Need help with planning a surprise trip

Jenny · 12-09-2007, 03:38 AM

Hi guys....

I'm planning on surprising my husband (who bleeds Steeler blood!) with a trip to see a game at Heinz Field sometime during the '08 season. We're in California and have never been back there. He will probably squeal like a girl when he sees it!

What hotels do you all recommend that are near the stadium? I'm assuming there are some nice ones within walking distance. Any other suggestions on places to go before the game like a good Steelers fan bar etc.

Thanks for your help!
Jenny

PisnNapalm · 12-09-2007, 09:54 AM

+1 on Lloyd's post. I stayed there before too.

Make sure you hit the Strip and buy lots of Steelers/Pittsburgh gear. :) You can hit Primanti's for some sammitches while you're there too.

MasterOfPuppets · 12-09-2007, 10:18 AM

if you really wanna suprise him....tell him your taking ME , to a game !!!...

...joking

COSteelerfan · 12-09-2007, 11:34 AM

me and my wife went to pittsburgh in 2005 and stayed at the same hotel(Renaissance Hotel). very very nice place. have extra $ for parking though. i wasnt used to that.

Cape Cod Steel Head · 12-09-2007, 11:56 AM

The Hilton is also within walking distance.

Jenny · 12-10-2007, 01:43 PM

Thanks guys!!

HometownGal · 12-10-2007, 02:41 PM

Hi Jenny!

What a wonderful surprise for your hubby!

You could also stay at the Sheraton in Station Square. Very classy hotel and there are some Steelers bars right there in Station Square Shops, as well as Hooters and Filthy McNasty's across the street. The Duquesne Incline is across from the Station Square complex and it will take you up to Mt. Washington where you will see the most beautiful view of the city! Downtown Pittsburgh is right across the Smithfield Street Bridge - a 10 minute walk from the hotel. There is also a Steelers game shuttle which you board right there and the boat will take you across the river and over to Heinz Field and back for a nominal fee. Very enjoyable!

I've linked info on the Sheraton below. Hope it helps and have a safe trip in!

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sherat...propertyID=693

TackleMeBen · 12-10-2007, 03:15 PM

listen to htg. she is good with all the spots in the area. she helped me out not to long ago when i went to a game.

SteelCityMan786 · 12-10-2007, 03:37 PM

Also checkout Jerome's restaraunt. It's not too far from Heinz Field. It's in the Del Monte Building (I believe it's on Art Rooney Ave, it might be on Tony Dorset Drive)

GBMelBlount · 12-10-2007, 04:02 PM

You can also go up the incline (by station square) and eat dinner up on Mt. Washington at night. Stunning view overlooking Pittsburgh. Also, didn't Preacher & his wife stay just a few blocks from the stadium? I think they had a Jacuzzi suite.

12-09-2007, 03:38 AM	#1
Jenny Water Boy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4 Member Number: 7863 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need help with planning a surprise trip Hi guys.... I'm planning on surprising my husband (who bleeds Steeler blood!) with a trip to see a game at Heinz Field sometime during the '08 season. We're in California and have never been back there. He will probably squeal like a girl when he sees it! What hotels do you all recommend that are near the stadium? I'm assuming there are some nice ones within walking distance. Any other suggestions on places to go before the game like a good Steelers fan bar etc. Thanks for your help! Jenny

12-09-2007, 09:54 AM	#2
PisnNapalm Team Owner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spring City, PA Posts: 2,776 Member Number: 1225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need help with planning a surprise trip +1 on Lloyd's post. I stayed there before too. Make sure you hit the Strip and buy lots of Steelers/Pittsburgh gear. :) You can hit Primanti's for some sammitches while you're there too. __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." -Thomas Jefferson Μολὼν λάβε

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COSteelerfan Water Boy Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 24 Member Number: 647 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need help with planning a surprise trip me and my wife went to pittsburgh in 2005 and stayed at the same hotel(Renaissance Hotel). very very nice place. have extra $ for parking though. i wasnt used to that.

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HometownGal Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Burgh Posts: 21,479 Gender: Female Member Number: 2413 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need help with planning a surprise trip Hi Jenny! What a wonderful surprise for your hubby! You could also stay at the Sheraton in Station Square. Very classy hotel and there are some Steelers bars right there in Station Square Shops, as well as Hooters and Filthy McNasty's across the street. The Duquesne Incline is across from the Station Square complex and it will take you up to Mt. Washington where you will see the most beautiful view of the city! Downtown Pittsburgh is right across the Smithfield Street Bridge - a 10 minute walk from the hotel. There is also a Steelers game shuttle which you board right there and the boat will take you across the river and over to Heinz Field and back for a nominal fee. Very enjoyable! I've linked info on the Sheraton below. Hope it helps and have a safe trip in! http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sherat...propertyID=693 __________________ The Anti-Wahoo

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TackleMeBen Southern Belle Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: where all the cute men are(especially the one in my avatar) Posts: 4,854 Gender: Female Member Number: 4435 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need help with planning a surprise trip listen to htg. she is good with all the spots in the area. she helped me out not to long ago when i went to a game. __________________ In memory of my brother Michael, who gave me my love of sports. I will miss you!

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SteelCityMan786 SF's Youngest Legend Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hollidaysburg PA Posts: 19,587 Gender: Male Member Number: 541 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need help with planning a surprise trip Also checkout Jerome's restaraunt. It's not too far from Heinz Field. It's in the Del Monte Building (I believe it's on Art Rooney Ave, it might be on Tony Dorset Drive) __________________ 786 Ways To Score Touchdowns

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GBMelBlount Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western PA Posts: 4,593 Gender: Male Member Number: 5140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need help with planning a surprise trip You can also go up the incline (by station square) and eat dinner up on Mt. Washington at night. Stunning view overlooking Pittsburgh. Also, didn't Preacher & his wife stay just a few blocks from the stadium? I think they had a Jacuzzi suite. __________________ "Happy are those who dream dreams & are ready to pay the price to make them come true." ~ 290.

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