Also known as funiculars, these “inclined planes” were built in the late 1800’s to transport immigrant workers from work at plants along Pittsburgh’s rivers to their homes atop Mt. Washington. While they still serve as transportation for area residents, they are also a great way to enjoy the beautiful panoramic Pittsburgh skyline, a view ranked […]
Carnegie Science Center delights, educates, and inspires through interactive experiences in science and technology.In order to foster a scientifically literate community, Carnegie Science Center will:Be the region’s leading family‑centered destination for fun and learning.Serve as the trusted voice of science for the general public.Serve as a town square for community dialogue on science and its
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The National Aviary is America’s only independent indoor nonprofit zoo dedicated exclusively to birds. Located in West Park on Pittsburgh’s historic North Side, the National Aviary’s diverse collection comprises more than 500 birds representing more than 150 species from around the world, many of them threatened or endangered in the wild. The National Aviary’s large
Segway in Paradise is armed and ready with the latest Segway technology. Are you ready to experience the future of mobility? Join us today for a tour of Pittsburgh! Experience the wonder of this future advancement of transportation. A tour of about 2 hours around the city’s most interesting sights. Our highly trained Segway “glide
Seven Springs Mountain Resort is an all-season resort located in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania. It has a fairly high elevation for a Pennsylvania ski area, at 3001 feet above sea level. There is a wide variety of activities offered at seven Springs, including canopy tours, ziplining, sporting clays, fishing, hiking, and golfing in the summer and
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, a great steel and glass Victorian greenhouse, has been inviting visitors to explore the beauty and mysteries of plants since 1893. Set amidst one of Pittsburgh’s largest greenspaces, Schenley Park, Phipps Conservatory stands as a cultural and architectural centerpiece of the city’s Oakland neighborhood. In recent decades, Phipps has evolved
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FLOAT INTO THE SUNSET IN A HOT-AIR BALLOON: Looking for the ultimate room with a view? How do you describe your feelings after your first balloon ride? You won’t be able to really…. You know they will not understand…. But you know you will have to try. Perhaps you will echo Wilber Wight, wondering how such
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Over 15,000 people annually use the services of Kayak Pittsburgh, a social enterprise of western Pennsylvania’s Venture Outdoors, to explore and enjoy Pittsburgh by water. Kayak rentals first became available in the Steel City in 2004 and continue to help transform perceptions of what Pittsburgh is becoming and what the city’s three rivers mean for
Fallingwater or Kaufmann Residence is a house designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 in rural southwestern Pennsylvania, 43 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. The home was built partly over a waterfall on Bear Run in the Mill Run section of Stewart Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the Laurel Highlands of the Allegheny Mountains. Hailed
Mission: Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative museum experiences that inspire joy, creativity and curiosity. Vision: We provide the highest quality exhibits and programs for learning and play. We are a partner and a resource for people who work with or on behalf of children. Key Values: Commitment to Good Design Principles: The Children’s Museum