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NA Class of 1971 - 51st Reunion

Hotels, Restaurants, Rental Info, and Sunday Options for MeetUps/Outings

Links for Nearby Discounted Hotels for our Class

Nearby Restaurants for your Saturday Breakfast/ Lunch

Dining, Takeout and Delivery Ordering and

Kayak/Biking Rentals

Disclaimer: Hours and Dates/Days may change as of this writing 5/10/22

 

Hotels with Reserved Block of Rooms for 9/23 – 9/26 are:

Home2Suites - $159.00 king studio suite

Discount is only until 8/23/22 - must ID as “North Allegheny Class of 1971” 

8630 Duncan Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15237 Tel 412-630-8400

Link for reservations https://www.my-event.hilton.com/northalleghenyhsclassof1971/



Fairfield - $109.00 per night - one king or two queen beds

Discount is only until 9/9/22 - must ID as “North Allegheny Class of 1971” 

McCandless Crossing - 901 Providence Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Tel 412-227-9600

Link for reservations Book your group rate for North Allegheny Class of 1971 Reunion

 

  • Restaurant Type Location Phone NumberSee Menu
    Loafer’s Sandwich/Sala Wexford Plaza 724-935-2333 loafersbread.com
  • Over the Bar Sandwich/Salad Boathouse 724-940-5000 otbbicyclecafe.com
  • DiBella’s Subs McCandless Crossing  412-358-8525  dibellas.com
  • Panera Sandwich/Salad McCandless Crossing  412-364-3602 panerabread.com
  • Burgatory Burgers McCandless Crossing  412-369-4080 burgatorybar.com
  • Hello Bistro Salads/burgers McCandless Crossing  412-635-7275 hellobistro.com
  • Bonefish Grill Seafood McCandless Crossing  412-536-1881 bonefishgrill.com
  • Chipotle Mexican McCandless Crossing  412-367-4902 chipotle.com
  • B.J.’s Brewhouse Burgers/Pizza McCandless Crossing  412-748-1470 bjsrestaurants.com
  • Longhorn Steakhouse McCandless Crossing  412-369-8420  longhornsteakhouse.com
  • First Watch Breakfast/Brnch McCandless Crossing  412-367-3447 3s.amazonaws.com
  • Emiliano’s Mexican McCandless Crossing  412-366-8484 emilianos.net
  • Chub’s Place Breakfast 810 Ingomar Road  412-260-4399 chub.com
  • Tomato Pie Café Pizza/Salad 885 E. Ingomar Road  412-364-6622 thetomatopiecafe.com (Not open Sundays. Saturday’s open: 4:30 – 8:00 PM)
  • Bellisario’s Pizzeria 1710 Duncan Avenue  412-367-7616  bellisariosrestaurant.com (Not open Sundays. Saturday’s open starting at 11:00 AM)
  • Totin’s Diner American 10283 Perry Highway  724-759-7102  totinsdiner.net
  • To have your food delivered, try doordash.com or ubereats.com

 

Kayaking and Biking

Kayak Pittsburgh 10301 Pearce Mill Road  412-337-8347

L.L. Bean Pearce Mill and Babcock 412-318-1200 ext. 3
North Park Bike Rental 897 E. Ingomar Road  412-367-7959

Sunday September 25, 2022 Suggestions

for Meet Ups and Outings

Updated 8/7/22

Be sure to contact venues to check hours and availability, make reservations, and review possible online ticket purchase requirements. Beware of possible road closures in and around the city as a result of the Great Race, and traffic congestion due to the Pirate game.

 

There are no arranged / organized reunion events on Sunday.

Meet up Boards will have been posted at all organized events to communicate informal get-togethers. The Reunion Committee will also post the Meet Up Board suggestions to our Facebook page NA Class of ’71, and on our https://myevent.com/NATigers1971FiftyFirst site late Saturday night.

 

 

SUNDAY BREAKFAST/BRUNCH PLACES

NORTH HILLS AREA

  • Cheesecake Factory, 1000 Ross Park Mall Dr, Ross Township, PA 15237, normal Sunday hours 10 – 10. Phone 412-358-9730

  • Eat ‘n Park – two locations in the North Hills:

  • 2650 Brandt School Rd, Wexford, PA 15090 (Franklin Park - across from Soergels) Normal Sunday hours 7 – 10, phone 724-940-3270

  • 7370 McKnight Rd (Northbound), Ross Township, PA 15237 Normal Sunday hours 7 - 11, phone 412-366-6220

  • Ember and Vine (in the Doubletree Hilton in Cranberry Township), 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA 16046, phone 724-778-4177, Normal Sunday hours 7 – 10 am, 4 – 10 pm.

