Downtown Pittsburgh Pa - Drury Plaza Hotel, Carnegie Science Center & Walking The Streets / Part 1

[@reneereb6499]

I haven't been back to Pittsburgh in over 20 years. I grew up there till I was in my early teens.

[@JPVideos81]

I love it here

[@Flowmaster925]

you havent missed anything except a few Stanley cups

[@higherho1540]

@@Flowmaster925 That’s such a lie -/ There has been more investment and a lot of improvements in Pittsburgh since 2009 till now.

[@cindyjofaithful4469]

That Hotel is amazing! That is actually cheap for all the amenities!! Free dinner is unheard of! Free drinks also! Your room is a suite and its beautiful! If I ever go to Pittsburgh I'm definitely staying there!

[@JPVideos81]

An amazing value with great history.

[@dianaroth9073]

1st bridge was Fort Pitt Bridge. 2nd bridge was Fort Duquesne Bridge. Up on the Mountain is Mt Washington area. The City drains the fountain every winter. I hope you guys had fun.

[@jameswalters8755]

Thank you for the video. Pittsburgh is a great place with even better people.

[@lisarobertson5164]

You've made an old Pittsburgh Girl happy... a little envious, but happy. I was born in the late 1950's in Elizabeth Township, Pa. We might have been 25 or so miles away, but I always considered myself a "Pittsburgh Girl." I moved away in 1984 to live in Virginia. But you know what ? You can take the girl out of Pittsburgh, but you just can't take the Pittsburgh out of the girl ! Every December, Mom, Grandma and I went Christmas shopping in Downtown Pittsburgh. We'd catch the bus in Elizabeth, and for a small town girl, Pittsburgh was amazing. It was magical. Thank you for letting me see it again. BTW, every summer we would catch the train in Pittsburgh to travel to Atlantic City. Back then it was called The Broadway Limited, but it took a lot of the same route you took. The only difference is that I think it went on to Chicago. I remember Horseshoe Curve well, I always looked forward to it. The return trip was on The Capital Limited. Great memories. Anyway, thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to the videos still to come.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks so much for sharing that. Lots more Pittsburgh content on the way.

[@cafdnw]

Great video JP!! Pittsburgh is a beautiful city! That’s blasphemy for me to say that since I grew up in the Cleveland area lol... but the Pittsburgh area is where my Mom was from so lots of family history there and the architecture there is awesome!! Thanks for sharing and can’t wait for the next video! 👍🏻❤️

[@JPVideos81]

I agree, very beautiful.

[@giniwalters8401]

Awesome hotel!!! Interesting city of what you've shown so far!!! Great history to see and learn!!! Looks like y'all are having a wonderful time!!! Take care and be safe!!! God bless you Jay, Jill & Lili!!!

[@JPVideos81]

Lots more to see. Its beautiful.

[@giniwalters8401]

@@JPVideos81 I'm looking forward to seeing more through your camera lens!!!

[@pattyroosa1712]

Heinz Field 💛🖤 Go Steelers! Can't wait to see all yinz did. The fountain is turned on in the beginning of May. Now I want to do a weekend getaway at the Drury.

[@barbara-pigeonbray4579]

What a nice surprise on a Sunday night : } ..Love that the Drury Hotel Chain renovates and restores old buildings instead of demolishing and building new ones .!..Love the litle church.,brick road and olde firehouse . Boy , that fountain is huge !! And three rivers meet ...awesome ! Thank you for sharing your trip ..Always learn something from a JPVideo !

[@JPVideos81]

Oops. I actually thought it was Monday... haha. Well early bonus treat for everyone.

[@maryjones3045]

WHAT A AWESOME VIDEO JP..SO MUCH TO SEE..I LOVE THE HOTEL YOU ALL STAYED IN HERE..SO NICE TO SEE THE BANK TURNED INTO SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE..THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING ♥️♥️♥️ I'D BE KNOW WHERE AROUND A 🐍

[@JPVideos81]

With being a former bank, its very spacious and safe at the same time. I loved the stay there.

