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- bobaloo000Jackson, NJ225 contributionsNot only do you to watch the great game of baseball in a great baseball city but you get to do it in maybe the best place to watch a baseball game in the country. My wife and I are Yankee fans so we like to combine watching them play with a little sightseeing and we were both blown away by PNC. Plenty of food options but the best may be Manny's along the centerfield concourse. I think it's one of the top 3 food options in all of baseball and you may get lucky enough to mee the man himself, Manny Sanguillen. Seats along the 3rd base line have one of the best views in baseball. The Pittsburgh skyline is very pretty in the day or night. If you're in town and you're a baseball fan give PNC a visit.Written September 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MontrealManMontreal, Canada234 contributionsThe Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens are so impressive! This serene venue provides a calm escape to beautiful and well maintained gardens, art themes, as well as a sustainable wetland atop a roof. This is a must-see for anyone visiting Pittsburgh and it has free parking for guests arriving by car, as well as direct access to the bike path near Oakland. Adult entry fee is well worth the $22.Written September 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CFRSun City, AZ13 contributionsHubs, wanted to visit the Incline and reminisce earlier travels.
It's quite an antique and steep way to travel up to the top of Mt. Washington area of Pittsburgh.
Great views from the top, runs smoothly, but it is an older piece of history and needs upkeep.Written September 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Caitlyn P1 contributionThis was a super cool tour, but the lady who did it was pretty rude although I don't know she meant to come across that way. The tour was very rushed and when you have a large group you don't have time to take photosWritten September 19, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KHATRI_TANZANIADar es Salaam, Tanzania694 contributionsVisited Mount Washington spot, this is an are on the hill from where you can get a scenic view of Pittsburgh downtown. This is a place you should not miss visit when you are in Pittsburgh. It's a road side open area where you can stand and watch the view of the city, there is no entrance or any type of fee to visit there.Written September 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brian H3 contributionsWonderful. The only drawback was lack of working outlets to recharge phones. Staff was extremely helpful. Restrooms were clean. Displays were informative. Solid experience overall.Written September 28, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ria44Pittsburgh, PA1 contributionSuch a fun and unexpected gem. I've been here a number of times by myself and with family. Every time I find different I have seen before, somehow.Written September 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dan SAlamo, CA57 contributionsWe only had about an hour here so we zipped through quickly. Lots to see, allow for 3-4 hours at least. I was personallly underwhelmed by the Mr. Rogers exhibit based on what I had read, but it was still cool to see.Written September 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kcollins108Birmingham, AL134 contributionsGreat place to walk around and visit different shops! Majority of the shops are for the city’s professional sport teams, not so much for Pittsburgh itself. Multiple places to eat but no options for gluten free needs.Written September 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bonjour05State College, PA13 contributionsWe had a great time at the aviary….all of the staff were very friendly and helpful especially at pointing out various birds our kids were trying to find. The bird feedings were long enough to be informative, but not too long to lose our kids’ attentions. We fed the lorikeets and also did a penguin encounter and they were both great. The bird sighting are great, but truly the staff are what make this a 5 star site!Written September 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RhroncichBrookfield, IL338 contributionsMy bonus daughter and I took 2 of her children to this amazing zoo and aquarium. A ton of walking! Up and down the mountain it is located on. It's worth all the aches and pains the next day. The Aquarium is very nice, but just a small building compared to the rest of the place.
They were having a chinese lantern exhibit in addition to the animals, and the lanterns were just as wonderful as the animals. The restaurants are overpriced, but no worse than any other place with a zoo, and the food selections included healthy options and tasted better than most.
If you have a child who qualifies for the PA program - museums for all - up to 4 people can enter with their care card at $3 each. The regular admission is much higher. We spent about 6 hours here on a hot day. Be sure to hydrate.
