Chatham is located a short distance away from downtown Pittsburgh, PA, which was named to be America's
most livable city in 2012. There is something for everyone in Pittsburgh, no matter what your interest may be. From professional sports teams, to a wide variety of restaurants, as well as a thriving cultural district, and endless shopping opportunities. To get a better idea of what Pittsburgh may have to offer you, go to
VisitPittsburgh.com and
ImaginePittsburgh.com to explore our great city's many hidden gems.
Pittsburgh is home to many neighborhoods, each with its own unique personality. Chatham is located very close to several of these neighborhoods, Shadyside, Oakland, and Squirrel Hill. Each of these areas offers something different to explore and enjoy. Shadyside offers a wide variety of shopping and food options, as well as several art galleries. Oakland is home to one of the region's largest parks,
Schenley Park, as well as the
Carnegie Museum of Art and the
Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Squirrel Hill is a short walk from campus and contains a large business district with a wide variety of shops and cafés.
Chatham students enjoy a variety of perks associated with the city of Pittsburgh. Each student ID card comes equipped with a free bus pass for Port Authority transportation all throughout the city. Students are also encouraged to sign up for the Student Rush service, which allows them to purchase discounted tickets for Penguins, Steelers, and Pirates games, as well as an array of upcoming concerts at the local venues via text message.
Students and staff also earn free or discounted admission to the Carnegie
Museums of Science, Art, and Natural History, the
Warhol Museum, the
Heinz History Center, the P
hipps Conservatory, and many more when they show their Chatham ID card.
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