Pittsburgh Local Attractions Guidebook
Sightseeing
If you need a walk to stretch the legs or let the kids run off some energy, why not spend some time walking along the Grandview boardwalk featuring a panorama view of working steel mills, bridges, incline plane, and the Pittsburgh skyline.
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Grandview Overlook
136-160 Grandview AveIf you need a walk to stretch the legs or let the kids run off some energy, why not spend some time walking along the Grandview boardwalk featuring a panorama view of working steel mills, bridges, incline plane, and the Pittsburgh skyline.
Take a nice stroll after dinner in the many Mount Washington restaurants and take a ride down one of the century old inclines, which retain its old world charm of heritage trolley. It is an amazing experience to see the old wheels and gears turning to pull up the trolley.
Open from 530am-12:45am Monday-Sat. 8:45am-midnight Sundays and Holidays. $2.50/adult $1.25/Children (6-11)
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Monongahela Incline
1870 PA-837Take a nice stroll after dinner in the many Mount Washington restaurants and take a ride down one of the century old inclines, which retain its old world charm of heritage trolley. It is an amazing experience to see the old wheels and gears turning to pull up the trolley.
Open from 530am-12:45am Monday-Sat. 8:45am-midnight Sundays and Holidays. $2.50/adult $1.25/Children (6-11)
This Historic strip is lined with small and family-owned business and street venders, lots of great restaurants, fruit (in the Pennsylvania railroad fruit auction building) and fish markets (Wholey’s) and boutique shops to pop in and out of makes this a fun evening out on the town experience. You will find high-quality products in these independent businesses that are hard to find in chain stores.
La Prima Espresso (established in 1988) procuring, roasting, and serving premium Italian style espresso and fine coffees around the world. Get that perfect cup of coffee as you stroll the streets.
John Heinz History Center, is one of the largest history museums in Pennsylvania, affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, six floors of exhibits, archives, and sports all devoted to the history and heritage of western PA.
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Strip District
This Historic strip is lined with small and family-owned business and street venders, lots of great restaurants, fruit (in the Pennsylvania railroad fruit auction building) and fish markets (Wholey’s) and boutique shops to pop in and out of makes this a fun evening out on the town experience. You will find high-quality products in these independent businesses that are hard to find in chain stores.
La Prima Espresso (established in 1988) procuring, roasting, and serving premium Italian style espresso and fine coffees around the world. Get that perfect cup of coffee as you stroll the streets.
John Heinz History Center, is one of the largest history museums in Pennsylvania, affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, six floors of exhibits, archives, and sports all devoted to the history and heritage of western PA.
Feel like your stepping into history, with their very interactive approach, here kids can discover science and wonders of the natural world. Digging for bones in the quarry, grinding corn in a Hopi home, and more. Dinosaurs are just the beginning.
Open 10am-5pm (except closed on Tuesdays)
Adults $19.95 Children and students (3-18) $11.95 Seniors $14.95
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes AveFeel like your stepping into history, with their very interactive approach, here kids can discover science and wonders of the natural world. Digging for bones in the quarry, grinding corn in a Hopi home, and more. Dinosaurs are just the beginning.
Open 10am-5pm (except closed on Tuesdays)
Adults $19.95 Children and students (3-18) $11.95 Seniors $14.95
America’s most famous architect, built this house partly over a waterfall on Bear Run which naturally helps cool the house in this modern design… well worth a tour!
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Fallingwater
1491 Mill Run RdAmerica’s most famous architect, built this house partly over a waterfall on Bear Run which naturally helps cool the house in this modern design… well worth a tour!
Inside of an old submarine making this such a cool place that really encourages learning. Also has a great kids climbing and play area. Open 10am-5pm.
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Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny AveInside of an old submarine making this such a cool place that really encourages learning. Also has a great kids climbing and play area. Open 10am-5pm.
One of the oldest continuously operation botanical conservatories in the country. They are always changing the displays so you will have a new experience each time you go, not just a once and saw it type place, you will always be able to see new plants/flowers in this green oasis in the middle of Pittsburgh. They have a nationally recognized orchid collection. Plus a breathtaking experience in their butterfly room where you can see 100’s of different types, making this the perfect family fun activity.
Phipps Conservatory
1 Schenley DriveOne of the oldest continuously operation botanical conservatories in the country. They are always changing the displays so you will have a new experience each time you go, not just a once and saw it type place, you will always be able to see new plants/flowers in this green oasis in the middle of Pittsburgh. They have a nationally recognized orchid collection. Plus a breathtaking experience in their butterfly room where you can see 100’s of different types, making this the perfect family fun activity.
Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden
4905 Fifth AveA peaceful walk even though your in the city
Home to the largest collection id Warhol art and archives in the world.
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The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StHome to the largest collection id Warhol art and archives in the world.
If your lucky enough to have a night out on the town catching a live show at the Benedum Center is a real experience you will never foget.
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Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
237 7th StIf your lucky enough to have a night out on the town catching a live show at the Benedum Center is a real experience you will never foget.
This is one of our families favorite dress up events to attend! The Pittsburgh symphony orchestra is grammy award winning beautiful captivating experience with each performance.
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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
600 Penn AveThis is one of our families favorite dress up events to attend! The Pittsburgh symphony orchestra is grammy award winning beautiful captivating experience with each performance.
One of the most exciting ballet companies in the country, Pittsburgh ballet company offers a powerful collection of classical and contemporary ballet for nearly 50 years
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
2900 Liberty AveOne of the most exciting ballet companies in the country, Pittsburgh ballet company offers a powerful collection of classical and contemporary ballet for nearly 50 years
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
10 Children's WayHistoric Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail RdServed as the first English corts west of the Allegheny mountains.
Natural beautiful at its finest!
Try out the natural waterslide if your brave enough!
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Ohiopyle delstatspark
124 Main StNatural beautiful at its finest!
Try out the natural waterslide if your brave enough!
Johnstown Flood Museum
304 Washington StFood scene
Old brick historic feeling vibe with a retro twist you get eating at this restaurant, with great prices!
Gordo's Tacos & Tequila
131 Shiloh StreetOld brick historic feeling vibe with a retro twist you get eating at this restaurant, with great prices!
American food. Quality food for a great price, in a very attractive southwestern environment, that will make you just want to stay awhile and enjoy several courses.
Highly recommend the half roasted chicken on mashed potatoes.
Open 4pm-10pm
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Shiloh Grill
123 Shiloh StAmerican food. Quality food for a great price, in a very attractive southwestern environment, that will make you just want to stay awhile and enjoy several courses.
Highly recommend the half roasted chicken on mashed potatoes.
Open 4pm-10pm
Great Coffee and really great pastries in the winter. Hopping delicate ice cream deserts in the summer! Thought it is Cash-Only.
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DiFiore's Ice Cream Delite
120 Shiloh StGreat Coffee and really great pastries in the winter. Hopping delicate ice cream deserts in the summer! Thought it is Cash-Only.
Great Pizza, salads, and wings.
Open weekend 12-9pm, weekdays 11am-9pm
(412) 431-3311
Joe Cestone's Pizzeria
200 Virginia AveGreat Pizza, salads, and wings.
Open weekend 12-9pm, weekdays 11am-9pm
(412) 431-3311
The Cheesecake Factory
415 S 27th StGateway Clipper Fleet
350 W Station Square DrSoooo many flavors of popcorn!
A great addition to munch on while you walk the many shops of the strip.
Pittsburgh Popcorn Company
209 21st StSoooo many flavors of popcorn!
A great addition to munch on while you walk the many shops of the strip.
Delicate delicious flavored food...each dish made just to your spice level.
Prince of India Restaurant
3614 Fifth AvenueDelicate delicious flavored food...each dish made just to your spice level.
Lounges and bars
The Bulldog Pub
1818 Morningside AveNice little pub atmosphere and good food
Monterey Pub
1227 Monterey StTrue irish pub... best place to be on with friends.
If you want that more upscale luxury lounge Burn is the place to be as long as you dress to fit the part... they do have a dress code of business casual.
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BURN by Rocky Patel Pittsburgh
346 N Shore DrIf you want that more upscale luxury lounge Burn is the place to be as long as you dress to fit the part... they do have a dress code of business casual.
City Works - Pittsburgh
2 PPG PlaceSports bar for sunday night football
Entertainment
Public swimming pool for those hot summer days which has a nice shallow area for younger children.
Magee Swimming Pool
745 Greenfield AvenuePublic swimming pool for those hot summer days which has a nice shallow area for younger children.
Sandcastle Vannpark
1000 Sandcastle DrHighly recommend for anyone wanting to get a little movement in with a couple boulder climbs. Excellent way to burn off some stress and fun for all ages.
FA Climbing Station Square
Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get a little movement in with a couple boulder climbs. Excellent way to burn off some stress and fun for all ages.
Kennywood Park
This amusement park is great for the whole family
Ream Swimming Pool
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Water Wheel DrHidden Valley Resort
1 Craighead Rd