I am a lifelong Steeler fan and currenlty live in Denver. I have booked my flight and hotel for this weekend's playoff game to provide my 11 year old son his first hometown Steelers experience. I am asking for ideas from Steeler nation on a tailgate or any events to attend prior to the game?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Lifelong Steeler Fan bringing my son to 1st game this weekend
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We will be tailgating. You're welcome to come hang out. We just ask you chip in $5 (per head) to help cover the cost of food.
Where are you staying?
Where are you staying?
If you will be in town on Saturday, go to the Strip District. Lots of food and Steelers swag for sale.
That's where the original Primanti Brothers is but it can be lined up out the door on Saturdays. The other one downtown in Market Square isn't as crowded.
Big Jim's in Greenfield, as featured on Guy Fieri's TV show, only about two miles out of downtown. Old-timey Yinzer steel town bar with a dining room, it's fine to take an 11 year old. Warning, the portions are enormous so consider ordering one dinner with an extra plate for junior. Despite appearances, the selection of craft beer is excellent. There is an extra parking lot around back.
That's where the original Primanti Brothers is but it can be lined up out the door on Saturdays. The other one downtown in Market Square isn't as crowded.
Big Jim's in Greenfield, as featured on Guy Fieri's TV show, only about two miles out of downtown. Old-timey Yinzer steel town bar with a dining room, it's fine to take an 11 year old. Warning, the portions are enormous so consider ordering one dinner with an extra plate for junior. Despite appearances, the selection of craft beer is excellent. There is an extra parking lot around back.
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Peppi's has the Roethlisberger a must try..........
Hi Mike,having done the same thing years ago with my son,let's hope the weather is half decent for you. As Ron said above ,we went to the strip district for Steelers tidbits. The thing I loved doing with my son,we got in on a Friday,was walking around the city. Feeling the hype. On Saturday we walked over the bridge(we stayed downtown at the William Penn) walking along the river promenade,circling Heinz field taking in the history. As a life long fan ,it was almost surreal. Being a big Pirates fan as well,I could not believe our luck,as the big doors were open to the field. We walked right in and were right on field level looking around at all the seats,the scoreboard. Too cool!
Like I said,hopefully you can get there a day or two early. Take your time walk around. Get out of the hotel for breakfast and lunch.The city was far more beautiful than I had anticipated as well. Have a great time and take lots of pictures! I am jealous.
Like I said,hopefully you can get there a day or two early. Take your time walk around. Get out of the hotel for breakfast and lunch.The city was far more beautiful than I had anticipated as well. Have a great time and take lots of pictures! I am jealous.
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Thank you for the reply and invite! We will be arriving Friday evening and staying at the Omni William Penn downtown. Where is your tailgate located? Haven't been back to a home game since 04 win over Jets, Looking forward to an awesome weekend!
Go Steelers!
Thank you for the reply and invite! We will be arriving Friday evening and staying at the Omni William Penn downtown. Where is your tailgate located? Haven't been back to a home game since 04 win over Jets, Looking forward to an awesome weekend!
Go Steelers!
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Carnegie Science Center and sportsworks are across the Street from the stadium both are kid friendly and fun. I think you can get a package deal.
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Enjoy your stay Mike. I had my son to his first regular season game this year (thanks CPollock!), and he enjoyed the Strip District to grab more Steeler stuff, Primantis (aim well after lunch/dinner, and try to sit near the counter, the one in Market Square has the open concept grill too) the Heinz Sports Museum (you'll walk by it between the Omni WP and the Strip) for a couple hours. We were able to do a stadium tour (I think they are done now), did a boat ride from Station Square, the inclines (one near Station Square, the other easy with a vehicle). Dinner Saturday night on the South Side will be fun, even with a young fellow, as most out and about will be in game gear. Use Uber, not cabs, as cabs dahntahn suck worse than the stains.
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PS. Go to the tailgate with Steelerfan81.
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9 years ago I took my 2 sons to our 1st steelers game and we are hooked. Once a year we take a 5 hour bus trip out to the burg and enjoy a good weekend.
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Love the strip district, station square. We try to go when the pens have a Saturday night game
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Took my family two years ago and my oldest son alone this October. The people on this site are very gracious and inviting to their tailgates. It's basically one giant party around the stadium. I found even the little bars around the stadium great on game day. I stopped at the tilted kilt before the game. Had beers from the cart girl and milled around that little area and interacted with fans. They let my son in after. We sat in the deck and watched games. Like the others said the strip district is great on game day. Market Square in the downtown is good place for food and atmosphere. I thought the Heinz History Centre/ Western PA Sports Museum was far better than the Carniege Science Centre which was pretty much the same as any science centre I've seen. The sports museum is near the strip district as well. Jerome Bettis Restaurant was great for big people atmosphere yet still being with a kid. I can say this. I felt very comfortable were very we went including walking down by the stadiums after dark. It is an amazing city and we had great experiences there. Enjoy!!!!!!!
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Mike, you and your son enjoy the game. The experience of being at Heinz is unmatched. I was at the Giants game a few weeks back and took a work colleague who had never been to an NFL game. His remarks were; these Pittsburgh fans are fantastic, they are passionate and really love their team. His eyes were as big as saucers the entire game and the cold didn't even seem to affect this guy who resides in Florida.
Your son will never forget this experience, trust me! I travel from Houston every year to a couple games and always look forward to it. Bring us a win!
Your son will never forget this experience, trust me! I travel from Houston every year to a couple games and always look forward to it. Bring us a win!
We will be tailgating right beside the parking garage in between Heinz and PNC Park. Send me a pm with your number and I'll give you mine.
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JK, It's a nice spot to visit board members!
I may be there Sunday!
JK, It's a nice spot to visit board members!
I may be there Sunday!
You better stop by.