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2 0 2 1 NASBLA Annual Conference THINGS TO DO IN PITTSBURGH, SEPTEMBER 26 - 29, 2021 E C N E R E F N O C

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3 WELCOME 14 ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS 2021 NASBLA Annual Conference 15 PLACES TO SEE & 4 , SCIENCE & EXPLORE HISTORY CENTERS 16 OTHER THINGS TO DO 8 SIGHTSEEING TOURS & DAY TRIPS 17 RESTAURANTS

10 INCLINES 26 BREWERIES, WINERIES & DISTILLERIES 11 PARKS 29 SHOPPING 13 SPORTING FACILITIES

2 WELCOME to the 62nd Annual NASBLA Conference.

We would like to welcome each of you to the 2021 NASBLA Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 26 - 29, 2021.

We hope you enjoy Pittsburgh and all that this and state have to offer. We have included some restaurants, activities and attractions that you may be interested in while spending time in Pittsburgh.

This Annual Conference is a combination learning conference, annual business meeting, committee meeting, workshop, learning lab and colleague roundtable event 2 for state recreational boating safety professionals and others in the RBS community. 0 2

This conference will provide you with focused learning sessions, thought-provoking 1 speakers, an expansive expo hall and plenty of networking opportunities. N A S B

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Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square 3 ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS MUSEUMS, SCIENCE & HISTORY CENTERS

The Andy Phone: (412) 237-8300 117 Sandusky St. Website: https://www.warhol.org/ Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Email: [email protected] Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the place of ’s birth, holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials. We are one of the most comprehensive single-artist museums in the world and the largest in .

Carnegie Museum of Art Phone: (412) 622-3131

S 4400 Forbes Ave. Website: https://cmoa.org/ R

E Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Email: [email protected] T is arguably the first contemporary art museum in the , N

E collecting the “Old Masters of tomorrow” since the inception of the Carnegie International in C 1896. Today, the museum is one of the most dynamic major art institutions in America and a Y

R cultural leader in the Pittsburgh region. Its collection—over 30,000 objects—contains an O

T extensive range of visual arts. The museum explores the role of art through a variety of S I thought-provoking and interactive programming where visitors can engage with this historic H collection. &

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The Andy Warhol Museum Carnegie Museum of Art

4 Carnegie Museum of Natural History USS Requin (SS 481) - M U

Carnegie Museum of Natural History Phone: (412) 622-3131 S E

4400 Forbes Ave. Website: https://carnegiemnh.org/ U

Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Email: [email protected] M S

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is among the ,

S top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary C I collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, E N

conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific C E

knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about &

science, nature, and world cultures. H I S

Carnegie Science Center Phone: (412) 237-3400 T 1 Allegheny Ave. Website: https://carnegiesciencecenter.org/ O R

Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Email: [email protected] Y

Located in the heart of Pittsburgh's between and Rivers Casino, Carnegie C E Science Center offers four floors of interactive exhibits guaranteed to wow visitors of all ages in a N T safe, family-friendly setting. Experience what it's like to work on a space station in SpacePlace, or E R play against a in roboworld®. Take a walking tour of history S in the world-renowned Miniature Railroad & Village®. Come aboard USS Requin (SS 481), a real Cold War-era moored in the . Learn about Pennsylvania's waterways in H2Oh!, and get a closer look at some of the state's native species. Plan your visit to Pittsburgh's family destination for interactive experiences in science and technology today!

5 Phone: (412) 621-1268 3339 Penn Ave. Website: https://clementemuseum.com/ Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Email: [email protected] The Clemente Museum is housed in historic Engine House 25, located in the revitalized Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. Executive Director and Curator, Duane Rieder, has meticulously renovated Engine House 25 to showcase the world’s largest exhibited collection of artifacts, works of art, literature, photographs, memorabilia, and related materials which focus on , his teammates, his personal life, and his humanitarian causes. Whether it is the Gold Gloves, The Silver Slugger Award, The 1960 and ’71 World Series Rings, the cleats and home base from the ’71 series or the name of his wife, Vera, scratched into a vase Roberto made for her, visitors to the museum will leave knowing, more fully, what made Roberto Clemente a great man.

