in a nation with a wealth of stunning cities full of compelling stories, ranking Pittsburgh as the No. 2 beauty spot is perhaps our most surprising choice. But the Steel City's aesthetic appeal is undeniable, as is its very American capacity for renewal. Standing on top of Mount Washington, the steep hill that rises giddily on the city's south side, sightsee enjoy unforgettable panorama of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers flowing together to create the mighty Ohio, that waterway so important in the nation's resolve. Rivers cup of downtown's glittering Golden Triangle, where landmark skyscrapers thrust upward like rockets. At night, lights flash on no fewer than 15 bridges. Almost as glamorous as Vista itself is the urban renewal that made it possible. A century ago, a Pall of smoke was so thick over the city that street lights burned all day. As Pittsburgh continues an evolutionary course that has taken it from trading post to the transportation hub for industrial Goliath, we salute its reinvention of the one of America's most scenic and livable communities. The life of a city, there is nothing more beautiful or inspiring than a renaissance. For more, go to pittsburgh.net.
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