The Steel City is still rooted in its industrial roots, but Pittsburgh is finally shedding its blue-collar image. A cluster of universities such as Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh infuses the city with a refreshing energy. Many artists hail from Pittsburgh, including Broadway star Patti LuPone, the late pop master Andy Warhol, and children's TV host "Mister" Fred Rogers. Yes, Pittsburgh is known as the main center of the steel industry, but there is a fresh atmosphere here. That's why my husband and I chose this city for our trip. We rented a car from 14CARS.com