Mattress Factory Museum of Contemporary Art Phone: (412) 231-3169 500 Sampsonia Way Website: https://mattress.org/ Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Email: [email protected] The is a museum and experimental lab for living artists. Located in Pittsburgh's S

R historic Northside, just minutes from , we host artists from around the world E

T and around the corner as they create site-specific installation art that transforms spaces in two N

E historic row homes, a converted mattress warehouse and the surrounding campus. In addition to C revolving installations created by artists-in-residence, the Mattress Factory, founded in 1977, is home Y

R to permanent installations by Greer Lankton, James Turrell, Winifred Lutz, Yayoi Kusama and more. O T S I H

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The Clemente Museum Mattress Factory Museum of Contemporary Art

6 Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Senator John Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Phone: (724) 228-9256 M U

1 Museum Rd. Website: https://pa-trolley.org/ S E

Washington, PA 15301 Email: [email protected] U Take a ride into the past at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum! Imagine a Museum where visitors are M S ,

actually encouraged to touch the exhibits and ride in them too! We are a lot more than a trolley ride; S our museum guides will put the trolley in its historical context, and explain what life was like 50-100 C I years ago. Admission includes 4-mile scenic trolley rides, exhibits, guided tour, theater, museum E N

store and picnic area. As part of the Blue Star Museums Program, admission to the Pennsylvania C E

Trolley Museum will be free for all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial &

Day through Labor Day. H I Senator John Heinz History Center Phone: (412) 454-6000 S T

1212 Smallman St. Website: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ O R

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Email: [email protected] Y

An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the History Center explores Pittsburgh’s 250-year history C E with highlights including Mister Rogers, Heinz, and the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. N T E

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Phone: (412) 621-4253 R S 4141 Fifth Ave. Website: https://www.soldiersandsailorshall.org/ Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Email: [email protected] Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. operates one of the nation's only military museum dedicated to honoring the men and women of all branches of service. Within this historic landmark are exhibits displaying artifacts, a concert hall and elegant ballroom available for rent.

7 SIGHTSEEING TOURS & DAY TRIPS

City Brew Tours Pittsburgh Phone: (888) 623-8687 112 Washington Pl. Website:https://www.citybrewtours.com/pittsburgh/ Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Email: [email protected] Experience the rich in an entirely new way. Spend the day with City Brew Tours as we sample our way through the city along a journey filled with craft breweries, artisan and delicious food! With over a decade of experience, City Brew Tours has created the ultimate craft experience that blends history, beer knowledge, transportation, and great food with unrivaled access to Pittsburgh’s top breweries and their beer.

Kayak Pittsburgh Phone: (412) 255-0564 1 Federal St. Website:https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/kayak Pittsburgh, PA 15212 -pittsburgh/ On the Allegheny River in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Kayak Pittsburgh rents solo and tandem kayaks, canoes, and hydrobikes for peaceful urban exploration. Kayak Pittsburgh is a project of

S Venture Outdoors which is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. P I

R Molly’s Trolleys Pittsburgh Phone: (412) 281-2085 T 2524 Penn Ave. Website: https://www.mollystrolleyspgh.com/ Y

A Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Email: [email protected] D At Molly's Trolleys, we offer exciting, fully narrated sightseeing tours of Pittsburgh - perfect for the &

S whole family! We invite you to join us on a tour through some of the most popular Pittsburgh R neighborhoods, including: , Downtown, Strip District, North Shore and Mt. Washington. Our U

O knowledgeable tour guides make for an unforgettable experience as they blend history with current T events, and keep each tour interesting and fun! G N I E E S T H G I S

City Brew Tours Pittsburgh Kayak Pittsburgh Molly’s Trolleys Pittsburgh

8 Carrie Blast Furnaces - Rivers of Steel SurfSUP Adventures S I G

Rivers of Steel Phone: (412) 464-4020 H

623 East 8th Ave., The Bost Building Website: https://riversofsteel.com/ T S

Homestead, PA 15120 Email: [email protected] E E I

For over 25 years, Rivers of Steel has worked to tell the stories of southwestern Pennsylvania through N its programs and attractions, amplifying this region’s legacy and enabling locals and tourists alike to G

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connect the past with the present and gain a greater appreciation of Pittsburgh’s role in American O history. Rivers of Steel’s attractions include three National Historic Landmarks, including the Carrie U R

Blast Furnaces in Swissvale and Rankin, The Bost Building in Homestead, and the W.A. Young & Sons S

Foundry and Machine Shop in Rices Landing, in addition to the historic Pump House in Munhall - site & of the 1892 Battle of Homestead, and the Explorer riverboat, which offers heritage sightseeing tours D A on the water. Y

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SurfSUP Adventures Website: https://www.surfsupadventures.com/ R I P

Phone: (724) 989-7259 Email: [email protected] S SurfSUP Adventures is your premier guide and outfitter for standup paddleboarding in Pittsburgh. Trip selections include: eco-tours, SUP yoga, nighttime glow paddles, whitewater adventures, river surfing, rentals and sales. SurfSUP also offers instructor certifications, lessons, and training. For your large groups and private events, SurfSUP provides team building, retreats, and youth programs that are suitable for all ages and skill levels. You will receive free photography and top-of-the-line equipment on every SurfSUP Adventure. Choose from locations including: Moraine State Park, the Islands of Oakmont, Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers, and more.

