Pittsburgh Attractions
Things to do in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Attractions. Looking for something fun to do with your family? Want something kid friendly? Need to find a good park to play with your dog? Then look no further because HelloPittsburgh.com has you covered. We've sought out the best attractions in Pittsburgh and have detailed information about parks, museums, festivals, zoos and more.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will continue its annual tradition of wowing guests with gorgeous gardens that tell the tale of holidays past, present, and future with topiary snowmen made of white Alyssum, spectacular hanging baskets, evergreens lit with ten thousands of LED lights, and nearly 2,000 poinsettias from Nov. 26, 2010 through Jan. 9, 2011. The Winter Flower Show features the holiday transformation of nine of Phipps' indoor gardens that will delight children and adults alik
A plethora of beautiful green spaces can be found in and around Pittsburgh. Read on for a look at five favorite parks in Pittsburgh for fun and fitness.
The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is where the community can create, see, support and learn about visual arts.
The Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation specializes in the history of botany and all aspects of plant science. Located on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University in Oakland, the Hunt Institute maintains collections of books, plant images, manuscripts, portraits, data files and publications. This vast collection meets the reference needs of botanists, biologists, historians, conservationists, librarians, bibliographers and the public at large.
The Society for Contemporary Craft (SCC), located in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District, seeks to engage the public in the creative experience behind contemporary craft. One of the few visual arts organizations in the United States dedicated exclusively to contemporary craft, the SCC is respected for attracting a consistently high caliber of nationally and internationally renowned artists for exhibition. The SCC hosts two exhibitions with a national/international focus per year at the main gal
As home to the most successful professional football team of the modern era, Heinz Field is an exciting place to be for a football game, concert, or one of the private events held in the large banquet space. It was built to replace the outdated Three Rivers Stadium and opened in September 2001 to a sold-out crowd, continuing a streak of home game sellouts stretching back to the early 1970s.
Pittsburgh Glass Center is a vibrant venue boasting a state-of-the-art glass studio that attracts both world-renowned glass artists and people from the general public who are interested in learning more about the art of glass. Whether you want to explore the contemporary glass gallery, watch live hot glass demonstrations, or get in the action by taking a class in the hot shop, the Pittsburgh Glass Center will blow you away (pun intended).
Looking for a ghostly good time? The Scarehouse, located in Etna, is a state-of-the-art haunted attraction that features Hollywood-quality sets, props, prosthetics and digital technology. It has been named one of “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions” by the Travel Channel, in addition to being nationally recognized by Haunted Attractions, Hauntworld and Fangoria magazines.
Based on the legend surrounding the untimely and unexplained deaths of Theodore and Caroline Acres, the Hundred Acres Manor in South Park calls itself Pittsburgh’s largest haunted attraction. Featuring five gut-wrenching attractions that boast brutal displays of carnage and chaos, the Hundred Acres Manor is not for the faint of heart. Prepare yourself for a relentless 45 minute overdose on terror that may not be appropriate for children.
Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, my! Family-friendly Halloween fun awaits you at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium for KDKA ZooBoo for Kids’ Sake. Your little ghosts and goblins are invited to trick-or-treat for sweet treats at several locations throughout the zoo. Guests will of course be able to enjoy the animals, reptiles, and other zoo favorites while at ZooBoo. The celebration will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and Oct. 30-31. (Candy bags are distributed to children 13 years of
The Art of Structure, a special exhibition at the Heinz Architectural Center running through Jan. 17, 2011, explores radical works of 20th-century engineering ranging from bridges in the Swiss Alps to public markets in mid-century Mexico.
Thrills? Check. Chills? Check. Kennywood’s Phantom Fright Nights in Homestead has it all. Named one of the best Halloween events by the annual Golden Ticket Awards readers’ poll, this is one fantastically frightening haunt that you won’t want to miss.
The Pittsburgh Public Market in the Steel City's historic Strip District is an indoor market open year-round that brings new and familiar business to one of Pittsburgh’s favorite spots for shopping.
The Clemente Museum, located in Lawrenceville’s historic Engine House 25, honors and preserves the legacy of the Pittsburgh Pirate affectionately remembered as “The Great One.” Roberto Clemente (Aug. 18, 1934 – Dec. 31, 1972) was drafted by the Pirates in 1954 and played 18 seasons with the team—rising to become what many consider to be the greatest baseball player of his time.
