Pittsburgh- Visiting in Early December

Any ideas for a girl%26#39;s get away weekend in early December?

Shopping, restaurants, and a nice place to stay downtown would be included in our criteria.

Pittsburgh- Visiting in Early December

Pittsburgh has several interesting shopping areas: Shadyside on Walnut Street and Ellsworth Avenue, and Squirrel Hill, are both nice, upscale with mostly independent stores but some chains. Carson Street on the South Side is funky, more bars and restaurants than shops, but still worth a stroll. South Side Works is an upscale outdoor mall. Lawrenceville is very funky, but again worth a stroll. The Strip is a must if you%26#39;re there on a Saturday - it%26#39;s Pittsburgh%26#39;s market district. Downtown has a big Macy%26#39;s and Saks, but not much else.

As for restaurants - we%26#39;ve got a lot of them! If you give some idea of your tastes and price range, I can make some suggestions.

Pittsburgh- Visiting in Early December

Considering that none of the great shopping is Downtown (well, we have a huge Macy%26#39;s and a small Sak%26#39;s), you might consider getting a hotel or B%26amp;B closer to your shopping destination. Shadyside is nice, upscale, but will only take about half of your Saturday - I actually prefer Shadyside for their excellent restaurants! Squirrel Hill is close to Shadyside. If you like malls, Nordstrom will be opening in Ross Park (N. Pgh suburb) in November.

Restaurants: definitely consider Southside for the variety and funky atmosphere. ';Interesting'; shopping here.