9 INCLINES

Duquesne Incline Phone: (412) 381-1665 1197 W. Carson St. Website: http://www.duquesneincline.org/ Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Email: [email protected] Take a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country. Opened on May 20, 1877, the Duquesne Incline was rescued and restored by a group of local residents in 1963 and still delights residents and visitors with its original, elegant, wooden cable . Enjoy a spectacular panorama of Pittsburgh and its three rivers. Ride to the incline's Observation Deck in the 140-year-old Incline car to see what USA Today Weekend Magazine calls one of the "10 most beautiful views in America". Now you can visit the interior of the incline and watch the machinery while it operates. The Duquesne Incline's upper station houses a museum of Pittsburgh history, including photos and a storehouse of information on inclines from around the world. Unusual Pittsburgh souvenirs, maps and photos can be found at the gift shop.

Monongahela Incline Phone: (412) 442-2000

S 8 Grandview Ave. Website: https://monongahelaincline.com/ E

N Port Authority of Allegheny County Email: [email protected] I

L Pittsburgh, PA 15211 C

N The recently refurbished Monongahela Incline was built in 1870 by engineer John J. Endres, and has I been in nearly continuous use for a century and a half. It was the first passenger funicular railway built in the United States. Added to The National Register of Historic Places in 1977, this icon of Pittsburgh history was built to transport workers up and down "Coal Hill" which was otherwise almost inaccessible from the city proper. "Coal Hill" is now known as Mount Washington. A popular tourist attraction that also serves thousands of daily commuters.

Duquesne Incline Monongahela Incline

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Frick Park Website: S 1981 Beechwood Blvd. https://www.trailpittsburgh.org/parks/frick-park/ Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Email: [email protected] Phone: (412) 682-7275 Frick Park of Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, is a tight network of well-maintained singletrack trails and fire roads. Known as Pittsburgh’s woodland park for its extensive trails throughout steep valleys and wooded slopes, Frick Park is an ideal escape from the noise of the city. The multi-use trails are well marked, with several access points servings as entrances. Doubletrack and singletrack trails abound, welcoming walkers, hikers, and mountain bikers alike. Singletrack trails vary from mild to wild and there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Frick Park Environmental Center Phone: (412) 586-4576 2005 Beechwood Blvd. Website: https://pittsburghparks.org/frick- Pittsburgh, PA 15217 environmental-center/ A project of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and the City of Pittsburgh, the Frick Environmental Center is a certified Living Building that has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum. The Frick Environmental Center provides families, students, and learners of all ages with a state-of-the-art space for hands-on, experiential environmental education. The Center serves as the classroom base for programming that extends into the surrounding park woodlands, streams, meadows and trails.

11 Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at One Schenley Park Website: https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/ Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Email: [email protected] Phone: (412) 622-6914 Explore the beauty and wonders of nature at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, encompassing 15 acres including the historic 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens. Experience breathtaking seasonal flower shows, exclusive commissioned exhibits, immersive Tropical Forest, renowned orchid and bonsai collections, historic and contemporary art, industry-leading sustainable architecture and much more at one of America’s oldest and largest conservatories.

Point State Park Website: 101 Commonwealth Place https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark Pittsburgh, PA 15222 /PointStatePark/Pages/default.aspx Phone: (412) 565-2850 Email: [email protected] , located at the confluence of three rivers, is at the tip of Pittsburgh’s “Golden Triangle.” The park commemorates and preserves the strategic and historic heritage of the area during the S

K French and Indian War (1754-1763). Point State Park is a National Historic Landmark. R A

P Three Rivers Heritage Trail Website: 12 Freeport Street https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/three-rivers- Pittsburgh, PA 15223 heritage-trail/ Phone: (412) 488-0212 Email: [email protected] The Three Rivers Heritage Trail is a multi‑use riverfront trail system in the Pittsburgh region. This 33‑mile nonlinear trail has segments on both banks of Pittsburgh’s three rivers with access to city neighborhoods, business districts, and local attractions. The trail promotes a healthy lifestyle, is popular for recreation, and provides a safe route for commuters.

Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at Schenley Park Point State Park

12 Heinz Field PNC Park PPG Paints Arena SPORTING FACILITIES

Heinz Field – Home of the &

100 Ave. Phone: (412) 697-7150

Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Website: https://heinzfield.com/ S P

Heinz Field is a football stadium located in the North Shore neighborhood of Pittsburgh, O Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football R T I

League, and the Pittsburgh Panthers college football team. The stadium opened in 2001, after the N controlled implosion of the teams' previous home, . Heinz Field is named for the G

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locally based H. J. Heinz Company, which purchased the in 2001. Attendance for the A 68,400 seat stadium has sold out for every Steelers home game, a streak which dates back to 1972. C I L I

PNC Park – Home of the Phone: (412) 323-5000 T I 115 Federal St., PNC Park at the North Shore Website: https://www.mlb.com/pirates/ballpark E S Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Email: [email protected] PNC Park is a baseball park located on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the fifth home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the city's (MLB) franchise. It was opened during the 2001 MLB season, after the controlled implosion of the Pirates' previous home, Three Rivers Stadium. Its prime location along the shore of the Allegheny River takes advantage of scenic vistas of the downtown skyline and riverfront, creating an exciting and dramatic urban sports venue.

PPG Paints Arena – Home of the 1001 Fifth Ave. Phone: (412) 642-1800 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Website: http://www.ppgpaintsarena.com/ PPG Paints Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that serves as the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the (NHL). The Arena also serves as a regional host to more than 150 events per year, including the (), (college hockey) and other NCAA events. 13 ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

National Aviary Phone: (412) 323-7235 700 Arch St. Website: https://www.aviary.org/ Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Email: [email protected] The National Aviary is open to guests daily, except Tuesdays, from 10 am to 5 pm. Timed entry tickets are required and are available for purchase at https://shop.aviary.org. With enhanced safety protocols and immersive experiences, the National Aviary is excited for your visit! The National Aviary is home to more than 500 birds from around the world, many of them threatened or endangered in the wild. Large walk-through habitats, including the newly renovated Grasslands, allow for close interactions between visitors and free-flying birds. Immersive experiences offer opportunities to meet species rarely found in zoos up-close.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Phone: (412) 665-3640 7370 Baker St. Website: https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/ Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Email: [email protected] Enjoy a family experience that fosters understanding, respect, and appreciation of wildlife with a visit to S

R the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Take a trip to the Islands and get an eye to eye view of siamangs, E

T Visayan warty pigs, Philippine crocodiles, and clouded leopards. Venture into the Jungle for an Odyssey N

U of fun where you’ll discover our giant anteater, the elusive fossa, the world’s largest rat, the capybara,

O and the pygmy hippo. Take in the scenic bird’s-eye view of the African Savanna before heading to the C

N PPG Aquarium and Water’s Edge, home of the impressive polar bear and playful sea otter. E

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National Aviary Pittsburgh Zoo

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Mount Washington Website: E E

Mount Washington Overlook https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/neighborhoods/ &

Pittsburgh, PA 15204 mt-washington/ E

A grand view awaits atop Mt. Washington, one of the most visited neighborhoods in Pittsburgh. X P

Running the length of the mount, Grandview Avenue provides unique vantage points of Pittsburgh's L O beautiful skyline. "Restaurant Row" boasts stunning views coupled with elegant, fine dining. Pull R E yourself away from the view on Shiloh Street for delicious ice cream, yummy baked goods, ice cold beer and bountiful breakfasts. Mt. Washington is a feast for the eyes...and the tummy too!

Strip District Website: 2100 Penn Ave. https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/neighborhoods/ Pittsburgh, PA 15289 strip-district/ The Strip, as it's called, is foodie heaven and as authentic as it is fun. Locals love it for its low, low prices and tremendous selections. The one-half square mile shopping district is chock full of ethnic grocers, produce stands, meat and fish markets and sidewalk vendors. Breathe deep because you won't want to escape the splendid aromas of fresh-roasted coffee or just-baked bread. Bordering Downtown, this neighborhood is pure Pittsburgh.

15 OTHER THINGS TO DO

Bob O'Connor Golf Course Phone: (412) 622-6959 5370 Schenley Drive Website: https://www.thebobgc.com/ Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Located in Schenley Park, just minutes from downtown in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, Bob O'Conner Golf Course is the only course located within city limits. The beautiful 18-hole walking course is set with the rolling hills of the park and is open throughout the year, weather permitting. Otherwise, the course also offers three full-sized indoor simulators, reservations only.

Rivers Casino Phone: (412) 231-7777 777 Casino Dr. Website: https://www.riverscasino.com/ Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Email: [email protected] Rivers Casino is a premier Western Pennsylvania entertainment destination. Conveniently located on Pittsburgh's North Shore, next to Heinz Field and PNC Park, and overlooking the Ohio River, Rivers Casino offers gaming, entertainment (including concerts), casual and fine dining, and more!

