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Travel Guide
Allegheny Observatory
Riverview Park
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 321-2400
North Side district. Founded in 1860. A University of Pittsburgh research
facility. Tours: April - October, Thurs & Fri: 8pm. Reservations required.
FREE admission.
Carnegie Science Center
One Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-237-3400
North Side district. Omnimax Theater on premises. WWII Submarine. Interactive
planetarium. More than 250 hands-on exhibits. Main Building Regular Hours:
Sunday-Friday 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday 10 am to 7 pm
Please check website for current programs. Programs, prices and show times are
subject to change.
City of
Pittsburgh
City County Building, 414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh , PA 15219
412-255-2626 or 255-2539
City of Pittsburgh web site featuring city departments, city phone numbers,
city documents, Pittsburgh links, permits and licenses, application and forms.
Includes parks and recreation facilities in the city, events, maps, city
parking, Port Authority information, state links, and county links.
Downtown Pittsburgh Sparkles
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnerhship, 925 Liberty Avenue, First Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)566-4190
The sights, the sounds and the magic of visiting downtown Pittsburgh during
the holidays come to life when "Downtown Pittsburgh Sparkles". Produced by the
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Downtown Sparkles provides information and
educates Pittsburghers and visitors of the decorations, activities and
traditions that celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and the rest of the
holiday season.
Duquesne Incline
1220 Grandview Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
412-381-1665
South Side district. Privately run. Museum and gift shop. Mon-Sat: 5:30am -
12:45am. Sun & holidays: 7am - 12:45am. Utilizing two original, 1877 cable
cars,the Duquesne Incline is a working museum. The Upper Station, on Grandview
Avenue, includes displays regarding the history of the Incline and the City of
Pittsburgh, and pictures of other cable and rail cars from around the world.
Fallingwater
Route 318, P.O. Box R
Mill Run, PA 15464
724-329-8501
House tour of masterpiece architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright. Reservations
required. Cost of admlission is $10 per person Tuesday through Friday, and $15
weekends and holidays. Regular tours are approximately 45 minutes.
Fort Ligonier
216 S. Market Street, Routes 30 & 711
Ligonier, PA 15658
724-238-9701
One of only three historical organizations in the country to receive a
Challenge Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities; considered to
have the world's finest archeological artifacts from the French and Indian War.
Gateway
Clipper Fleet Sightseeing Tours & Dinner Cruises
9 Station Square Dock
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-355-7980
America's premier riverboats, 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.
Tours of Pittsburgh rivers. Private cruises available. Sailing year 'round
from our Station Square Dock, we can accommodate groups of any size aboard our
fleet of climate-controlled riverboats which are fully staffed by our
courteous and experienced crews.
Hartwood Mansion
215 Saxonburg Boulevard
Hampton Township, PA 15238
(412) 767-9200
629 acre estate park. 16th-century Tudor-style mansion with original
collection of English and American antiques. Farm & stable complex. Mansion
tours (reservations required) - Jan 15th thru December 31st. Adults: $3.
Senior citizens and students aged 13-17: $2. Children 6-12: $1.50. Children 5
and under: 75 cents.
Heinz
Memorial Chapel
Fifth and Bellefield Avenues
Pittsburgh , PA 15260
412-624-4157
A premier example of French Gothic architecture adapted to an American setting.
Charles J. Connick's 23 stained glass windows include some of the tallest in
the world. Interfaith chapel. Open all year.
Kennywood Park
4800 Kennywood Boulevard
West Mifflin, PA 15122
412-461-0500
On Route 837. Listed in The Guiness Book of World Records. Open daily, May
thru Labor Day. The park opens at 10:30am, rides start at 11:00am. Closing
times are dependent on the weather and amount of people in the park. There is
not a set closing time. See website for admission prices.
Kentuck Knob
Kentuck Road
Chalk Hill, PA 15421
(412) 329-1901
In Fayette County. A country home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours -
Tues-Sun: 10am - 4pm. Tuesday thru Friday: $10. Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays: $15.
Monongahela Incline
Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 152
(412) 442-2000
South Side district. Behind Station Square Mon-Sat: 5:30am - 12:45am. Sun &
holidays: 8:45am - midnight. One-way fare: $1 ... tokens: 6 for $5.
Nationality Rooms
4200 Fifth Ave 157 Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh , PA 15213
412-624-6000
Oakland district. Cathedral of Learning at Univ. of Pittsburgh. 24 classrooms
of diverse ethnic architectures. Rooms open for tours Monday - Friday 9am-3pm;
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm. Sun: 11am - 3pm. Adults: $2. Senior citizens: $1.
Students 8-18: 50 cents.
Old Economy Village
14th & Church Streets
Ambridge, PA 15003
(412) 266-4500
19th century historic site: the communal home of the Harmony Society. Restored
gardens and buildings. This site is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am
to 5:00 PM and on Sundays from noon until 5 PM. The site is closed Mondays and
holidays, except Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.
Pennsylvania's Historic National Road
65 West Main Street, 2nd Floor
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724)-437-9877
Pennsylvania's Historic National Road, this section includes Fort Necessity,
General Braddock's Grave, and numerous museums, and historic landmarks.
Pennsylvania--state web site The state of
Pennsylvania's web site.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
One Schenley Park
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-622-6914
Schenley Park district. Victorian glass conservatory: lush tropical displays,
indoor and outdoor gardens, seasonal flower shows, horticultural events and
bonsai collection. Tues-Sun: 9am - 5pm; Fridays: 9am - 9 pm. Closed Monday.
Adults: $6. Senior citizens $5; students with ID $4. Children 2-12: $3;
Members: FREE.
Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors
413 Bellefield Hall, 15 S. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh , PA 15260
412-624-7800
In 1959, the Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors (PCIV) was founded
as a non-profit organization to develop understanding between the people of
Western Pennsylvania and other parts of the world. PCIV was founded by
community leaders who recognized that international visitors would be
interested in Pittsburgh's renaissance from a polluted industrial city to a
livable city. PCIV also helps area businesses explore opportunities worldwide
without leaving the office.
Pittsburgh Panorama, Inc.
P. O. Box 41090
Pittsburgh , PA 15202
877-586-3759
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