mount Washington to watch Pittsburgh's fireworks display this Fourth of July. Instead, head to one of these under-the-radar locales that offer fantastic views of the city's annual fireworks display.
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Pittsburgh Area Fireworks Schedule for the Fourth of July - The website for local television station WPXI provides this comprehensive list of locations throughout the Pittsburgh area that host fireworks. These listings also include the fireworks' start times.
There's plenty to do in Pittsburgh this Fourth of July weekend during the day before the sun goes down and the Fireworks Fantasia begins.
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Activities for the Fourth of July Weekend 2011 in Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh's premiere newspaper, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, presents this outstanding feature that highlights a number of fantastic activities that your entire family can enjoy this Fourth of July. Take a Moonlight Dance Cruise on one of Pittsburgh's Three Rivers, take part in Pittsburgh's Electronic Music Festival, or listen to the renowned Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at a beautiful outdoor venue.
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Pittsburgh City Paper - Fourth of July Events - The Pittsburgh City Paper features a plethora of fun events on the Fourth of July. From kids activities at the Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh and the Pittsbugh Zoo to outdoor events from the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh offers an unlimited amount of fun summer activities that you can enjoy until the sun goes down and the fireworks commence.
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Pittsburgh PNC's Park to Watch the Pirates - The Pittsburgh Pirates are in town on the Fourth of July for a 1:35pm game against the Houston Astros. The Pirates' home field, PNC Park, is consistently rated one the best places to watch a baseball game in America. With an outfield that offers a lush view of Roberto Clemente Bridge and Pittsburgh's skyscrapers and local food from Pittsburgh favorites like Primanti Brothers and Benkovitz Seafood, you won't even have to bother with action on the field.
Explore these websites to plan your weekend vacation (or staycation) in Pittsburgh this summer.
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Daily Candy Guide to Pittsburgh's Food, Hotels, and Fun - The Daily Candy website offers this excellent overview of some of the best restaurants, hotels, and cultural activities that Pittsburgh has to offer. Head to Serendipity Bistro, Eleven, or Bistro to Go for a bite to eat, stay at the European boutique hotel The Priory, or head to Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh's artsy neighborhood, for a cocktail or two.
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New York Times' Pittsburgh Travel Guide - This page from the New York Times' Travel section details where to stay, what to eat, and what to do while you're in Pittsburgh. The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel and Duncan House are gorgeous hotels to rest your bones after you've eaten at one of the city's premiere dining destinations like the Monterey Bay Fish Grotto, which overlooks Pittsburgh's downtown skyline.
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The Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh's Rivers Casino is a gambler's dream. Featuring a bevy of table games and slot machines and offering a plethora of dining and nightlife options like Andrew's Steak and Seafood, Wheelhouse Bar & Grill, Drum Bar, and Spiral Bar, you'll feel like you're in Las Vegas.