[@reneereb6499]

Duquesne pronunciation is (Do Cane). You did great with the Monongahela pronunciation . 😀

[@JPVideos81]

Lol thanks

[@SR-zi6eo]

Thank you for taking all of us on your trip; I’m loving it! I’ve always wanted to go to Pittsburgh, and now I’m there! Incredible hotel and interesting sights; can’t wait for the next installment! Thank you again, JP!! God bless 🌝

[@veronicapace7198]

You did a great job touring Pittsburg. That city has a lot to offer. Thank you!

[@RevengeOfTheApocalypse]

Ghost busters!

[@WallieB26]

While you're here, stop at Primanti Brothers if you've never had their food before. That and you have to experience Pittsburgh Mills Mall.... one of the deadest malls around.

[@JPVideos81]

Saw their shop in the strip

[@crash91274]

I would also recommend the Oyster House in Market Square.

[@shonseibert48]

Try Original hotdogs in Oakland by Pitt college cathedral, also a Pittsburgh icon.......

[@shonseibert48]

Also try Wholey's in the strip, they have amazing seafood n fish u can pick fresh n they cook n steam for u........

[@dominiqueuniquenique9752]

@@shonseibert48 The O is closed permanently 😢

[@railise]

Pittsburgh is such a cool city-- glad you enjoyed it! It's just a couple hours south of me, so we've been there many times. There are so many fantastic museums and things to do. The science center was one of my kids' favorite school trips!🙂

[@cynthiacleaver9742]

I really enjoyed this video!! The hotel is very cool and beautiful!! The city has cool architecture and history!! Ready for Part 2!! 💖💙💖💙💖💙

[@KapricornKary]

Hey Jay, wonderful tour of Pgh! I grew up in a suburb until I got married and moved out of state. I'm living in the area again and have never heard of the Drury Hotel. I think those conference rooms with the massive vault doors would make an excellent bomb shelter! I love that this hotel chain buys up old historical or abandoned buildings & keeps the character of the original architecture alive. The art deco style of the lobby and old elevator area was gorgeous! I would love to stay there. Thanks for all the info, what an amazing building.

[@JPVideos81]

I feel like its a hidden gem of a hotel in the city. So glad i found it.

[@lindajoy7208]

What an amazing hotel and the vault doors were something else. Thank you for showing us around. Shame we never saw the waterfall working but it looks incredible. Looking forward to your next video. Hi to Jill and Lili ❤

[@gaylebrodt676]

Beautiful hotel, your room is gorgeous and I can't believe those vault doors, how cool that they kept the original features of the bank. Awesome history to learn about, it is so interesting. I am really looking forward to the next video. Thanks so much for sharing your trip JP!

[@JPVideos81]

I agree. The history alone drew me to the place and how much it offers is incredible.

[@lindasprout9526]

Pittsburgh is our favorite city. We visit often to attend Pirate games.

[@karendworschack756]

Wow! A lot of interesting things to see! That hotel is awesome!

[@debsmith9819]

Never heard of a hotel like this before! how cool!!

[@JamieMakin]

The coldest I have ever been in my entire life was standing along the water's edge in Point State Park waiting for the implosion of Three River's Stadium. It was worth the wait though! Nice to see that area again. Someday I'm going to get back to that city for a "proper tourist visit". I've never heard of Drury Hotels, but that one was spectacular. I love the Art Deco lobby and common areas. Might have to check out that chain when I get back to traveling again. Thanks for the tour!

[@cherryspiker4426]

I forgot how amazing this place is . Thanks for sharing.❤❤❤ stay safe love ya

[@RevengeOfTheApocalypse]

This hotel is insane!

[@JPVideos81]

It's by far my favorite place to stay

[@fernandoscrenci4874]

Amazing Historical history on banks!!!!

[@StantonsJourneys]

It's awesome that they preserved that old federal reserve building, pretty mural in the the original lobby. That old fort location was pretty cool as well. They preserved some of the cult classic robots nice. Watched out of order lol. Thank you for taking us along.