O Zone 28 Phone: (412) 828-1100 D 2525 Freeport Rd. Website: https://www.zone28.com/ O

T Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Email: [email protected]

S All ages entertainment venue with 33 bowling lanes, Suite 28: luxury event space (banquet room with G

N private bowling lanes and private bar), laser tag, huge game room, Escape Zone escape rooms, End I

H Zone Sports Bar featuring an extensive beer selection, Rail House restaurant, outdoor patio and Beer T Park with cornhole, bocce, board games, jumbotron TV and more! R E H T O

Bob O'Connor Golf Course Rivers Casino Zone 28

16 RESTAURANTS

BUCA DI BEPPO 3 Station Square Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 2 minutes from hotel. 0.2 miles. Phone: (412) 471-9463 Website: https://www.bucadibeppo.com/ An authentic Italian restaurant offering flavorful Italian dining: Dine with family and friends while enjoying the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality. In the spirit of the Italian culture,

S dishes are served family style and are meant to be T

N shared. Groups small and large can come together A

R to pass platters of mouth-watering cuisine around

U the table for all to enjoy. A Buca di Beppo T S E

R CARMELLA’S PLATES & PINTS 1908 E. Carson St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203 8 minutes from hotel. 1.7 miles. Phone: (412) 918-1215 Website: https://carmellasplatesandpints.com/ A newly renovated restaurant that has a modern yet rustic take on our food menu along with our décor. Enjoy our earthy-stone fireplace in the cooler months and our outdoor seating with retractable windows in the warmer months. We carry over 150 Bourbons and Scotches- 27 craft tap beers- 11 whiskeys on tap and 11 wines on tap. CHEERS!

Carmella’s Plates & Pints

17 CITY WORKS EATERY & POUR HOUSE 2 PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222 6 minutes from hotel. 1.2 miles. Phone: (412) 448-2900 Website: https://www.cityworksrestaurant.com/pittsburgh/ City Works Eatery & Pour House features classic American food with brilliant chef-driven twists, 90+ local and global craft beers on draft and an upbeat, energetic atmosphere.

City Works Eatery & Pour House

COUGHLIN’S LAW KITCHEN & ALE HOUSE

10 Virginia Ave. R E

Pittsburgh, PA 15211 S T

5 minutes from hotel. 1.1 miles. A

Phone: (412) 586-5673 U R

Website: https://www.eatatcoughlinslaw.com/ A N

Kitchen and Ale house in Pittsburgh's Mount Washington! T Featuring 43 rotating taps, seasonal menu with local ingredients S and outdoor seating. Laid-back brewpub offering tacos, pub steaks & burgers alongside beers & happy hour drafts.

Coughlin’s Law Kitchen & Ale House

EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD 501 Grant St., Ste. 100 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 5 minutes from hotel. 1.0 miles. Phone: (412) 391-1714 Website: https://www.eddiev.com/home Eddie V’s is a fine dining restaurant specializing in seasonal prime seafood flown in daily from pristine waters from around the world and artfully prepared and presented. Premium hand-carved steaks are aged to ensure peak flavor. Culinary influences include Modern

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Asian, Classic American and Southern cuisines.

18 GANDY DANCER SALOON 100 West Station Square Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 2 minutes from hotel. 0.2 miles. Phone: (412) 261-1717 Website: https://www.gandydancerrestaurant.com/ Attached to the Grand Concourse is its more casual sister restaurant, The Gandy Dancer Saloon features a rustic atmosphere with wood plank floors and small secluded booths, a long oak bar and another horse-shoe bar & pasta station, both with tall bar stools. The Gandy offers patrons a more casual list of foods including fresh fish, pastas, sandwiches and chowders. Entertainment is featured seven nights a week. S T

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A GRAND CONCOURSE T 100 West Station Square Dr. S E Pittsburgh, PA 15219 R 2 minutes from hotel. 0.2 miles. Phone: (412) 261-1717 Website: https://www.grandconcourserestaurant.com/ Housed in the beautifully preserved Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station, the Grand Concourse restaurant at Station Square is a true testament of grandeur and elegant dining. With a cathedral stained-glass vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and a dramatic staircase, guests are quickly transported to the glamorous side of the Progressive Era with the luxury of a modern day menu. Our award-winning seafood restaurant boasts a fine selection of our signature seafood dinner specials, tender steaks, poultry, and on Sundays, the best brunch in Pittsburgh. Grand Concourse

19 HARD ROCK CAFE 230 W. Station Square Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15219 1 minute from hotel. 0.2 miles. Phone: (412) 481-7625 Website: https://www.hardrockcafe.com/location/pittsburgh/ What started as an American diner in the heart of London has blossomed into a way of life. Hard Rock came jammin' into Pittsburgh in the summer of 2002 with an industrial ceiling and exposed-brick stage with indoor seating, seasonal outdoor patio,

Hard Rock Cafe and a private indoor patio room overlooking the dancing fountain.