  • First Watch (McCandless Crossing), 9176 Covenant Ave., Pgh., PA 15237. Phone 412-367-3447. Normal Sunday hours 7 – 2:30. (they may have call ahead seating)

  • Kelly O’s Diner - two locations in the North Hills:

  • 1130 Perry Hwy #28, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (Pines Plaza Lanes), Phone 412-364-0473. Normal Sunday Hours 7 – 2

  • 100 Fowler Rd., Warrendale, PA 15086, phone 724-719-2632, Normal Sunday hours 7 - 2

  • Narcissi Winery, 4578 Gibsonia Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044, phone 724-444-4744 Normal Sunday hours 11 – 8. On Sunday, Jamie Wright, a pianist, will be playing on the outside patio. (About a 20 minute drive from McCandless Crossing. A pleasant outdoor venue.

  • Over the Bar OTB at the North Park Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park, PA 15101, Phone 724-940-5000. Wonderful setting on North Park Lake. Normal Sunday hours 8 – 5.

  • Panera Bread – (McCandless Crossing), 8800 Covenant Ave., Pgh., PA 15237, Phone 412-364-3602, Normal Sunday hours 6:30 – 9.

  • Totins Diner (Wexford Flats), 10283 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090 Normal Sunday hours 7 – 3, Phone 724-759-7102.

  • Waffles INCaffeinated, 10339 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090, Normal Sunday hours 8 – 3, Phone 412-349-5257

  • Walnut Grill – Wexford, 12599 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090 Normal Sunday hours 11-9, Phone 724-933-8410

 

 

SUNDAY BREAKFAST/BRUNCH AND OTHER FUN PLACES TO EAT

PITTSBURGH

  • The Commoner Gastropub, 620 William Penn Place, Pgh., PA 15219 (downtown located in the Klimton Hotel Monaco). Phone 412-230-4800. Normal Sunday hours 8:30 am – 1:30 pm, and 5 pm – 9 pm. Brunch served

  • The Grand Concourse Restaurant Brunch. 100 West Station Square Drive, Pgh., PA 15219 (South Side). Phone 412-262-1717. Normal Sunday hours 9:30 am to 8 pm. Reservations recommended. Brunch is very nice and expensive. Great views of downtown.

  • Hoffbrauhaus 2705 S Water St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (Southside area) Phone 412-224-2328. Normal Sunday hours 11-11 (An outdoor biergtarten in a lovely setting on the Mon River, along the bike trail, near a large marina)

  • Pamela’s, 60 21st Street, Pgh., PA (the Strip district) Phone 412-281-6336. Normal Sunday hours 8 – 2. Wonderful crepes, waffles, breakfast! Always crowded. Be prepared to wait a bit.

  • Red Fin Blues 100 Waterfront Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Washington Landing Marina), Phone 412-322-5837. Normal Sunday hours 11:30 – 10. (nice setting on the Allegheny River)

  • Ritter’s Diner, 5221 Baum Blvd., Pgh., PA 15222 (East End). Phone 412-682-4852. Normal Sunday hours 7 - 8

 

General Suggestions for meet ups

 

  • Hotel lobbies in McCandless Crossing where several classmates are staying

 

  • Wander around Soergels. Farm market, shops, nursery, pumpkin patch,

 

  • Walking/hiking/biking/kayaking

  • North Park offers many options for these activities.

 

  • There are also many rail to trail bike paths in and around the city and in the surrounding communities.

 

  • There are several notable nature centers in the area including the following:

  • The Latodami Nature Center in North Park

  • The Jennings Environmental Center North of Lake Arthur

  • The Frick Environmental Center in Frick Park (near Squirrel Hill)

  • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Drive, Pgh., PA 15213 (Oakland). Phone 412-622-6914. Usual hours on Sunday 9:30 – 5

  • Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, 799 Pinkerton Run Road, Pgh, PA 15071 (South of Parkway West near Settlers Cabin Park) Phone 412-444-4464. Usual hours on Sunday 9 – 5.

 

  • Walking opportunities abound!

  • Around North Park Lake

  • Along the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers downtown

 

  • Hiking trails

  • All through North Park

  • McConnells Mills

  • Various city parks

  • Tom’s Run

 

  • Boating/Kayaking

    • North Park

    • Moraine State Park

    • Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers

 

OTHER IDEAS – PITTSBURGH AREA

 

  • There is no home Steeler game on Sunday

 

  • Great Race Frick Park (Eileen Petrone) See website for course map, etc. www.rungreatrace.com The 10K starts at 9:30 am in Frick Park.



