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Things to do in Pittsburgh
Culture and Architecture
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The Frick Art & Historical Center
The Frick Art & Historical Center is a six-acre, elegantly landscaped complex of museums and turn of the century buildings, the legacy of Helen Clay Frick to the people of Western Pennsylvania. Here visitors can step into the Victorian past and enjoy its architecture and artifacts, as well as explore a rich collection of pre-twentieth century European art. Located approximately 15 minutes east of downtown Pittsburgh. |
- The Frick Art Museum
- Clayton, The Restored Home of Henry Clay Frick
- The Carriage Museum
- The Greenhouse
- The Museum Shop
- The Playhouse
- The Grounds
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Carnegie Art Museum
Carnegie Museum of Art was founded by Andrew Carnegie to collect the "Old Masters of Tomorrow" making it the first museum of modern art in the country. The museum’s film and video programs are nationally recognized, and the collection of monumental architectural casts is unique in the United States. The Permanent collection includes major holdings in French Impressionists and Post-Impressionists paintings, Nineteenth-and -Twentieth-Century American paintings, Contemporary Art, as well as English, Continental, and American decorative arts. |
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Frequently called the "home of the dinosaurs" Carnegie Museum of Natural History was among the first museums to collect giant fossils and has grown to house one of the world’s best dinosaur collections as well as one of the foremost collections of gems and minerals. Today, the museum is both a distinguished research institute and a dynamic family-friendly museum focusing on the Earth through exhibits, lectures, and educational programs. |
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Carnegie Science Center
Carnegie Science Center consists of 40,000 square feet of interactive exhibits devoted to popular science education and to the emerging technologies and industries of the Pittsburgh region. Exhibits, OMNIMAX® films, planetarium shows, and other programs are designed to make learning fun and present science as an exciting aspect of everyday life. Opened in 1991, the Science Center is now recognized as the foremost science education center for students and teachers in the region. |
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The Andy Warhol Museum
With the support of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. And the Dia Center for the Arts, The Andy Warhol Museum opened in 1994 and became the newest of our four Carnegie Museums. The Museum’s mission is to preserve, exhibit, and interpret works by Andy Warhol through its permanent collection and through changing exhibitions and programs, including work by artists who influenced or were influenced by him. The Andy Warhol Museum houses 4,000 paintings in its collection, displaying, at any particular time, 500 works including prints, film, sculpture, and archival materials. It is one of the nation’s most comprehensive single-artist museums. |
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Fallingwater
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy maintains and operates Fallingwater, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1936 as the weekend home of the Edgar J. Kaufmann Family. This house, in Mill Run, was entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in 1963, and since that time, almost three million visitors have toured this National Historic Landmark. |
| Fallingwater is a symbol of living in harmony with nature. Fallingwater is a world-class museum, housing Wright’s exclusively designed furnishings, and a substantial collection of internationally acclaimed artworks. It’s also an educational facility, offering residency study and internships. A living work of art in its own right, the house is currently in need of a major preservation effort, focused primarily on structural strengthening. Fallingwater lies on Bear Run Nature Reserve, a 5,000-acre tract owned by the Conservancy, which is available to the public. |
| Fallingwater has been open to the public since 1964. The house is located between the villages of Mill Run and Ohio Pyle on PA Route 381. Driving time from Pittsburgh is approximately two hours. Two-hour in-dept tours are available by advance reservation. |
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Phipps Conservatory
Phipps Conservatory was a gift to the City of Pittsburgh from industrialist/philanthropist Henry Phipps. A friend and partner of Andrew Carnegie, Henry Phipps made his fortune in steel and real estate. He wanted to "erect something that will prove a source of instruction as well as pleasure to the people" and the result was Phipps Conservatory, his best known legacy. |
| When the Conservatory opened on December 7, 1893 it was the largest conservatory in the United States and had the finest collection of tropical plants acquired from the Colombian Exposition in Chicago. From 1893 on, the Conservatory gained distinction as a repository of horticultural excellence - a distinction that exists today. |
| Today Phipps is among the nation’s oldest and largest Victorian glasshouse featuring lush tropical plants, palms, orchids and a miniature orchid collection, ferns and succulent plants, seasonal flower shows and butterflies. Outdoor gardens and collections include; the Discovery Garden, Japanese Courtyard Garden, Outdoor Garden, bonsai, perennials, herbs and aquatic gardens. |
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Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines
The Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines today overlook one of the world’s great cityscapes. Tourists marvel at the view while riding two of only a few remaining inclines in the country. But Pittsburgh’s inclines are much more than a tourist attraction; they remain the best way for thousands of Pittsburghers on Mt. Washington to get to their jobs and shopping in downtown Pittsburgh. |
| The inclines were here when coal was still mined from Coal Hill, now Mt. Washington. They were here when Station Square was a bustling passenger and freight train station, when three polluted rivers flooded annually and when Pittsburgh’s industry and enormous prosperity darkened the skies so that a view of anything from the top of Mt. Washington was impossible. And they are still here providing a "million dollar view" of the Golden Triangle. |
| The Monongahela Incline was built at a cost of $50,000 and opened on May 28, 1870. Since then, it has transported millions of passengers and today remains the oldest operating incline in the nation. The incline "opened up" Mt. Washington to development, enabling people to live 600 feet above the city and still have easy access to factories and businesses along the river. The Monongahela Incline was so successful that a freight incline was added in 1884 to haul horses, buggies, furniture and coal. The freight incline survived until 1935, when it was dismantled for lack of business. |
| The Monongahela Incline was consolidated into Port Authority Transit (PAT) operations in 1964, declared an historic structure by the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation in 1970 and later registered as a National Historic Landmark. |
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The Duquesne Incline
The Duquesne Incline was very close to going out of business in 1963, when a group of Duquesne Heights residents raised money and took over its operations as the non-profit Society for the Preservation of Duquesne Heights Incline. |
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Just Ducky Tours
It’s A Boat, It’s A Truck, It’s A Duck!