HOMERUN HARRY’S 87 W Station Square Dr. R

Pittsburgh, PA 15219 E S

1 minute from hotel. 0.1 mile. T A

Phone: (412) 594-7337 U R

Website: http://www.homerunharrys.com/ A

Located at Station Square, Pittsburgh's premier restaurant and N T

entertainment complex. Harrys’ features 26 flat screen televisions S along with the best food and beverage deals in the burg. Pool tables, darts, photo booth, ATM, karaoke, trivia games, and more.

Homerun Harry’s Hand tossed pizza from made from scratch.

JOE’S CRAB SHACK 226 West Station Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 1 minute from hotel. 0.1 mile. Phone: (412) 690-2404 Website: https://www.joescrabshack.com/ Joe knows seafood. Step inside Joe's Crab Shack and you will feel as if you are in a Gulf Coast fishing camp. The Joe's experience is just so cool and comfortable. It's loved by adults and kids alike. Boogie over to the patio so you can chill out and pound some crabs. Or if you'd

Joe’s Crab Shack rather stay inside, kick-back and enjoy a relaxed meal.

20 KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT 225 W Station Square Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 1 minute from hotel. 0.1 mile. Phone: (412) 765-3200 Website: https://www.kikupittsburgh.net/ This relaxing atmosphere, with dim lights and Japanese music, transforms your Station Square experience to a peaceful East Asian dining affair. Kiku preserves the style of a Japanese tea room, with paper windows and Kiku Japanese Restaurant lanterns in the Edo tradition.

LA TAVOLA ITALIANA RESTAURANT 1 Boggs Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15211 S

T 6 minutes from hotel. 1.3 miles. N Phone: (412) 481-3336 A

R Website: http://www.latavolaitalianarestaurant.com/ U

A One of our favorite restaurants in the city, La Tavola is T

S the place to go if you want the slow Italian dining E

R experience. With amazing fried calamari, homemade pastas, killer desserts (try the dolce amore), and a BYOB La Tavola Italiana Restaurant policy, this is one we go back to again and again.

LEMONT RESTAURANT 1114 Grandview Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15211 7 minutes from hotel. 2.6 miles. Phone: (412) 431-3100 Website: http://www.lemontpittsburgh.com/LeMont/ LeMont on Grandview Avenue on Mt. Washington is a Pittsburgh landmark with the premier view of Pittsburgh. Special events, weddings and private parties for 500 guests. Entertainment on weekends. Business casual attire. Lemont Restaurant

21 THE MELTING POT 242 W Station Square Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 1 minute from hotel. 0.1 mile. Phone: (412) 261-3477 Website: https://www.meltingpot.com/ Discover all the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and fabulous four-course fondue dinners. Guests enjoy a choice of four flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees

The Melting Pot combined with special dipping sauces.

MONTEREY BAY FISH GROTTO 1411 Grandview Ave. R

Pittsburgh, PA 15211 E S

6 minutes from hotel. 2.4 miles. T A

Phone: (412) 481-4414 U

Website: https://www.montereybayfishgrotto.com/ R A

Located high on top of Mt. Washington, Monterey Bay is just as N T

famous for its mouthwatering fresh seafood and impeccable S service as it is for its stunning panoramic views of Pittsburgh. Dive in to a specially crafted menu of the freshest fish, flown in daily,

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto and showcasing local ingredients to suit all tastes.

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 625 Liberty Ave, Suite 180, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 7 minutes from hotel. 1.4 miles. Phone: (412) 261-7141 Website: https://www.mortons.com/location/mortons-the- steakhouse-pittsburgh-pa/ Driven by the desire to provide genuine hospitality–for our guests and our employees–we offer a setting where people truly care about one another and show it in everything they do. The high level of

Morton’s The Steakhouse respect and enthusiasm that runs through our entire organization is evident in many ways.

