Hello again! Now that you've gotten into town and checked into your accomodations, it's time to have a little fun!

Attractions

If you've watched a Pittsburgh Steelers game, there are a few things you'll be guaranteed to see. An active steel mill, exiting the Fort Pitt Tunnel to a view of the city, fries on a sandwich (more on that later) and inclines. The famous red and yellow cars ride on the Duquesne Incline (http://www.duquesneincline.org/) while its less famous cousin, the Monongahela Incline (http://www.portauthority.org/paac/RiderServices/Inclines.aspx) is a few hundred feet down the road. Nearby is Station Square, an entertainment complex with hotels, nightlife, and shopping (a quick note...clothing is sales tax-free in PA)

On the other side of the Monongahela River is the arena and a personal favorite place of mine, the Heinz History Center and Western PA Sports Hall of Fame (http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/). The Strip District is a shopping district, with just about any food you could imagine.

A little further out is the North Shore of Pittsburgh. Heinz Field and PNC Park can be found here, along with the Rivers Casino (http://www.riverscasino.com/pittsburgh/), a full casino with all of the amenities. Next to Heinz Field and Rivers is the Carnegie Science Center (http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/), with an IMAX theater and a decommissioned World War 2 diesel submarine. The National Aviary (http://www.aviary.org/) is also on the North Side, the largest bird-focused zoo in the US.

Restaurants/Bars

Unfortunately, the area around Consol Energy Center itself is a little...lacking. 3 years ago, I wrote a similar guide for Kansas State fans, and the old arena was still standing, but I promised that if they came back in a few years there would be more to do. Well, the old arena was torn down but the Powers That Be haven't been able to get the land developed yet...check back in a few years! There are still a few places to check out. The Steelhead Brasserie (http://www.thesteelhead.com/) and Souper Bowl (http://souperbowlpgh.com/) are longstanding options for fans to grab a quick drink between sessions. Recently, the Blue Line Grille (http://www.bluelinegrille.com/) opened up as a new spacious hockey-themed bar with booths in the penalty box. All 3 can get a little crowded, but not crowded enough that getting a drink is impossible

What the Arena District lacks, the South Side more than makes up for. In approxmately 30 city blocks, from Station Square to the Birmingham Bridge Tavern lies what may be the highest concentration of bars in North America. I couldn't possibly describe them all, and visiting 80 or so of them takes a heartier pub crawler than I, though I do have 3 favorites to recommend. Fatheads (http://fatheadspittsburgh.com/) is a nationally famous location with 15 of their own beers on tap and 25 or so guest beers along with what may be the finest pub grub in the city. Pipers Pub (http://www.piperspub.com/) is Scottish-themed, and along with 2 dozen taps features as extensive a list of Scotch and other whisk(e)ys as I've seen in my life. Smokin' Joes (http://www.smokinjoessaloon.com/) has the best selection of beers, with 60 on tap and a few hundred bottles in coolers right behind the bar. Whereever you go, you'll have a time to remember (or forget!)

We've also got a lot of locally made beers, ciders and liquors to try. If breweries are your thing, then check out the RateBeer list . Church Brew Works (http://www.churchbrew.com/) is a must-see, a large brewpub built into a desconsecrated Catholic Church. Down the hill are a pair of well-received new openings, Roundabout (http://roundaboutbeer.com/) and Grist House (http://gristhousebrewing.com/) . Finally, across the river stands Pittsburgh's oldest and largest craft brewery, Penn Brewing (http://www.pennbrew.com/). Penn focuses on German-style food and beer, though they also make fine pale ales and IPAs to keep with modern trends. Arsenal Cider House(http://www.arsenalciderhouse.com/) focuses on making artisinal ciders from puckeringly dry to diabetes-inducicingly sweet. If you want something a little harder, Wigle Whiskey (https://www.wiglewhiskey.com) and Maggie's Farm Rum (http://maggiesfarmrum.com/) come highly recommended.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention Primanti Brothers in a Pittsburgh hospitality article. This is the place that put fries and coleslaw onto a sandwich, and just about everyone recommends that you visit. Personally, I enjoy them every now and then, especially as late night food, but I can't say that they're life-altering either (in heresies, that's a bit like a Texan saying that brisket is "OK, I suppose").

With all of these nightlife options, I should mention in-town public transportation. In Part 1, I mentioned that finding a cab is like finding a unicorn, so I honestly wouldn't recommend that. Fortunately, the issues with Uber/Lyft at the airport don't exist downtown, so if you use one of those services, you should be fine. I'm not familiar with the Port Authority schedules, but for either bus lines or light rail/subway service, you can find them at .

Well, I hope this helps! Pittsburgh is a friendly city and I'm certain that you'll have a great time rooting on your Longhorns. If you have any questions, you can get in touch with me on Twitter at @PensBeerGeek. Good luck!