Must-see attractions in Pittsburgh

  • Mattress Factory

    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…

  • Duquesne Incline

    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…

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    Andy Warhol Museum

    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…

  • Cathedral of Learning

    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…

  • Randyland

    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 Pittsburg

    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…

  • Carnegie Museums

    Pittsburgh

    Founded in 1895, these neighboring institutions are both tremendous troves of knowledge. The Carnegie Museum of Art has European treasures and an…

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 3/8/20 The Frick Fine Arts building on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh on a sunny winter day

    Frick Art & Historical Center

    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…

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 11/7/20 A group of women having a yoga class in Schenley Park with downtown Pittsburgh in the background on a hazy fall morning

    Schenley Park

    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…

  • A pair of mating Macaws at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh PA

    National Aviary

    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, Pennsylvania, USA - July 8, 2017 - The Senator John Heinz History Center is an Interactive museum focused on topics in technology, natural history, physical science, and sports education. The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution.

    Heinz History Center

    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, PA, USA - May 5, 2015 : Historic Monongahela Incline from riverfront to Mt. Washington area of Pittsburgh.

    Monongahela Incline

    Pittsburgh

    Twin to the Duquesne Incline and built in the late 19th century, this funicular offers a great perspective over the city.

  • Phipps Conservatory

    Pittsburgh

    An impressive steel-and-glass greenhouse with beautifully designed and curated gardens, at the northwest corner of Schenley Park.

  • Allegheny Landing

    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…

  • 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…

  • Bicycle Heaven

    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…

  • Carnegie Science Center

    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…

  • Fort Pitt Museum

    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…