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Pittsburgh
Attractions - Things to do
1. Carnegie Museums
www.carnegiemuseums.org |
What is it? In 1895 Pittsburgh industrialist Andrew
Carnegie established an Institute, which he intended to improve and
educate local people. Today his ideal has been realised in the form
of a collection of four museums funded by the Carnegie Institute: a
Museum of Art, Natural History, a Science Center and The Andy
Warhol Museum. The Carnegie Museum of Art on Forbes Avenue has a
notable collection of contemporary art that includes film and video
works. The adjacent Natural History Museum takes visitors
time-tripping through the wonders of planet earth. The Carnegie
Science Centre at Allegheny Avenue offers planetarium and laser
shows and a variety of hands-on activities and exhibits for old and
young. The final museum in the Carnegie bouquet is the Andy Warhol
in Sandusky Street, featuring extensive permanent collections of
art and archives relating to one of the most influential American
artists of the 20th century.
Hours of Operation: Carnegie Museum of Art, Natural History Museum:
Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Carnegie
Science Center: Sunday to Thursday 10am to 5pm, Friday and Saturday
10am to 7pm. Andy Warhol Museum: daily except Mondays 10am to 5pm,
with late closing at 10pm on Fridays
Phone:(412) 622 3131 |
2. National Aviary
www.aviary.org |
What is it? Situated in historic West Park on
Pittsburgh's North Side, a few minutes from downtown, is the
National Aviary, America's only independent indoor non-profit bird
zoo. The Aviary is home to more than 600 birds of more than 200
species, many of which are threatened or endangered. From
hummingbirds to Andean Condors there are birds from just about
every corner of the world, with particular emphasis being placed on
rainforest and wetland habitats. The birds are all kept in natural
planted exhibits, which allows for close up views of our feathered
friends.
Hours of Operation: 9am to 5pm every day of the year except Christmas
Day
Phone:(412) 323 7235 |
3. Point State Park
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/point.aspx |
What is it? Pittsburgh's Point State Park, formerly a
slum land, has been turned into a recreational delight and declared
a National Historic Landmark for the strategic role played here
during the French and Indian War in the mid 1700s. The site
features paved promenades along the Ohio riverfront, overlooking
dramatic views of the city with its busy waterways, scenic
hillsides and many bridges. The park has been naturally landscaped
and a 150ft (46m) tall fountain enhances the aspect. There is a
biking trail, outdoor amphitheatre and in-line skating route. The
Fort Pitt Museum is housed in one of the five original bastions of
the ruined historic fort, devoted to displaying local history (open
daily except Mondays, from 9am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm). The
Fort Pitt Blockhouse, the oldest authentic building in Western
Pennsylvania, is also open to the public (Tuesday to Saturday
9.30am to 4.30pm, Sunday 12pm to 4pm).
Hours of Operation:
Phone:(412) 471 0235 |
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Transport -Downtown Pittsburgh is compact and
designed to be enjoyed by pedestrians, with parks and plazas spaced
out between the office towers and shopping streets.
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