The elephants looked especially happy in their grouping. The "cages" are anything but - seem pretty spacious and all looked well cared for.Written September 13, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - torpdoDes Moines, IA554 contributionsI didn't know much about Andy Warhol (Campbell soup cans was about all I knew) but I learned much about the life of the artist by visiting the museum. He was more than soup cans and portraits. The museum is laid out in chronological order which is the best way to stroll through the museum. Thousands of prints on display which include some for visually impaired. Very interesting and worth another visit.Written August 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ThekansaspyetMiddletown, CT722 contributionsMy husband and I were retracing some of the activities and travels of my ancestors. My g*grandfather was a Ranger during the 1780's, guarding the western frontier. He knew Fort Pitt well. The Fort Pitt museum has some very interesting narratives of the life and times of people at the Fort and the impact of the French and English struggles for power in the area. It is well worth a trip. The park itself is very nice on a sunny day. The only remaining blockhouse from the period is a story in itself.Written September 11, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dede K209 contributionsThough we have only gotten to experience the outside, this building has an absolutely gorgeous exterior! Fountains, flowers, stone stairs, etc…We had an up close and personal view during a game of CluedUpp this past summer. I loved being able to snap a few photos that can look back on as part of our time in the city. I hope to make a trip inside in the future!Written September 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dede K209 contributionsOur most recent trip to Carnegie science Center (and we have many) included my niece and nephew, who were up visiting from West Virginia. They also had been here many times in the past, but this was the first time that they got to visit alongside their cousins. What a great time!
Open Wed-Mon from 10am-5pm, you have plenty of time to see it all!
First stop, H2oh! We love this area because everything about it is water-based. Whether floating a boat down a ramp and through your own tunnel, creation or tipping a huge water, lava balance piece, this area is sure to please! Walking back in through the section, you have the hoses that blow the beach balls, and lots of other fun areas. The kids absolutely love standing in front of the camera while they do the weather forecast. Beyond this, is a nice miniature live animal area. When I say, live animals, I don’t mean what you would find at a huge zoo. Just some aquariums, areas to watch the fish, peacefully swim, crickets, etc.
Being that we got there early, we dashed over to Highmark SportsWorks next before the crowd got there. The kids took their turns swinging the bat, playing operation, sprinting, hanging from the pendulum and more!
Did you know that the science center had a huge robot exhibit years ago and the robots are still on display down by the theater in the robot hall of fame? Don’t forget to get a gander at the basketball robot when you are spending time over at Sport’sWorks. This one has always amazed me!
After having a lot of physical fun next door, we headed back into the Science Center and onto SpacePlace. The kids LOVE the rocket launch and parachute drop!
Bricksburgh was our next stop! Where else can you find a huge Lego built soup can? My boys design cars and held a drag race. The shake tables are always a feat and the Shake Shack is still a fun time. Would love to see it really moving like it did in the “Earthquake” days. I believe it is supposed to be the same, but I feel it has slowed some.
Our timed ticket was ready and off to explore the USS Requin. State-of-the-art and battle ready when it set out just days before the end of World War II, Requin holds the distinction of being the Navy’s first Radar Picket submarine. Open daily: 10 am–4:20 pm (weather and river conditions permitting) you will not want to miss this! Remember, this is included with your general admission ticket to the science center and can only be done if you have purchased a science center ticket. Wow, does this put life for these men in to perspective. Tight quarters, but they made it home. The kids loved going through the portal doors and checking out everything from where they slept to where they eat!
The miniature railroad was next. This is one of our favorite areas. We could seriously spend hours here taking in every detail! The Miniature Railroad, which celebrated its’ 100th Anniversary in 2019, features hundreds of wonderfully realistic animated scenes that illustrate the Pittsburgh region’s rich and diverse history up until 1940. New models are added annually to the village. Each season, find something newly added!
Mars, the Giant Leap was next. Space vehicles were driven and space food imagined! Be sure to glance above your head at the plants within the lights!
Bodywork’s. Thus one is really something and has a few from above down to Mars. See how each part of the body works and even how it all looks, gross! A very cool area!
Last on the list for our little guy was Little Learner Clubhouse. He played with water and launching balls. There is also areas to make some musical noise and climbing stations.
Look into becoming a member and hit them anytime you are in Pittsburgh or a rainy day surprise for your kids! It definitely an educational and fun place for the kids to be!Written September 19, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Mount Washington
- Point State Park
- National Aviary
- Schenley Park
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