[@ginaferracini5014]

Interesting love the history and the hotel awsom! Good to see differant places in the states thanks for showing jp👍.

[@mesmerize3965]

Wow, what a great view. I can't wait to be there visiting in March 2023. Thank you for this video.

[@JPVideos81]

Enjoy your trip

[@hauntsandamusements]

Welcome to Pittsburgh!!! Come back and visit us when Kennywood opens for the season!

[@donnaj5464]

What an awesome video! Pittsburgh is my hometown, born and raise there, and worked downtown a lot of years, and saw some of the buildings I worked in when you were walking on the streets! I walked to Point state park every day on my lunch hour! And it’s a lot more crowded in the summer, and a lot of people sit along the wall of the fountain. You’re not allowed to go in it but I’ve seen people in there!! Thanks so much for these videos and can’t wait to see the next ones!

[@divineintervention253]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! TFS 🥰🥰

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Wow!!!! Lots of cool stuff. Thanks Jay Central California Watching

[@dr.leonardhofstadtersavage6413]

Those two beds, and the pillows. Wow! Must have been ultra plush, sleep like a baby on that bed. I love them down town views, it really is beautiful. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@JPVideos81]

Very comfy beds and I loved walking the streets seeing all the buildings and businesses.

[@dr.leonardhofstadtersavage6413]

@JPVideyes i loved that one angle you got of the street, looking all the up the street. Very nice view, and all the buildings to. 👍👍👍👍

[@RhondaO]

This is awesome. I am putting this BEAUTIFUL HOTEL on my bucket list of places to visit and stay.. Also Adding. That Symbol resembles that of the Free Masons.

[@bigbird51]

An additional fun fact about Pittsburgh bridges is Pittsburgh has more bridges the Venice, Italy!

[@kellysaunooke740]

This is a great video.The hotel is beautiful and I am gladcit was repurposed as a hotel They have a lot of neat old buildings Thanks so much.Had fun.

[@donnicholas7552]

Awesome looking hotel! Nice tour of the city! Look forward to watching part 2!

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks Don. Many more steel city videos coming out.

[@shonseibert48]

I'm from Pittsburgh n nvr been in that hotel, gonna have to go there myself.

[@dustin2dust351]

Can’t wait till part two.

[@dianaroth9073]

Someday you have to come back when these places open again. The William Hotel lobby is just as cool as the hotel you are staying in. The Courthouse are also very neat.

[@carlavision6143]

JP, really loved and enjoyed your video! Cool stuff at that science museum!

[@adamtereska8734]

To say this place is absolutely incredible would be an understatement by a long shot.

[@JPVideos81]

You got that right!

[@bevcamren1316]

Enjoyed seeing that vault door I'd like to have one

[@JPVideos81]

It's soooo HUGE

[@maiziemom]

Come back in the summer! Thanks for sharing these awesome videos!

[@JPVideos81]

I just returned from my 3rd trip. Finally got to see some fountains working.

[@carolb29]

I can't get over that hotel! WOW! on so many levels.

[@rikspector]

Jack, I so glad you and your family were able to have this awesome train/city vacation...What a great place, but you have to get back when it's warm and in full bloom or whatever:) Years ago I got up very early, drove from Lakewood,NJ to Pittsburg, competed in a National 30 Kilometer walk and then drove home. I did see the parks while competing, but now it's obvious that the area is awesome! You chose well, Indiana:) I got your G.B. reference...😁 Cheers, Rik Spector

[@JPVideos81]

I definitely would like to return in the warmer months.

[@patriciarussell1576]

I so enjoy your travel videos! Thank you for taking us along.

[@JPVideos81]

😊💙

[@shelleD87]

Hey JP you are in my city!!! I worked in that building when it was the Federal Reserve. Enjoy your stay.

[@JPVideos81]

I love the steel city. Will be visiting again soon.

