David L Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The David L Lawrence Convention Center is a conference, convention, and exhibition facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It was opened in the year 2003 and was financed together with PNC Park and Heinz Field. The facility has a 1,500,000 square feet area, and it even won a Supreme Award in 2004 as excellent for structural engineering. The old building was just 131,000 square feet and did not have a ballroom, so it was demolished to make room for the construction on the same site. The facility is home to a wide range of activities. The nearby towns surrounding DLLCC are Robinson Township, Ross Township, and Scott Township. 

When visiting the complex, make sure to make side trips on its nearby tourist attractions like Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.The facility showcases a collection, publications, research, and exhibition about botany. Enjoy watching a football game at the Joe Walton Football Stadium with a 3,000-seat stadium, which also houses the lacrosse and football team from Robert Morris University. Don’t miss to visit the Kelly Strayhorn Theater for performing arts activities that you will surely enjoy. Just grab some tickets and some popcorn with it. When it comes to places to stay, one of the best hotel options includes the Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown.The hotel is just 1,600 feet away from the DLLCC and has contemporary feels in a charming historic building. The Marriott Hotel of The Westin Pittsburgh is another excellent option linked directly through skywalk to the DLLCC complex.