Home to the three rivers, Pittsburgh has its reputation for steel factories but they were all demolished in the 80s and 90s and replaced with upscale shopping centers, luxury townhouses & modern office towers. The city is one of may trying to lure lucrative gay tourism, which was given a boost as the charming, community-minded setting of Showtime's "Queer As Folk." Although the gay community is not a large as NYC, DC or Philly, you will find Pittsburgh a city with a smaller "hometown" feeling with numerous spots welcoming to you and your kind.