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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Category: Pittsburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: 700 Frank Curto Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
A secret oasis in the middle of Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers visitors a chance to leave the city rush and escape into a tranquil environment that will awaken the senses. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by the conservatory’s grand architecture and beautiful flora. With 19 indoor and...
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Address: various locations, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Quantum Theatre produces plays in Pittsburgh. Not in theaters, mind you, but in public parks or gardens, abandoned Strip District warehouses, or even Allegheny Cemetery. Quantum's performances focus on the evolutionary nature of theater, its immediacy, and its relationship to the city. Seeing a play – either...
Category: Historic Sites - Pittsburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: 613 Marion Ave, Springdale, PA 15144
After publishing Silent Spring, Rachel Carson came to be regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. She was born just outside of Pittsburgh in a five-room farmhouse in 1907, and her childhood home in Springdale remains, complete with views of the Allegheny River and of surrounding wildlife....
Category: Parks & Attractions - Pittsburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: 1000 Sandcastle Dr, Homestead, PA 15120
Located where part of US Steel Homestead Works once churned out steel is Sandcastle Waterpark. It features a boardwalk with food booths like those found at the shore, several pools, a wave pool, hot tubs, and miles of waterslides – some require inner tubes while others are "geared" more for speed. Feeling waterlogged?...
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Address: Forbes Ave, Adjacent to Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
456 acres containing trails, pools, tennis courts, an skating rink (roller hockey in the summer, ice skating in the winter), sports fields, tennis courts, a man-made lake, swimming pool, and wonderful views (Overlook Drive). Many annual events are held in the park, including the Vintage Grand Prix races.
Category: Pittsburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: 4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
In "Big Yellow Taxi," Joni Mitchell lamented, "They paved paradise and put up a parking lot." In Oakland, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy did the opposite and turned a parking lot into a plaza with food booths, plenty of green space, free Wi-Fi, and an antique merry-go-round. The plaza is close to Schenley Park, the...
Category: Pittsburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: various locations, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Like most metropolitan areas, Pittsburgh is a city of concrete and steel with a complex urban landscape. The creative people at The Sprout Fund have developed a plan to make this backdrop more aesthetically pleasing by peppering the city with public art. An example of Sprout's efforts, The Two Andys, is a mural that...
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Address: 66 Alpha Dr W, Harmarville Blade Runners Ice Complex, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
The Demons are Pittsburgh's only all-female roller derby league and are members of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association. The sport dates back to 1935 and has undergone a revival in recent years, catching the attention of sports fans looking for something a little different. These Demons on wheels are tough – no...
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Address: 100 Art Rooney Ave, near Heinz Field and around the city, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Biking and hiking enthusiasts were thrilled by the creation of the Great Allegheny Passage in 2006. This 150-mile-long trail system connects Cumberland, Maryland, to Pittsburgh. As a segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, the Great Allegheny Passage offers beautiful views and a chance to enjoy lots of...
Category: Historic Sites - Pittsburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: 328 6th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
This 130 year old Gothic church rests on the site of an 18th Century burial ground containing the grave of Red Pole, a Shawnee chief who died at Fort Pitt in 1797. The stained glass windows are impressive.
