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Privileged entry, private |
Just the feeling of knowing you’re more secure. The Pointe’s fortified and distinctively aesthetic gates provide privileged entry into the private life behind them... protect, with a commanding presence, everything around you. Nothing unwanted or unexpected able to openly intrude... so you stay safer, sleep better, reside happier.
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Secluded spots, outdoor |
Angled royally on each side of The Pointe’s expansive entrance-way are the signature, copper-capped gates that greet visitors and safeguard residents. Calming reminders of the privacy you’ll enjoy every day and the safety that envelopes the community at all times. On watch nightly, too, are experienced security officers with direct access to area police, fire and emergency medical services. Charming lampposts warmly illuminate all streets till dawn, and remote fire and intrusion alarm systems inside your home offer additional reassuring shields from things unpredictable or undesirable. But, beyond personal well-being, gated privacy has a sound economic benefit as well—maintaining the value of your home investment. Controlled access protects the plan’s environment, long-term aesthetic looks and uniqueness allowing properties to appreciate and stay always appealing. And, all done unobtrusively through smart design, to keep the sense and spirit of community lively and vibrant. Secure? Yes... in every way that makes sense, for all the things that matter most in your life.
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Fine dining, fun things |
Secluded, but never distant. The Pointe’s smart location combines the contentment of a rustic setting with the ease of access to the shopping, night-life and entertainment experiences that complete your life. Set just outside the heart of the always bustling
and growing Cranberry Township—one of western Pennsylvania’s
most diverse and engaging communities—you're minutes from
a bountiful collection of shops, restaurants and fun things to do
year round. State routes 79 & 76 [Turnpike], are five and seven minutes away respectively—putting you on the open road quickly to nearly anywhere you want to go. North to the sandy shores of Lake Erie for the day... south to West Virginia’s mountain mystique for a weekend escape... west to Pittsburgh International Airport for out-of-town business, or an exotic getaway... east to popular amusement parks like Kennywood, Idlewild or Sandcastle... downtown to watch the Steelers, Pirates or Penguins... down the road to catch a movie, relax at a neighborhood cafe, shop for temporal necessities... wherever life leads you, living here guarantees—you’ll be there in no time. Not sure what to do? Here’s a short guide to area fun, family, hot and night spots. Take a look, take a ride, take the time to enjoy. Area
Recreation | Area Malls
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Renaissance Day Spa
Cathedral of Learning—“The world’s tallest school house...” contains 26 nationality rooms. Used as classrooms by University of Pittsburgh students, these rooms feature design elements from 5th-century B.C. Greece to 18th -century African, reflecting the crafts, culture and traditions of the cities ethnic groups [Oakland—412.624-6000]. The Frick Art & Historical Center—includes Clayton, the restored 19th-century residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick; the Car and Carriage Museum, showing a collection of automobiles built before 1940; The Frick Art Museum, offering an elegant setting for masterpiece paintings from 13th to 18th centuries; Greenhouse; Frick children's playhouse, now a Visitors' Center and Shop; and The Café. [East End—412.371.0600 or 412.697.0938 (TTY)]. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh—each a renowned and distinctive site for the entire family including:
Allegheny Observatory—“one of the major astronomical research institutions of the world”...sky-viewing, slide presentations and programs on astronomy. Tours April through October...reservations required [Riverview Park—412.321.2400]. The Andy Warhol Museum—over 4,000 works from this famed artist including paintings, drawings, photos, sculpture, film, videos and an extensive archives...most comprehensive single-artist museum in the world [North Shore, downtown—412.237.8300]. Gateway Clipper Fleet—riverboat cruises...dine, dance...sightseeing [Station Square, downtown—412.355.7980]. National Aviary—a premiere bird park and only National Aviary in the country with over 600 birds of more than 200 exotic and endangered species [North Side—412.323.7235]. Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens—13-room Victorian glasshouse and gardens with an array of tropical plants, palms, orchids, ferns, desert plants and bonsai...special flower shows, exhibits and butterflies [Oakland, Schenley Park—412.622.6914]. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium—“developmentally appropriate exhibits, programs and opportunities for play inside and outside”...[Allegheny Square, downtown—412.622.6914]. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium—one of only six major zoo and aquarium combinations in the country... home to thousands of animals and hundreds of diverse species... proudly exhibits 32 threatened or endangered species...Kids Kingdom ranked among top three children’s zoos in the United States [Five miles east of downtown, 412.665.3640].
Idlewild Park & Story Book Forest—410-acre theme park boasts traditional rides, Jumpin’ Jungle, Hootin’ Holler’, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood of Make Believe and the original Story Book Forest [Ligonier—724.238.3666]. Kennywood Park—a National Historic Landmark, known for its three, spine-tingling classic wood roller coasters...31 major rides, including three water rides, Phantom’s Revenge steel coaster, and a one-of-a-kind indoor coaster, the Exterminator...roughly 40 games, seven gift shops and two arcades... Kiddieland offers 14 rides [West Mifflin—412.461.0500]. Sandcastle—a wet, winding whirlwind of water rides awaits you in this inviting water-park, along with pools, hot tub, sand volley, old-fashioned boardwalk with food, games...Formulal-1 go-carts and the Mon-Tsunami wave pool will make this all-in-one vacation day complete [West Homestead—412.462.6666].