 

  • Gateway Clipper Fleet, 350 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Southside). Phone 412-355-7980. SINCE THERE IS A PIRATE GAME SUNDAY AFTERNOON BE SURE TO HAVE A RESERVATION. Usual hours on Sunday 9 – 9.

 

  • 1:05 pm Pirates vs Cubs game, PNC Park, 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (North Shore) Phone 412-321-2827.

 

  • Various tours of Pittsburgh such as Segways, double decker busses, etc.

 

  • Wander around/explore downtown, along the rivers, or in a Pittsburgh neighborhood, such as Lawrenceville, Station Square, the Strip District, Market Square, Mt. Washington, Oakland, East End ___and find a café or restaurant.

 

  • Cultural District (downtown) – See websites for possible shows, concerts, etc. (Heinz Hall, Benedum Center, Byham Theater, etc.)

 

  • Point State Park at the confluence of the Three Rivers, a National Historic Landmark, 601 Commonwealth Place, Pgh., PA 15222 (Downtown), phone 412-565-2850

 

  • August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (downtown). Normal Sunday hours are 12 – 5. Phone 412-339-1011

 

 

STRIP DISTRICT AREA

  • John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pgh., PA 15222, Phone 412-454-6000, Normal hours on Sunday 10-5.

 

MT. WASHINGTON AREA

  • The Mon Incline will be closed for renovations starting 8/1 to November. This is the one that starts at Station Square.

  • The Duquesne Incline, Top address: 1215 Grandview Ave., Pgh., PA Bottom address and parking: 1197 West Carson St., Pgh., PA 15219. Phone

412-381-1665. Usual hours on Sunday 7 – 12:30 am.

  • Photo ops on Mt. Washington overlooks!

 

NORTH SIDE/NORTH SHORE AREA

  • Randy Gilson’s Randyland – The Happiest place in PA! 1501 Arch Street (area), Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (North Side). You can always do a drive by. Most days Randy is around from 12-7

 

  • Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky Street, Pgh., PA 15212 (North Shore), Phone 412-237-8300. Be aware that this is close to PNC Park where the Pirates will be playing at 1. Normal Sunday hours 10-5.

 

  • The National Aviary, 700 Arch Street, Pgh PA 15212 (North Side). Phone 412-323-7235. Usual hours on Sunday 10 – 5.

 

  • Bicycle Heaven, FJ Casey Industrial Park, 1800 Preble and Columbus Ave., Pgh., PA 15233 (near North Side) Phone 412-734-4034. Normal Sunday hours 10-7. The world’s largest bicycle museum and bike shop

 

  • Mattress Factory (Contemporary art museum/laboratory) 500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Phone 412-231-3169. Normal hours on Sunday 11 – 6

 

  • Carnegie Science Center

 

  • Children’s Museum

 

OAKLAND AREA

  • Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland) Phone 412-622-3131. Usual hours on Sunday 10 – 5.

 

  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History (next to Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland) 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland) 412-622-3131. Usual hours on Sunday 10 – 5.

 

  • Phipps – see above for details

 

  • Cathedral of Learning, Pitt campus, Heinz Chapel, Soldiers and Sailors, etc. (Oakland)

 

HIGHLAND PARK AREA

 

OTHER IDEAS – FURTHER AFIELD

  • Kennywood – Phantom Fall Festival. Visit website www.kennywood.com

  • Carrie Furnace – former Homestead Steel Works, check website www.riversofsteel.com, 115 W. Braddock Ave., Pgh., PA 15104

  • Sandcastle will be closed by our reunion weekend.

 

EVEN FURTHER AFIELD

  • Fallingwater (Frank Lloyd Wright) https://fallingwater.org A little over 1 ½ hours from the North Hills (possibly on some classmates’ way home?)

  • Kentuck Knob (Frank Lloyd Wright) https://kentuckknob.com (Note: This is only 6.5 miles from Fallingwater. A wonderful surprise there are the beautiful wooded grounds offering the perfect setting for a remarkable sculpture collection by modern artists such as Andy Goldsworthy, Sir Anthony Caro, and Wendy Taylor, just to name a few. Over 30 sculptures and artifacts are placed around the house and along the Woodland Trail to the visitor center.

  • Ohio Pyle State Park https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx is between both FLW locations and is a beautiful place to hike, walk, bike, camp, picnic, see beautiful white water, waterfalls, etc.