It's no secret that Pittsburgh is synonymous with football. A new exhibit at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is paying homage to Steelers fans and the global popular culture created through their extreme methods of supporting, honoring, and even worshipping the Black and Gold nation. "Whatever It Takes: Steelers Fan Collections, Rituals, and Obsessions," will run through Jan. 30, 2011 at the Miller Gallery in the CMU Purnell Center for the Arts, 5000 Forbes Ave.
Come set sail with the Gateway Clipper Fleet, a symbol of Pittsburgh’s river renaissance. Since its beginnings in 1958, the fleet has grown from a single 100-passenger boat operation to the five-boat, 2,500-passenger fleet that it is today.
Powdermill Nature Reserve is the biological research station of Carnegie Museum of Natural History and offers a place for people to explore the natural world.
Handmade Arcade, Pittsburgh’s highly anticipated and award-winning independent craft fair, is celebrating its seventh anniversary at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on April 16, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The craft fair’s debut at the first “green” convention center in the world will feature approximately 120 innovative craft vendors from Pittsburgh and across the country.
The Senator John Heinz History Center, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania. Located in the Strip District, this educational institution boasts 275,000 square-feet of long-term and changing exhibition space, including the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a dynamic museum-within-a-museum. It is also home to the Library and Archives, an extensive scholarly resource that preserves thousands of items that documents 250 years of life in Western
Fallingwater is the name of a truly unique house that stretches out over a 30-foot waterfall. Frank Lloyd Wright, one of America’s most famous architects, designed the house for his clients, the Kaufmann family. Fallingwater was built between 1936 and 1939. Today Fallingwater, located 90 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, is a National Historic Landmark.
The East End Brewing Co. in Homewood is proof that good beer doesn’t go unnoticed in Pittsburgh. Some beer aficionados claim that this small sustainable brewery is responsible for producing the city’s best beer.
Pittsburgh’s PNC Park has been recognized as one of the great sports venues in the country, and the park’s design pays homage to the classic American ballparks of yesteryear while offering modern facilities and exciting views of the downtown skyline and Allegheny riverfront. The park opened in 2001, replacing the out-of-date Three Rivers Stadium and becoming the fifth home of the Pittsburgh Pirates since the team's inception in 1887.
The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is a wonderful place for toddlers, tots and teens-- and everyone in between. The experience is rich with learning, but of course, the fun is what truly takes center stage.
Stop and smell the flowers at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Set amidst Schenley Park, one of Pittsburgh's largest greenspaces, Phipps Conservatory inspires and educates visitors with the beauty and value of plants. Housed in a gorgeous historic steel and glass Victorian greenhouse, this gem of the city's Oakland neighborhood has been inviting visitors to explore intriguing and rare plants since 1893. In recent decades, Phipps has evolved into one of the region's most vibrant, thrivi
Located on Pittsburgh's North Shore, the Andy Warhol Museum is a real treat for the eyes. From Warhol's easily-identifiable pop art pieces to a variety of interactive exhibits, the museum has a lot to offer eager visitors.
The Carnegie Science Center is the most visited museum in Pittsburgh. Opened to much fanfare in 1991, the center features more than 250 hands-on exhibits that are both fun and educational for kids and adults alike.
Located in Pittsburgh's historic Oakland neighborhood, the Carnegie Museum of Art is one of the United States' most renowned collections of contemporary art. Dedicated by Pennsylvania-born oil tycoon Andrew Carnegie in 1895, the art museum boasts 25 different galleries and hundreds-of-thousands of square feet of gallery space. The museum is arguably the oldest contemporary art museum in the country.
Is it a bus, or is it a boat? The amphibious tour vehicles that Just Ducky Tours has to offer are so versatile that they can drive on the land and then swim out onto the Monongahela River for a splish-splashing good time.
Kennywood Amusement Park, located just eight miles from downtown Pittsburgh, is a family favorite among Pennsylvanians and tourists alike.
Whether you live in Pittsburgh or are just visiting, the famous Duquesne Incline is something you simply must experience.
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