"Yes, like everyone else, I do drive to the grocery store. But I also shop in my condo, on line, in my pajamas and have groceries delivered to the mail room, just an elevator ride away."

 

 

Gateway Towers Condominium: Services & Shopping

 

Pittsburgh’s thriving downtown neighborhood offers numerous services,
including day spas, florists, doctor’s offices, and banks.

 

A Gateway Towers and Downtown Pittsburgh panorama

 

 

There’s also a wide variety of shopping experiences, ranging from small boutiques to department stores. Whether you’re shopping for jewelry, wine, electronics, specialty clothing, or just a cup of coffee, you’ll find it within walking distance of Gateway Towers. More choices can be found at Station Square, just across the Monongahela River by foot or light rail.

 

Looking for a house of worship? There are five churches downtown: St. Mary of Mercy Roman Catholic Church, First Presbyterian Church, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Smithfield United Church of Christ, and First Lutheran Church of the Epiphany.

 

Need groceries? Pittsburgh’s fabled Strip District and its many vendors of fresh produce, meats, seafoods, and ethnic fare are a walkable distance from Gateway Towers.

 

 

 

Perhaps you prefer the convenience of shopping online. Register with Right by Nature and purchase top-quality produce, meats, seafood, specialty breads,and organic food products. These can be delivered to you or picked up (bagged and waiting for you) at the store: 2305 Smallman St.

 

Don't have a car? No problem. Gateway Towers is host to a Zipcar automobile. To become a Zipcar member, see https://www.zipcar.com/ Be sure to indicate that you are a Gateway Towers resident so that you will be added to our "group" membership with its benefits - which include no membership fee!.

 

Headed for the airport? Take the 28X bus. Pickup is at the Liberty Avenue stop between the Hotel once known as the Hilton and Gateway Center 3, and with minimal stops you'll be taken to the terminal door. The return trip will let you off at the stop by Gateway Center 4. Cost is $2.75 each way.

 

And speaking of public transportation, with a PortAuthority pass seniors ride the bus, light-rail ("T"), and inclines free of charge.

 

According to The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, 5000 people now live Downtown. And all 5000 are invited to the annual "Resident Block Party" in Market Squre, with food and beverages provided by area restaurants, music by local musicians, and many opportunities to meet and greet the folks who are your neighbors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(updated 10/1/10)