[@martyjones9374]

Wow!! that hotel is Incredible!! With the breakfast, dinner, pop machine, & the one adult beverage the price is great. Rocket launch looked fun, & loved the Lost in Space. Let the fun continue❣🥰 Awesome, thanks!

[@JPVideos81]

I couldn't believe how much was included. Will be returning soon and staying there again.

[@tikinkss]

Brilliant photography! Another great vid!

[@nerdvern3823]

Thanks for visiting our great city. That church is amazing inside, the William Penn you can get free fruit in the morning, there is a 4th river under the fountain,

[@JPVideos81]

Under which fountain, the one at point state park? Is there a way to see it? I'm coming back soon for another trip.

[@nerdvern3823]

@@JPVideos81 yes, it's under the main fountain at the point. It's actually an aquifer. There used to be sign near the fort talking about it. www.pittsburghmagazine.com/unlocking-the-mysteries-of-pittsburghs-4th-river/

[@JPVideos81]

@@nerdvern3823 if you know of any more secrets or areas I should check, shoot me an email. Contact info is in the description.

[@jraoul711]

That's a cool hotel. 😎 l like how they kept a lot of the building intact. For the price that room is large and it's a great value with breakfast and dinner included.

[@JPVideos81]

The history behind it is awesome. Wait until you see the pool and what it used to be...

[@qvypr]

I Actually stayed in in this exact hotel also. When we checked out they had our car on the garage with a few others because the parking garage had been filled to the brim at this time. So instead of us sitting in the cold to wait for our car to be brought all the way around the street since the garage is located on the back of the building, the manager of the hotel personally took us downstairs right by the vault doors to get our car. So he showed them to us and all of that. There is also a gorgeous pool and hot tub there. And the lobby is so cool my favorite part about it was the ceiling.

[@JPVideos81]

One of the best places to stay with awesome staff.

[@patrickcollins1533]

My best friend in high school's dad was a guard at the Federal Reserve there. Awesome to know they've preserved the neat quirks and features of the building.

[@joangravel2436]

Thank you love seeing your state great video 👍

[@pghrpg4065]

I'm a lifelong Pittsburgher and I didn't know the Federal Reserve had been converted into a hotel. That was very interesting to see. Confusingly, the building with the UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) signage is still named the U.S. Steel Tower. Richard Caliguiri died while he was mayor. He was quite popular. I was in sixth grade when he died and we had the day off for his funeral. That building is called the City-County Building. It's basically city hall, but the county also has offices and courts in the building. For some of the old buildings on Grant Street (like the court house), the second floor was the original first floor because the street level is lower now than it was originally. A big hump was removed to lessen the steepness of getting to Grant Street.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for sharing that. The hotel is a real gem.

[@graceaaronathotmail]

I'm really enjoying this! My dad has been to Pittsburgh many times and I'd like to see it sometime too. Thanks for the awesome video, Jay. That is one nice hotel!!

[@JPVideos81]

Its an amazing city. Lots more to share in upcoming videos.

[@ksokie63]

Thank you for sharing your day in Philly. It's been a while since I've been there. So it great to see it. HE a good evening and Cait wait to see the rest of the trip. 👍

[@JPVideos81]

👍

[@bsage5514]

Lots of Fun and VERY interesting! Looking forward to Part 2! 🌃🌃🌃

[@JPVideos81]

Part 2 will be even better. So much to share.

[@sarahstewart9773]

I lived on Mt Washington great walking and public transportation options I was attending Duquesne University and did not have a car Great place to watch 4th of July fireworks Born and raised here

[@JPVideos81]

Seems like a wonderful area. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@geemoney2397]

I stumbled on your page however, I must say thanks for loving my city...I live about few blocks away from that location😀😀😀😀😀😀😀steeler nation

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for checking out the video

[@heatherfranklin5608]

Thank you for sharing this because we are going next year

[@JPVideos81]

Have fun!

