- The list below includes 43 free or cheap things to do in or near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, History Museums, Botanical Gardens and Parks.
- From Mount Washington to Point State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pittsburgh and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Monroeville and Bethel Park.
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Work together to hunt down clues and solve puzzles to find hidden pirate treasure or escape the clutches of the mob before time runs out
2.4 Miles
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4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is ranked within the top five natural history museums in the United States. The museum's 20 galleries, including one of the best dinosaur collections in the world, cover 115,000 square feet.
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7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
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Housed in the historic home of Henry Clay Frick, the Frick Art & Historical Center illuminates the Gilded Age through fine and decorative art collections and exhibits, and a vintage car and carriage collection. Thematic docent-led tours explore the Victorian era.
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10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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At Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, there are a variety of projects for children to explore and expend their energy on. The exhibits feature puzzles, art and crafts, gardens, a theater, and more for kids to play in.
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The Duquesne Incline is a funicular or inclined plane railroad that goes up the side of Mount Washington. People can ride in the original cars up the side of Mount Washington before encountering good views of the entire city, and many fine dining establishments.
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Housing an extensive collection of artworks in a wide range of media by Philadelphia native Andy Warhol, the Andy Warhol Museum emphasizes interactive and creative engagement with the art and life of the iconic artist.
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Room-sized environments created by in-residence artists are the focus of the Mattress Factory. The collections themselves revolve mostly around contemporary art which helps guests to truly experience the art rather than simply view it.
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With many high-end stores, Ross Park Mall is a destination for many serious shoppers. Visit the designer stores, such as Coach or Louis Vuitton, or indulge in some family fun with a round of Glowgolf, followed by lunch at the Cheesecake Factory.
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Mattress Factory Art Museum was founded in 1977. Since then, the museum has presented and commissioned new installation and performance works by more than 650 artists and currently supports established and emerging artists.
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Stage AE is an intimate venue to allow you to get up close and personal with your favorite musical artists. With a 2,400 capacity indoor concert hall and a 5,550 capacity outdoor amphitheater, this venue boasts hassle free parking, clean facilities, and a variety of concessions.
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Latitude 40 offers games, drinks, and food for adults who want to relax and have fun. Pinstriped bowling alleys, a cigar lounge, huge TVs, and great food are a few of the features that make this a popular attraction.