Pittsburgh
Since 1977, this art space has hosted the avant-garde. It now occupies several buildings in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood, and always has something…
Must-see attractions in Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
This nifty funicular and its Monongahela Incline twin down the road, both built in the late 19th century, are Pittsburgh icons, zipping up the steep slope…
Pittsburgh
This six-story museum celebrates Pittsburgh's coolest native son, Andy Warhol, who moved to NYC, got a nose job and made himself famous with pop art. One…
Western Pennsylvania
This Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece is simply one of the architectural wonders of the world. Completed in 1938 as a weekend retreat for the Kaufmanns,…
Pittsburgh
Soaring 42 stories, this Gothic tower at the center of the University of Pittsburgh is a city landmark. It has a 4-storey common room at ground level and…
Western Pennsylvania
This home, designed in 1953 by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1956, is built into the side of a rolling hill with stunning panoramic views. It's…
Pittsburgh
Founded in 1895, these neighboring institutions are both tremendous troves of knowledge. The Carnegie Museum of Art has European treasures and an…
Pittsburgh
Henry Clay Frick, of New York City's Frick Collection fame, built his steel fortune in Pittsburgh. This Frick shows a small art collection (including…
Western Pennsylvania
Compared to the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, the French and Indian War, often considered the 'first world war' and known as the Seven Years War in…
Pittsburgh
An impressive steel-and-glass greenhouse with beautifully designed and curated gardens, at the northwest corner of Schenley Park.
Western Pennsylvania
Here you can pay your respects to the passengers and crew who struggled to retake control of their plane from hijackers on September 11, 2001, at the…
Pittsburgh
Hey, did you notice the giant yellow house with enormous floor-to-roof wall murals and a small army of garden statuary and a junkyard's worth of painted…
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Kill a day (or at least half a day) with the kids at this multistory fun house, which includes an attic space devoted to illusions, a waterplay area, a…
Pittsburgh
This 456-acre slice of landscaped loveliness, which anchors the handsome neighborhood of Oakland, is a green clump of forests, trails, rushing creeks and…
Pittsburgh
Often overlooked due to its proximity to the excellent Science Center and Children's Museum, this is nonetheless a fantastic opportunity to see all kinds…
Pittsburgh
Local history and lore is shared with verve and color – there's even an exhibit dedicated to children's TV host and native son Fred Rogers. It also…
Pittsburgh
Twin to the Duquesne Incline and built in the late 19th century, this funicular offers a great perspective over the city.
Western Pennsylvania
Almost all Americans have heard about the Revolutionary War, and many have heard of the French and Indian War, but few would nod along if you mentioned…
Western Pennsylvania
In August 1859, after numerous failed attempts, Edwin Drake revolutionized the oil industry when he invented a new method of drilling for oil without…
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh does not lack for beautiful, muscular buildings and the main branch of the Central Library is no exception to this rule. The main branch of the…
Center for PostNatural History
Pittsburgh
'Postnatural history,' according to the artist-founder of this quirky museum, is the field of plants and animals designed by humankind. Learn all about…
Western Pennsylvania
Inside Ohiopyle State Park is Cucumber Falls, a small but still impressive waterfall that turns to a beautiful ice sculpture in winter. Nearby is a…
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
Western Pennsylvania
Near the shores of Lake Erie, the modern and comprehensive Tom Ridge Environmental Center pretty much covers everything you'd want to know about both that…
Pittsburgh
The largest bicycle shop in the world also happens to contain a free bicycle museum, which contains a fascinating collection of some 4000 vintage bikes…
Pittsburgh
With a lobby smelling of popcorn, this science museum is a cut above the average, with exhibits on everything from outer space to robots to candy. A…
Pittsburgh
This museum tells the story of the French and Indian War of the mid-18th century, which brought Pittsburgh into being. The surrounding waterfront, a state…
Western Pennsylvania
If you haven't yet gotten your fill of historic battlefields, Fort Necessity is another one to see. Among other things, here you can learn about the area…
Pittsburgh
They call Pittsburgh the 'city of rivers,' so it's only appropriate that it has a park from which to admire its internal waterways. Allegheny Landing was…
