Pittsburgh Activities
Museums
Nowhere else but Pittsburgh can you find seven floors of work by Andy Warhol or the unique collection of birds at the National Aviary.
- Andy Warhol Museum
- Carnegie Museums
- Frick Art and Historical Center
- Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- The National Aviary
Pittsburgh History
Rich in history from the French and Indian War, through the Industrial Revolution and into the modern day, the Pittsburgh is fascinating and deep.
Performance
Top-notch performing arts groups will entertain you throughout the city, from the Pittsburgh Public Theater, who performs in a new facility designed by Michael Graves, to the Quantum Theater, who performs in a new non-traditional space for every show.
- Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
- Pittsburgh Public Theater
- Quantum Theater
- Pittsburgh Ballet Theater
- Cultural District
Professional Sports
You can't speak of Pittsburgh without mentioning its dynamite teams. With two new stadiums, athletics gained even greater momentum in an already-passionate sports town.
Festivals
Pittsburgh loves its festivals. Although many take place in the summer months, the Three Rivers Film Festival occurs in November and Light Up Night kicks off the holiday season.
- Three Rivers Arts Festival
- Sci Tech Festival
- Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
- Three Rivers Regatta
- Three Rivers Film Festival
- Pittsburgh New Works Festival
Nearby Destinations
Pittsburgh attracts 3.9 million visitors annually. Many tourists travel outside the city limits to explore these one-of-a-kind attractions.
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob
- Whitewater at Ohiopyle State Park
- Beach at Presque Isle
