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A Day in Pittsburgh "A Day in Pittsburgh" Gecreëerd door : Cityseeker 13 Locaties in uw favorieten Market Square "Pittsburgh's Premier Shopping Destination" Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh is a renovated outdoor plaza that is very popular with the locals. The square has a variety of restaurants, including the famous Primanti Brothers restaurant. Many people enjoy eating at the gazebo in the square or out in the sunshine. The square is an interesting mixture of historic and modern architecture, with some by John Marino buildings dating back to 1821. +1 412 281 7711 (Tourist Information) www.downtownpittsburgh.com/pla Market Street, Pittsburgh PA y/market-square Mount Washington "Scenic Overlook" Located just about 3 miles (4.9 kilometers) from Downtown Pittsburgh, Mount Washington is primarily an imposing hill overlooking the river valley. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city and its bridges. Home to many thriving businesses and popular restaurants, Mount Washington is often ranked amongst the most scenic places in the by Allie_Caulfield United States. +1 412 281 7711 (Tourist Information) www.visitpittsburgh.com/essentials Mount Washington, Pittsburgh PA /neighborhoods/mt-washington/ Carnegie Science Center "One of Pittsburgh's Popular Museums" The Carnegie Science Center is one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. It houses a world-class planetarium, a huge aquarium, the OMNIMAX theater and three demonstration theaters where live shows take place. This learning and entertainment hub is the perfect place to take children for a fun-filled day out. Spread across five floors of by Allie_Caulfield educational space, it serves as an interactive amusement park for children of all ages. +1 412 237 3400 www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/ 1 Allegheny Avenue, Chateau, Pittsburgh PA National Aviary "United States' Largest Aviary" Located in the historic side of Pittsburgh, this aviary has a treasury of beauty in store. Come by to enjoy wildlife in the lovely woods of North Pittsburgh. This place houses more than 600 rare and endangered species of birds. Witness various flight atriums, bird-related exhibits, and demonstrations. Take a break from your TV set and get your children by Popscreenshot along to do some real bird-watching and learn more about nature and these lovely creatures. Home to more than six hundred birds, the National Aviary is the only one of its kind being given the "national" status. +1 412 323 7235 [email protected] 700 Arch Street, Allegheny www.aviary.org/ Commons West, Pittsburgh PA Cathedral of Learning "Gothic Revival Wonder" Towering at the center of the University of Pittsburgh is the 42-story high Late Gothic Revival Cathedral known as the Cathedral of Learning. A modern-day Pittsburgh landmark, this architectural wonder was built in 1934 and is the second tallest university building in the world. One of the most photographed landmarks of the city, the tower is also renowned for by Tony+Webster housing the Nationality Rooms. The rooms portray various cultures from the world that have influenced the growth of the city. +1 412 624 4141 www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/abo 4200 Fifth Avenue, University of ut/cathedral-learning Pittsburgh, North Oakland, Pittsburgh PA Heinz Memorial Chapel "Beautiful Chapel" This chapel, a landmark on the University of Pittsburgh's campus, was erected as a memorial of the Heinz family. The Heinz family, one of the major producers of ketchup and condiments in the United States, lived and started their now world-renowned business in Pittsburgh. The family still funds many scholarships and services at the university. The chapel is by Crazypaco at English non-denominational and holds a variety of services, weddings, and Wikipedia concerts. See the website for details on special events. +1 412 624 4157 www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu/ 4200 Fifth Avenue, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA Carnegie Museum of Natural History "One of the Best in the Country" The Carnegie Museum of Natural History rivals similar institutions in larger cities like New York and London. The museum makes for a great day out with the kids, and the surrounding area also offers many attractions. Exhibits have included displays on the Amazon rainforest, by User:Piotrus ancient Egypt, African and North American wildlife and the perennial favorite for kids as well as adults, dinosaurs. +1 412 622 3131 www.carnegiemnh.org/ [email protected] 4400 Forbes Avenue, g Pittsburgh PA Carnegie Museum of Art "Gift to the City" Industrialist Andrew Carnegie left many gifts for the residents of Pittsburgh. One of those is the Carnegie Museum of Art. Built between 1891 and 1895, the Renaissance-style building houses the city's largest collection of art. Carnegie was determined to mix old masterpieces with contemporary work, or what he once deemed "the old masters of by Piotrus tomorrow". Classes and tours are available, as are special programs for children. Admission includes the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. +1 412 622 3131 www.cmoa.org waltersa@carnegiemuseu 4400 Forbes Avenue, ms.org Pittsburgh PA Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens "One of Pittsburgh's Green-Lungs" As you walk into the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, you feel like you've been transported to another world. The lush tree cover and plants create a pleasant and calm atmosphere. The park offers a wide variety of educational programs teaching various methods to preserve the by Dllu environment. It also offers grants to students wanting to pursue their studies in botany and other related fields. Moreover, the Center for Sustainable Landscapes which is found within the conservatory is environmentally sustainable, earning four stars from the Sustainable SITES Initiative. +1 412 622 6914 www.phipps.conservatory. [email protected] 1 Schenley Drive, Schenley org ry.org Park, Central Oakland, Pittsburgh PA The Frick Pittsburgh "Museum & Historic Estate" Over five acres (2.02 hectares) of lawns, gardens and historic buildings make up the Frick Art and Historical Center, which is adjacent to part of the sprawling Frick Park. Landmarks in the center include the Frick Art Museum, the Car and Carriage Museum, Clayton House, a greenhouse, an education center, a museum shop, and a cafe. by shadysidelantern +1 412 371 0600 www.frickart.org [email protected] 7227 Reynolds Street, Point Breeze, Pittsburgh PA Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium "A Home to Endangered Species" The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is one of the best in the country, where each enclosure is spacious enough to allow the animal to roam freely while also allowing good views for visitors. The best part is that one can get up close with polar bears, primates and other exotic animals. Experienced handlers and stringent maintenance of every space add to by Midnightdreary the experience. The zoo is deeply involved with the conservation of nearly extinct flora, fauna and animal life. Moreover, you can use facilities such as scooter rides, adult strollers, wheelchairs, safari jeeps, carouse rides, tram rides and more. +1 412 665 3640 www.pittsburghzoo.com/ 7370 Baker Street, Highland Park, Pittsburgh PA Bayernhof Music Museum "Musical Museum" Located approximately 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Pittsburgh, in O'Hara Township, the Bayernhof Music Museum features many popular as well as rare musical instruments from the 19th and 20th Centuries. Apart from this, it also displays various ephemera and artifacts related to music. The museum is housed within an old German mansion that overlooks the by Daderot Allegheny River. Open all week, the Bayernhof Museum makes for an interesting visit. +1 412 782 4231 www.bayernhofmuseum.c [email protected] 225 St. Charles Place, om/ m O'Hara Township PA KIJK MET ONS MEE: cityseeker.com Algemene voorwaarden | PRIVACYBELEID | API | CONTACTEER ONS | Auteursrecht 2021 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).
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