- TripBuzz found 47 things to do with kids in or near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including 25 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Monroeville and Bethel Park.
- From PNC Park to Heinz Field, the Pittsburgh area offers 51 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Botanical Gardens and Parks.
- Once a steel town, Pittsburgh has a rich immigrant history that is celebrated with diverse neighborhoods featuring ethnic grocery stores, restaurants and shopping districts. Home to several universities including the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, the area provides an array of cultural opportunities including art museums, a symphony orchestra, zoo, aquarium and science center. Several professional sports teams also call Pittsburgh home including the Pirates, Penguins and Steelers.
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Equipped with rental paintball markers and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
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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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350 W. Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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The Gateway Clipper Fleet is moored on the southern shore of the Monongahela River. The boats sail the Three Rivers all year round with sightseeing cruises, concert cruises, dinner and dancing events, or private charter cruises.
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Pittsburgh's Frick Park is the largest of its kind in the region, spanning 644 acres. The park is heavily wooded, and features an extensive network of trails for hiking and running. It is also a prime bird watching spot.
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South Park contains a variety of facilities including golf courses, amphitheater, skating rink, hockey field, ice skating rink, tennis course, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, baseball fields, soccer field, swimming pools, martial arts center, and theater. Visitors can also tour the Oliver Miller Home…
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The Phipps Conservatory was originally a gift to the city of Philadelphia by railroad magnet Harold Phipps in 1893. The conservatory has 13 indoor rooms, and six outdoor gardens, and is also considered one of the greenest energy efficient buildings in the world.
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The view from the top of Mount Washington has often been described as one of the most beautiful in the United States. The neighborhood is filled with restaurants, and independent businesses.
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One of the most elaborate theaters in Pittsburgh, Heinz Hall offers entertainment from orchestra concerts to musicals. A venue for many kinds of entertainment, the hall provides a comfortable atmosphere for audiences to sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful acoustics.
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1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens has a number of gardens and ponds, greenhouses, art installations, a tropical forest conservatory, gift shop and a cafe. They also continually feature seasonal flower shows and exhibits.
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You can choose how to experience the University of Pittsburgh by registering for an official tour or taking a self-guided walk around campus. Along with its impressive art pieces and architecture, the university is home to many different cultures, , making it a melting pot of great food and conversation.
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Located in a historic theater, Manor Theatre offers visitors four of the latest films to watch each week. The theater has a bar that serves alcoholic beverages named after famous movies.