22 PRIMANTI BROS. Multiple Locations: Market Square The Strip District 2 South Market Square 46 18th St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 6 minutes from hotel. 10 minutes from hotel. 1.0 miles. 2.1 miles. Phone: (412) 261-1599 Phone: (412) 263-2142 Website: https://primantibros.com/ Home of the almost famous sandwich. Born in 1933 from a small wooden lunch stand in the Strip District to today with over 20 locations in Pittsburgh and South Florida, Primanti Bros. is a Pittsburgh tradition. These over-stuffed sandwiches with your choice of grilled meat topped with fresh hand-cut french fries, sweet and sour

S crunchy coleslaw, two slices of tomato all between two T Primanti Bros. N fresh slices of Italian bread have become world famous! A R U

A REDBEARD’S BAR & GRILL T

S 201 Shiloh St. E

R Pittsburgh, PA 15211 6 minutes from hotel. 1.3 miles. Phone: (412) 431-3730 Website: https://www.redbeardspgh.com/ Redbeard's Sports Bar and Grill is the leader in the Pittsburgh Sports Bar industry with locations in Downtown Pittsburgh and Mt. Washington. A dedicated sports bar and grill serving up bar staples, daily specials, and a large outdoor patio area. Your downtown destination for EXCELLENT food, GREAT drinks, and an even BETTER time! Showing your favorite sporting events year-round!

RedBeard’s Bar & Grill

23 SIENNA MERCATO 942 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 9 minutes from hotel. 1.4 miles. Phone: (412) 281-2810 Website: https://www.siennamercato.com/ Sienna Mercato is a 3-story restaurant "marketplace", located at 942 Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh’s historic Cultural District. Each floor boasts a unique, yet complementary dining destination; Emporio: A Meatball Sienna Mercato Joint, Mezzo, and Il Tetto: Rooftop Beer Garden.

THE SUMMIT

200 Shiloh St. R E

Pittsburgh, PA 15211 S T

5 minutes from hotel. 1.1 miles. A U

Phone: (412) 918-1647 R

Website: https://thesummitpgh.com/ A N

The Summit is a full service bar that offers craft T S cocktails, one of the best happy hours in Pittsburgh, and gourmet food - making this one of the prime hangouts for residents of Mount Washington and visitors alike. The Summit

TERRENE 224 W Station Square Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 2 minutes from hotel. 0.2 miles. Phone: (412) 709-6433 Website: https://www.terrenepgh.com/ Terrene is an independent fast-casual restaurant located in Station Square, and we are proud to be a fresh food company offering healthy and hearty options. We serve chopped salads with house made dressing, delicious flat Terrene breads, and bowls with house made sauces.

24 TEXAS DE BRAZIL 240 W. Station Square Drive, Suite D1 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 1 minute from hotel. 0.1 miles. Phone: (412) 230-4004 Website: https://texasdebrazil.com/ Texas de Brazil is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

Texas de Brazil

VUE 412 1200 Grandview Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15211 S

T 7 minute from hotel. 2.6 miles.

N Phone: (412) 381-1919 A

R Website: https://www.vue412.com/ U

A Dishes of seasonally inspired ingredients at their peak of T

S freshness, Classical cooking techniques with our chef’s own E

R twist. Whether on the Dining Level or Lounge Level, you’ll enjoy an ever changing array of wines and beers, or a custom

cocktail. Vue 412

THE YARD 100 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 8 minute from hotel. 1.3 miles. Phone: (412) 291-8182 Website: https://www.theyardpgh.com/ Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Burgers, and Brew Pub. The Official Grilled Cheese of the Pittsburgh Penguins!

The Yard

25 BREWERIES, WINERIES & DISTILLERIES

PENN BREWERY 800 Vinial St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 11 minutes from hotel. 3.0 miles. Phone: (412) 237-9400 Website: https://www.pennbrew.com/ Come visit Pittsburgh’s oldest brewery! is housed in the historic 19th-century E&O Brewery

S building, featuring a German bierhalle, cobblestone E I biergarten, and authentic lagering caves. Our hand- R

E crafted brews have won 21 Great American Beer L L

I Festival® and World Beer Cup® medals. In addition T

S to our beers, Penn offers both contemporary and I

D traditional “Euro-Pittsburgh” fare including wurst,

& schnitzel, and pierogi, as well as flatbreads, salads,

Penn Brewery S

E and sandwiches, in our full-service restaurant. I R E N

I PITTSBURGH WINERY W

2710 Penn Ave. ,

S Pittsburgh, PA 15222 E I 11 minutes from hotel. 2.7 miles. R

E Phone: (412) 566-1000 W

E Website: https://www.pittsburghwinery.com/ R A boutique urban winery, tasting room and intimate B music venue producing exceptional dry artisan wines made from California's finest grapes. The art, music and vibe of the cellar are beautiful. Pittsburgh Winery

26 REFUCILO WINERY 907 Western Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 8 minutes from hotel. 2.5 miles. Phone: (412) 251-0231 Website: https://www.refucilo.wine/ We are located on Western Avenue in Pittsburgh's community. We produce high quality Argentinian wines which we sell at our store, complemented by specialty Tapas. Refucilo Winery

