Welcome to Pittsburgh!
Tourist attractions are not only plentiful in Pittsburgh, but they are top-quality and fun for the whole family! Are you interested in taking a guided tour? Perfect! Now all you have to do is decide in what format - walking, trolley, bus or even a Duckboat - that's a bus and a boat in one! Planning a trip for the whole family? Try stopping at popular destinations like the National Aviary, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Even the Heinz Field baseball park and Sandcastle Waterpark are great choices for sunny days!
Maybe you are more interested in the scholarly sides of Pittsburgh. If that's the case, be sure to visit the University of Pittsburgh which has been around since the late 18th century! The University campus has great landmarks like the Allegheny Observatory and the Nationalty Rooms. Off campus there are additional important landmarks to visit like the Allegheny County Courthouse and the Hartwood Mansion and Park set in an idyllic landscape, perfect for marveling at.
Are you looking for a way to have fun and learn something at the same time? Then make sure to visit any one of the city's fantastic museums! There is the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, where you can look at dinosaur fossils, gems and minerals, prehistoric sea creatures and more. Are you more of a scientist? Then try the Carnegie Science Museum and visit the Blast off to the Buhl Digital Dome for an exhilarating, one-of-a-kind planetarium show! This hi-def, full-dome experience will take you from the farthest regions of the cosmos to the inside of the human body under one roof! Do you have children with you? Then make sure to visit the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for a hands-on experience like no other. Finally, those interested in Art should visit the Carnegie Museum of Art where you can see nationally and internationally recognized collections of American and European works from the 16th century to the present. No matter your preference, Pittsburgh has a museum for you!
If you are interested in checking out all of the fun, pop culture Pittsburgh has given to society make sure to visit at least one of the following destinations. There's the McDonald's Big Mac Museum where you can say CHEESE in front of the world's largest Big Mac replica, or try the Andy Wharhol Museum, a magnificent venue for viewing the art, film, video and archive collection of Andy Warhol. And don't forget about Pittsburgh's magnificent sports teams! Home to the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and Pitt Panthers, see why Pittsburgh was given the coveted title of "Best Sports Team" by News Magazine!
Finally, if you are willing to travel outside of the city, there are a wide variety of possible day trips like the Kennywood Amuseument Park, one of the oldest and most beloved amusement parks in America, or the Hidden Valley Resort, offering a host of activities and amenities like over-night lodging, skiing, snowboarding, ski and snowboard lessons, snow-tubing, sleigh rides, a sports club, retail, spa facilities, horseback riding a championship golf course and more!
For more information on any of the attractions mentioned above, or for a list of hundreds of other fun things to do and see in Pittsburgh, PA, make sure to explore Ettractions.com for your valuable visitor information. If you are looking for a great place to travel, Pittsburgh, PA should be at the top of your destination list!
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Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival – May 11th to May 20th
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Century of The Pittsburgh Courier exhibition – Now until June 02, 2012
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The 2012 Pittsburgh Wine Festival – Coming May 3rd – Heinz Field
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Keystone State – Different regions. Spring & Summer FUN!
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The Banff Mountain Film Festival – Friday, April 6th and Saturday, April 7th – 7:00 pm
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