PNC Park (Pittsburg, Pennsylvania)

Since we were in the Pittsburg area during baseball season, we wanted to get tickets to a Pirates game at PNC Park. It just so happened the Pirates were playing against the Boston Red Sox that particular week, and the game we wanted to attend was pretty much sold out by the time we got around to buying tickets.  As it turned out, we ended up with bleacher seats, not a bad thing really, as we like to wander around, explore the park, take pictures, and get an overall feel for the surroundings. PNC Park, which opened in spring 2001, is an intimate, classic-style ballpark that embraces the progressiveness of Pittsburgh while saluting the spirit of early ballpark originals. 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. Even though the home team lost the game we attended (Pirates 2, Sox 4), we still had a great time and were glad of the chance to visit another ball park.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

The capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is a sight to behold, ranking high on our list of most impressive capitols to date. You wouldn't necessarily know this from the outside, or even initially upon entering the first few rooms after walking through the entry doors.  We were inside for quite a while, not realizing what was housed deep inside, before we finally entered the center of the capitol and had our breath taken away by the stunning décor. Everywhere we looked there was something new to see, details missed upon first glance revealing themselves only after standing still long enough to start taking it all in.  The capitol is often referred to as a Palace of Art because of its many sculptures, murals, and stained glass windows. Hopefully some of these pictures capture a hint of that beauty.