[@grandmainmichigan6694]

My husband and I took our kids there when they were younger. We made a weekend of it. Limited in funds and my husband and I had to both work the following Monday. It was fun regardless visiting the place wher he grew up, listening to him retelling memories.

[@frankforrest1597]

Love your hotel, nice to see that they kept many of the Art Déco elements. Seems a lot to see and do. Another one to add to my list of places to go/visit. 😉 👍✌

[@JPVideos81]

Definitely worthy of being added to the list.

[@MEL2theJ]

I didn't know that the Drury Inn & Suites sought out older buildings? I'll have to consider that when booking future trips. Thank you for the video 👍

[@JPVideos81]

They are fantastic. I'm headed back to the burg and will be staying there again.

[@barbaraharshman9460]

I'm glad you got to come to Pittsburgh!! So much to do here , Kennywood is a must a Pirate game Penguins and Steelers as well. Breakfast looks great

[@barbaraharshman9460]

Oh I forgot the court house and William Penn hotel have ghost stories if you are interested

[@s.pursell8901]

I sure hope you had some of the Iron City beer. I haven't had it in 15 years. And you can only get it in Pittsburgh.

[@susanorr7535]

Love the city, great views. Awesome grand hotel. PA. Has so much to offer.

[@amyk9305]

Pittsburgh is near my hometown!

[@JPVideos81]

Awesome. Its a beautiful city.

[@SimplyExploVenturing]

That hotel is really great as well as all the other attractions

[@JPVideos81]

Lots more to share in part 2 and day 2

[@MuvoTX]

nice JP... I really miss the days of buffet lines. That hotel is awesome!!

[@JPVideos81]

You and me both!

[@debbieblaylock9997]

That place is awesome

[@eastcoastmodz5195]

We have a mountain here in NH named "Mt. Washington" and it has a auto road where you can drive up to the summit. There is also the "COG railway" which also takes you by train up to the summit of the mountain. New Hampshire has a lot to offer all four seasons. Come by for a visit sometime and I will treat you to lunch here in the City of Manchester. :)

[@JPVideos81]

Ill keep that in mind.

[@pittsburghmovies4124]

Hope you had a great visit to Pittsburgh it really is a beautiful city.. I was born and raised and I currently live in the suburbs of Pittsburgh and I never knew that the hotel you stayed at was an old Federal Reserve that’s awesome... I really love your videos especially your videos of the graffiti Highway and Centralia PA keep up the good work!!

[@TheDonnahernandez]

Love the hotel

[@amusementnow4416]

You were right the first time when you said it's the meeting of two rivers. The Ohio starts in Pittsburgh and flows downstream to the Mississippi.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for the correction

[@dgrombach1]

Welcome to my hometown. Get a an Iron City beer , best tasting beer.

[@TerraLynn-nk9eq]

I love my city...hope you did too!

[@musclecarmitch908]

Great video JP! That Hotel is awesome! I've crossed those bridge's that are in the picture in your room! I've been through Pittsburgh a couple times but didn't get to stop and take a tour, awesome place there, thanks to you I get to see what I missed! Thanks for bringing us along on the trip!

[@JPVideos81]

Its an amazing city to explore.

[@theresacarmen9847]

The incline has a long history of service. It was built to get steel workers from home to mill.

[@NixCrossing]

The vault going to another door reminds me of the intro of “ Get Smart” 😂. Kennywood park is also located on a French and Indian war battlefield. Can’t wait to see part 2. 😬

[@UrbanKiwiana]

Good afternoon JP that science center looked fun the submarine and snake to come I'm hyped mate.. that hotel is just wow now thats a piece of history saved and repurposed into something incredibly beautiful, what an awesome place to stay..this city looks amazing I love your state.. pity about the massive fountain but it happens.. next time 🙂 have an incredible week ahead see ya on the flip side

[@JPVideos81]

Just more reason to return again 🙂

[@UrbanKiwiana]

@@JPVideos81 +HI Mate indeedly true, 1

[@nobillclinton]

Great content, JP. Duquesne is pronounced 'Do Cane'. . . The French had Ft. Duquesne until later it was captured by the British and renamed Ft. Pitt. . .Not far from the grant street area is Duquesne University which sits high on 'the bluffs'. . .you could get some great shots of South Side and the Monongahela River Valley from there.