See Pittsburgh by LAND and WATER in the same vehicle. |
| Your fully narrated, one hour tour begins on land at Pittsburgh’s historic Station Square, formerly known s the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. You’ll see Pittsburgh ’s past and present, from Grant Street and historic Penn Station, to the Strip and Theater Districts. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, get ready for the highlight of your tour as the DUCK effortlessly leaves dry land and splashes down into the River for a fantastic view of the City and it’s surroundings. |
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Kennywood Park
America’s Finest Traditional Amusement Park. Beautifully landscaped and designated as a National and State Historic Landmark.Kennywood Amusement Park is a great place to spend a day. It’s cheap, the food is good, and they have some great rides. The park’s location is very strange: while most parks are on the interstate, Kennywood is nestled into a suburban area, right on the cliff side that spills into the Monongahela River. All of their roller coasters have some strange, unique twist to them, usually involving the hilly terrain. |
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Gateway Clipper Fleet
The Gateway Clipper Fleet, America’s premier river boats, presents an unforgettable experience that truly captures the personality of a great river city - Pittsburgh. Our magnificent vessels sail day and night, offering a wide variety of cruises that will let you relax and experience life on the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio Rivers. |
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Station Square
Entertainment: Inside the historic Station Square buildings, clubs come alive at night with dancing, comedy and other festive social atmospheres. On any given day, Station Square offers entertainment for all tastes. With clubs, concerts, river boat excursions and special events, Station Square is the premiere recreational complex for the city of Pittsburgh. |
| Shopping: Some of the shops at Station Square are situated within restored railroad buildings, turning shopping into an adventure as soon as you step on board. The architecture changes as you stroll from the Freight House Shops to Commerce Court, and the novel Railcar Shops in Bessemer Court recall the old railroad days in vivid detail. Station Square offers a total shopping experience with scenic environment and diverse stores. |
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The Strip District
The Strip District is located on the south shore of the Allegheny River, one mile east of the Point. The flat shoreline strip was ideal for trade and by 1829 a terminal point was built here for goods shipped along the Pennsylvania Canal. A network of railroads soon evolved and a period of feverish commercial, industrial and residential development ensued. |
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| What would a trip to Pittsburgh be without visiting one of our famous Brew Pub’s? The majority of these restaurants/pubs are located just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. Click here for a list of Brew Pub’s in the area, including the ones that are highlighted below. |
Pennsylvania Brewing Company
Pennsylvania Brewing Company, founded in 1986 by Tom Pastorius to brew authentic German beers, was the first microbrewery in Pittsburgh and a pioneer in the microbrewery movement. The brewery and its restaurant are located in the historic Eberhardt and Ober Brewery located in Pittsburgh. |
The Church Brew Works
Pittsburgh’s Finest Brew Pub since 1996. Head Brewer Bryan Pearson uses his extensive knowledge of brewing to bring you four of the finest beers you will ever drink. Our North German Style Pilsner, Bavarian Dunkel, British Special Bitter and American Brown Ale are all hand crafted. These “brews” are sure to please your palate as much as our unique cuisine. The food selections draw on the culinary styles discovered throughout the country by Chef Erik Cantine. He has created a menu as diverse as Pittsburgh itself. And just like the city, there is something for everyone – so come and explore! |
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