Pittsburgh Attractions
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On the north-western Allegheny Plateau, at the point where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers join to form the Ohio, lies the city of Pittsburgh, surrounded by the wooded hills of the western Appalachians. The wealth of the city came from these hills: the coal mined here was the basis of a great steel industry which at one time produced half the total requirements of the United States. This branch of industry is still a major element in the city's economy, but since the crisis of the antiquated American steel industry in the 1970s a process of restructuring has been under way, and Pittsburgh now has a range of other industries as well, in particular service industries, high tech industry and light industry.
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Andy Warhol Museum
The Andy Warhol Museum contains a large collection of works by this native of Pittsburgh.
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Carnegie Science Center
The Carnegie Science Center features a vast number of science and technology related displays, with many interactive exhibits.
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Point State Park
Point State Park was the former site of Fort Pitt. One of the highlights is the huge fountain, which is one of the largest in the country.