Fallingwater—tour acclaimed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous, 1936 home designed and built for the Kaufmann family over a waterfall [Mill Run—724.329.8501]. Hartwood Acres—scenic, 600+ acre park featuring cross-country skiing, outdoor summer concert series, horse-drawn hay rides and a historic Tudor mansion for touring [ Hampton and Indiana Townships—412.767.9200]. Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort—hiking and biking, stocked fishing lake, skiing, tennis, golf...award-winning hotel/lodge [Hidden Valley—814.443.8000]. Laurel Caverns—Pennsylvania’s largest cave...explore fascinating limestone formations...indoor miniature golf and picnic site [Uniontown—724.438.3003]. Laurel Ridge State Park—70-mile hiking trail one of finest in the state; hunting and cross-country skiing [Rockwood—724.438.3003]. McConnell’s Mill State Park—giant Ice Age gorge is the perfect backdrop for hiking enthusiasts...view the charming grist mill and grand scenery along the way [Portersville—724.368.8091]. Moraine State Park—16,000 acres...boating, fishing, hiking, cycling, swimming and cross-country skiing [Portersville—724.368.8811]. North Park—boating, fishing, cycling, swimming, golf, tennis, nature center and ice skating on over 3,000 acres [McCandless—724.935.1971]. Ohiopyle State Park—raging, white-water rapids...guided raft trips available...hike, bike, camp in over 19,000 acres [Ohiopyle—724.329.8591]. Riverview Park—enjoy wooded trails, picnics, swimming, tennis and archery at this 100 year-old city park...home of Allegheny Observatory [North Side—412.622.6916]. Schenley Park—sports and more...softball and soccer fields, tennis courts, ice rink, swimming pool, lake, biking and hiking throughout its 456 acres...home to Phipps Conservatory [Oakland—412.622.6916]. Seven Springs Mountain Resort—ski day and night on 30 slopes, beginner and expert...ride a wheeled cart down the Alpine slide...golf, tennis, horseback riding, swimming and host of fun-filled activities year-round [Champion—814.352.7777].
See the City of Pittsburgh from grand heights, almost 500 feet up on its most dramatic elevation, Mount Washington, by riding one of two thrilling inclines: Duquesne Incline—all aboard this historic cable rail-car as it ascends to the incredible observation deck and breathtaking city views [Pittsburgh—412.381.1665]. Monongahela Incline—America’s oldest and steepest passenger incline...you’ll never forget the thrill [South Side—412.442.2000].
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra—“offers 22 weeks of subscription concerts annually, a Pops series, a four-concert chamber orchestra series and a three-concert happy hour series—Symphony with a Splash. The Orchestra also performs free education concerts for students in preschool to grade 6. The three-concert Fiddlesticks Family Concert series, featuring the feline “Ambassador to Children,” is immensely popular with the 3 to 8 set. A new Sunday afternoon series, Popular Classics, invites families to enjoy great music together—programmed for ages 8-14” [Heinz Hall, downtown—412.392.4900]. Pittsburgh Opera—one of the country’s preeminent opera companies... presents four classic productions each season, with English translations projected above the stage [Benedum Center, downtown—412.281.0912]. Pittsburgh CLO—one of the country’s most prestigious non-profit theaters. Stages Broadway productions of musical theater classics including a dynamic six-show summer season and an annual production of A Musical Christmas Carol [Benedum Center, downtown—412.281.3973]. River City Brass Band—“most active professional concert band in the U.S.”...annually performs over 100 shows...one of approximately 100 brass bands left in the country [Pittsburgh office—800.292.7222].
Pittsburgh Ballet Theater—founded in 1969, performs classical ballet masterpieces and contemporary dance compositions [Benedum Center, downtown—412.281.0360] Pittsburgh Dance Council—dedicated to the presentation of contemporary dance companies and work of local choreographers [Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, downtown—412.471.6070] City Theater—“...Pittsburgh’s most adventurous theatre...specializes in new plays...provides an artistic home for the development and production of contemporary productions [South Side—412.431.2489].
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts—home to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh Dance Council and Mellon Pittsburgh Broadway Series [Downtown—412.456.6666]. Byham Theater—Pittsburgh’s only remaining vaudeville house...hosts varying year-round performances...dance, concerts and other cultural events [Downtown, 412.456.6666]. Cabaret at Theater Square—home to Pittsburgh's first live cabaret theater... newest stage in the Cultural District this intimate, 253-seat venue is programmed by the Pittsburgh CLO [Downtown, 412.456.6666]. City Theater of the South Side—watch the finest in contemporary plays, including award-winning commissioned works and world premieres...located in the city’s historic South Side...season runs September through May [South Side—412.431.2489]. O’Reilly Theater—opened in 1991, the, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust built this 650-seat venue as a downtown home for Public Theater and to create and additional site for stage, music and other performances [Downtown—412.316.1600].
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