Pittsburgh
offers a range of culture and arts typically found in cities
twice its size, while maintaining the safety and accessibility
of a small town. A few of Pittsburgh's favorite family things
include: The Carnagie Science Center, Pittsburgh Zoo, and
Kennywood Park. There are many more attractions and
activities that are sure to please any age group, whether it's
a seven-year old visiting Mr. Roger's Neighborhood of Make
Believe at Idlewild Park or a teenager bent on what's
undeniably cool as she walks on the wild side through The Andy
Warhol Museum.
Attractions & Activities
The
Carnegie Science Center - The Science Center is a $40 million "amusement park for
the mind" featuring four levels of hands-on exhibits, a
world-class interactive planetarium and the Omnimax Theater.
Also, visitors can tour the U.S.S. Requin, a World War II
submarine permanently docked in the Allegheny River. (412)
237-3400
Duquesne Incline - Spectacular view from century-old cable car traveling between
West Carson Street and restaurants of Grandview Avenue. Open
daily
until 12:45 am. Free parking at lower station, group rates.
(412) 381-1665
Idlewild Park - is located in the breathtaking mountains of the Laurel Highlands. Here kids can enjoy
a trip through Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make-Believe: Lady Elaine, King Friday, Prince
Tuesday and other puppet characters that appear on the show taped here in Pittsburgh. Idlewild
Park, located one hour east of Pittsburgh in Ligonier, PA, has been voted the most beautiful theme
park in America, and offers children the delights of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, recreated in
life-size dimensions. (412) 238-3666
Kennywood Park - mixes the best of modern amusement technology with the Victorian atmosphere and
rides from traditional street-car parks, popular at the turn of the century. The National Historic
Landmark Kennywood Park includes Lost Kennywood, a new six-acre, seven million dollar
addition of Victorian-era buildings and a grand entrance illuminated with thousands of lights
reflected in the center lagoon. (412) 461-0500
National Aviary in Pittsburgh - is one of only two so-designated public conservatories for bird species in the nation, The Aviary is
located in West Park on the North Side. This summer, visitors will enjoy the debut of a new Eagle
Encounter exhibit featuring a rare display of two bald eagles. The birds, which were injured and
left unable to fly, have been rehabilitated and are a breeding pair.
(412) 323-7235
Pittsburgh Zoo - Well-known for its open-air African Savannah and Asian Forest, and primate center, the Tropical
Forest, the Pittsburgh Zoo is a natural habitat facility located in Highland Park. The new and
improved Kids Kingdom is a state-of-the-art education, recreation and conservation facility where
young visitors can hatch from gigantic eggs, wriggle their way through a giant mole tunnel, and
swing across a suspension bridge. A new sea lion pool features a fountain, three overlooks and
several underwater viewing stations. Young cave lovers enjoy the tour through a dark tunnel where
bats dart overhead. A family of kangaroos-including two new additions-greet visitors along the
path. (412) 665-3639
Sandcastle WaterPark - is Pittsburgh's wettest, wildest summer fun spot, just minutes from Downtown. There
are 15 different waterslides surrounded by a giant Lazy River, kiddie and adult activity pools, a
Boardwalk with eateries, plus the world's largest hot tub.
(412) 462-6666
Rachel Carson Homestead - The birthplace and childhood home of ecologist
Rachel Carson (1907-1964), whose 1962
best-seller Silent Spring launched the modern
environmental movement. Guided tours, classes, field
trips, outreach programs and special events. (724)
274-5459
Pittsburgh
offers a range of culture and arts typically found in cities
twice its size, while maintaining the safety and accessibility
of a small town. A few of Pittsburgh's favorite family things
include: The Carnagie Science Center, Pittsburgh Zoo, and
Kennywood Park. There are many more attractions and
activities that are sure to please any age group, whether it's
a seven-year old visiting Mr. Roger's Neighborhood of Make
Believe at Idlewild Park or a teenager bent on what's
undeniably cool as she walks on the wild side through The Andy
Warhol Museum.