[@JPVideos81]

I learned of my error later on, but in future videos it will be pronounced correctly.

[@mayzerscloset1747]

Wow! Very cool!

[@lesaanderson2525]

Looks like a great place to stay

[@JPVideos81]

Amazing place. History and so many amenities.

[@douglaslangella7782]

Great hotel, beats staying at the Motel 6!

[@JPVideos81]

No musty smell or creepy crawlies in the beds lol

[@qvypr]

And another thing that’s pretty cool is I was staying on the same side of the building so when you look out you’re window all you get to see is another building😂 that’s literally the only bad thing you could say about this hotel!

[@jackiestant6931]

That robot is cool

[@gaylalewis2344]

Born and raised in Pittsburgh. 412 for life! Nice video, just some pronunciations: Duquesne is pronounced Doo-Kane. The infamous mayor of the city was Mayor Richard S. Caliguiri pronounced Cali-jury. Pittsburgh's annual Great Race (10k) is named after him. Thanks for highlighting our city.

[@JPVideos81]

Appreciate you watching. Thanks for the info

[@WallieB26]

Woah! I had no idea you were in town! How long you going to be here?

[@JPVideos81]

This was in mid March. Coming back though.

[@fpoonman30]

Please go to Primanti brothers

[@john15207]

hi JP its neat you are still or were in my hometown! you definitely need to make plans to come back in summer and see the fountain when on as I shoots 150 feet into the air! fun fact I found out that fountains water comes from a fourth river (Wisconsin glacial flow located about fifty five feet below ground.to verify go to historic Pittsburgh.org that u.p.m.c building used to be u.s.x steel. that hotel gorgeous that vault floor incredible I live here and never new of a gem of a hotel was in my hometown definitely gonna have to check it out at a point unless your not allowed unless staying there. 1 second ago

[@JPVideos81]

I'm definitely returning

[@kyleshores432]

so the soda and coffee, are they free to the guests 24/7 or just during the meal times?

[@JPVideos81]

I went down for soda at various times and no one said anything.

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Yes! The incline is SO cool to ride! Definitely do that! That hotel is truly a treasure, and an amazing deal. What a beautiful suite you had! I would love to go and stay there. How far was it from the train station? And how did you get from the station to the hotel? Loving this video series 😊

[@JPVideos81]

Pittsburgh union station where Amtrak dropped us off is literally a 5min walk. You can see our hotel from the rotunda.

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

@@JPVideos81 that's even better! No Uber needed! Thanks!

[@maganevans5209]

I’ve driven through state but haven’t actually stayed there. Looks like there some interesting places to go.

[@JPVideos81]

Its amazing. I'll be returning soon.

[@maganevans5209]

@@JPVideos81 I saw the excitement in your eyes. I figured you’d be going back again sometime. The hotel was very cool.

[@sarahstewart9773]

Fort Pitt got flooded Residents volunteered for renovation

[@p.k.5455]

You have to go to PNC Park, even if the Pirates aren't playing. Its the coolest baseball park and alot of fun especially for a game! Pittsburgh has so much that you almost have to live there to ever experience it fully. Trust me i lived there for 35 years and there is still things on my list to do...lol And thats not even getting into all the stuff just outside the actual city limits.. there is alot!

[@JPVideos81]

Funny you mentioned pnc park. Stay tuned for an upcoming video later this month.

[@p.k.5455]

@@JPVideos81 oh sweet!!!! I will be watching!

[@KateBates22zabu]

Are yinz coming back? Mel Gibson made Mrs. Soffel here but see Pgh in Dominic & Eugene to see my South Side slopes neighborhood. We also had personal connection to the 3 Stooges back in the day.

[@JPVideos81]

I'm coming back