Best Pittsburgh, PA Attractions
Carnegie Science Center
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...
Duquesne Incline
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...
Mt. Washington
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...
Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail
Considered one of architect Henry Hobson Richardson's greatest works, this magnificent Romanesque-style structure occupies two square city blocks. The...
Fallingwater
Fallingwater is a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece, now maintained by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. The structure of stone, concrete and glass is a...
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Rambling over 70 acres, the natural habitats of some 6000 animals are represented in the Asian Forest, African Savanna, Cheetah Valley, and Tropical Forest....
Carnegie Museum of Art
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,...
Senator John Heinz History Center
Housed in the Chautauqua Ice Warehouse, the center preserves and displays a large collection of artifacts, archives, and photos documenting the history of...
National Aviary
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....
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About Pittsburgh, PA Attractions
If it's your first-time in Pittsburgh, there are certain experiences you shouldn't pass up. Ride the Duquesne Incline up to Mount Washington for amazing views of the city. Tour Heinz Field, or even better, root for the Steelers at a home game. During baseball season, seeing the Pirates in action at PNC Park is high on the list, and families love the Pittsburgh Zoo. In addition to these favorites, Pittsburgh also boasts a legacy of learning and love for nature. At the enormous Carnegie Science Center visitors may attend live kitchen theater shows, climb aboard the historic USS
Requin submarine and explore over 200 more interactive exhibits. The center's sister museums, the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Andy Warhol Museum are also worth checking out.
About Elizabeth Baxley
Elizabeth C. Baxley is a Travel Editor for 10Best, Inc. Her favorite travel experiences have involved studying theater in London and exploring the streets of Salzburg, Munich and Vienna. She served as a contributor to the 10Best Travel Guides for Dallas and Washington, D.C., and her writings have also appeared in Upstate Parent.
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