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Address: 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
This 40,000 square foot facility houses so much, that it's impossible to list it all. Over 250 interactive exhibits include a planetarium, miniature railroad exhibit, Omnimax Theater, the USS Requin (WWII sub), and a health-science center. General Admission includes Carnegie Science Center Exhibits, Buhl Planetarium, and USS Requin. Don't forget...
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Address: Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
The observation tower and lookout points offer great views of Point Park, the three rivers and the surrounding communities. You can also ride the restored incline cars for a small fee.
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Address: 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4080
Andrew Carnegie started this museum's earliest collections in 1896, with an emphasis on modern art. The galleries showcase works by artists such as Degas, Van Gogh, Durer, Cassatt and Hopper. More recent exhibits include photography and video displays, and there are also a collection of sculpture and architectural models. Be sure to see the...
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Address: 1220 Grandview Ave, Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
These cars were originally built in the late 1800s. Restored, they provide panoramic views of the city. The Duquesne has a lower station on West Carson Street near Station Square and Smithfield Street Bridge, and an upper station at 1220 Grandview Avenue. The Duquesne Incline accepts all Port Authority Transit passes, tickets, and current...
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Address: 1491 Mill Run Rd, Rte 381 S, Mill Run, PA 15464
Fallingwater is a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece, now maintained by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. The structure of stone, concrete and glass is a staggering multi-level home cantilevered over an actual waterfall. The regular tour lasts about 45 minutes, the in-depth tour about two hours. There is also a children's tour, and a three-hour...
Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning
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Address: 4200 5th Ave, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA 15260
The Nationality Rooms are housed in the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning. Twenty six rooms showcase furnishings and artifacts that represent the cultural backgrounds of various ethnic groups. The striking Gothic-style cathedral, composed of a steel frame concealed by walls made of Indiana limestone, stands 535 feet (42 stories)...
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Address: 7340 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Rambling over 70 acres, the natural habitats of some 6000 animals are represented in the Asian Forest, African Savanna, Cheetah Valley, and Tropical Forest. The zoo is also home to the PPG Aquarium, which boasts over 40 exhibits that include sharks, penguins, jellyfish, stingrays and an electric eel. At Kid's Kingdom, young visitors may pet many...
Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail
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Address: 436 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Considered one of architect Henry Hobson Richardson's greatest works, this magnificent Romanesque-style structure occupies two square city blocks. The Bridge of Sighs, where convicts traversed from court to prison, is just part of this National Historic Landmark's rich history. Group tours provided by the History and Landmark Foundation, and a...
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Address: 700 Arch St, Allegheny Commons West, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
More than 600 birds from all over the world are exhibited in their natural habitats at the country's only bird facility independent of a larger zoo. Residents include flamingos, penguins, macaws, hummingbirds, and owls. Bring your lunch – bags and coolers are welcome at the tent and atrium areas. And don't forget to visit the gift shop before you...
Senator John Heinz History Center
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Address: 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Housed in the Chautauqua Ice Warehouse, the center preserves and displays a large collection of artifacts, archives, and photos documenting the history of the region. The headquarters of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a café, and children's section are also on the premises. Docent-led tours...
