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
HARTWOOD ACRES Hartwood Acres Park is a 629-acre county park in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Hartwood is considered the crown jewel of the county’s 12,000-acre network of nine distinct parks. Established in 1969, its special feature is one of the largest and most spectacular country estates in the region. Hartwood consists of
Bike Pittsburgh is transforming our streets and communities into vibrant, healthy places by making them safe and accessible for everyone to bike and walk. Our Vision: Pittsburgh’s bright future is built on an active transportation network that safely connects people to professional, commercial, recreational, and cultural destinations. Residents, commuters, and visitors joyfully experience our unique