SLY FOX TAPHOUSE AT THE POINT

300 Liberty Ave. B R

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 E W 7 minutes from hotel. 1.3 miles. E

Phone: (412) 586-7474 R I Website: www.slyfoxbeer.com/pittsburgh_downtown E S ,

Since the inaugural brew in 1995, Sly Fox has been W

dedicated to brewing a wide variety of the highest quality I N

beers. Head to Sly Fox's Taphouse in Downtown E R

Pittsburgh for a pint today. I Sly Fox Taphouse at the Point E S

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THE VAULT TAP ROOM D I

1327 E. Carson St. S T

Pittsburgh, PA 15203 I L

7 minutes from hotel. 1.4 miles. L E Phone: (412) 904-4462 R I E

Website: https://www.thevaultpgh.com/ S The Vault Taproom is Pittsburgh's first self-serve draft restaurant and bar serving up craft beer, cider and wine in a unique, upscale casual environment. Here you can depend on great service, unique southern-fusion food, and The Vault Tap Room a rotating selection of craft beer, cider, wine and cocktails.

27 TASTING ROOM AND BOTTLE SHOP 1820, 530 William Penn Pl #2 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 5 minutes from hotel. 1.1 miles. Phone: (412) 904-4224 Website: https://wiglewhiskey.com/ Wigle is family owned and operated. The distillery became operational in December of 2011 and opened to the public in March 2012 after two years of lobbying to change the state laws to allow for an on- premise model of craft distillery to exist in Pennsylvania. Wigle has been the most awarded craft whiskey distillery for five consecutive years by the

S American Craft Spirits Association and has won Best E

I in Category Craft (2015), Best in Category

R Penn Brewery

E Wheat Whiskey (2016), and Best in Category and Class L

L Gin (2016 & 2018). I T S I WIGLE WHISKEY D 2401 Smallman St. & Pittsburgh, PA 15222 S E

I 11 minutes from hotel. 3.3 miles. R

E Phone: (412) 224-2827 N

I Website: https://wiglewhiskey.com/ W

Wigle Whiskey Distillery, Restaurant and Mini- ,

S Museum, located in the Strip District has the most E I awarded Whiskey Distillery in the country by the R

E American Craft Spirits Association for 5 years running. W

E This 2x James Beard nominated Distillery makes R

B Whiskeys, Bourbon, Gin, Rum, Vermouth, Bottled Cocktails and Absinthe from scratch. Open 7 days a week for must-do tours that tell the story of the region's , tastings, and cocktails. Wigle Whiskey

28 SHOPPING

SOUTHSIDE WORKS 424 S 27th St. Suite #300 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 12 minutes from hotel. 2.3 miles. Phone: (412) 481-8800 Website: https://southsideworks.com/ Experience it all in Pittsburgh’s vibrant Southside neighborhood. A city oasis in Pittsburgh’s bustling South Side neighborhood housing the best in fashion, fitness, food & drink, and the companies shaping our

G tomorrow. A place where you can get the works or go N

I to work, hit the trail, and hang in the gathering place P

P for Pittsburghers. Uniquely positioned on Pittsburgh’s O Monongahela riverfront and nestled in Pittsburgh’s H SouthSide Works S historic and bustling Southside neighborhood.

STRIP DISTRICT 2100 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15289 10 minutes from hotel. 2.2 miles. Website: www.visitpittsburgh.com/neighborhoods/strip- district/ The Strip, as it's called, is foodie heaven and as authentic as it is fun. Locals love it for its low, low prices and tremendous selections. The one-half square mile shopping district is chock full of ethnic grocers, produce stands, meat and fish markets, shops and sidewalk vendors. Bordering Downtown, this neighborhood is pure Pittsburgh. Strip District

29 NASBLA Annual Conference www.nasbla.org/annualconference

Registration Registration rates for the conference are: Full Conference - $495.00

Spouse/Guest - $200.00 2 E C N E R E F N O C L A U N N A A L B S A N 1 2 0 NASBLA Associate Member Exhibitor Booth - $850 NASBLA Non-Associate Member Exhibitor Booth - $1,500 More registration options available online

Hotel Sheraton Hotel Pittsburgh at Station Square 300 W. Station Square Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 803-3865

Room Rate: The room rate for a standard guest room is $125.00 (+ tax).

Make Reservations: Click here to make reservations online with a direct link to the NASBLA group.

Reservation Deadline: The deadline to make hotel reservations is Sunday, August 22nd, 2021.

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