THINGS
TO
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With a rich history dating back to before George
Washington and the French and Indian War... a
breathtaking landscape of forests, mountains, rivers,
streams and lakes... a heritage of wealthy steel barons
and financiers... and a commitment to creativity and
innovation, Western Pennsylvania naturally has a wealth
of unique, beautiful, educational and historic things to see
and do. Here’s just a sampling...
BE SURE NOT TO MISS:
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
One Wild Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
With 6,300 animals, the Pittsburgh Zoo has one of the
largest animal populations in the world. It’s Tropical
Forest Exhibit is state-of-the-art and presents over 16
species of primates in a simulated natural habitat. The
45,000-sq.ft. state-of-the-art PPG Aquarium flows with
380,000 gallons of salt and fresh water and houses more
than 40 aquatic exhibits and 3,000 fish and aquatic
animals. It is also one of the best of its kind in the world.
Open year round.
412-665-3640
or visit
Carnegie Science Center
One Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
This “Amusement Park for the Mind,” offers hands-on
exhibits, discovery areas, a four-story OMNIMAX
THEATER and the world’s largest interactive
planetarium. There’s even a real WWII submarine to be
explored.
412-237-3400
or visit
Pittsburgh Aviary
700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Let your spirits soar at one of the world’s largest
free-flight exhibits, featuring more than 800 birds.
412-323-7235
or visit
Phipps Conservatory
One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Famous for its Japanese garden, exotic orchid room and
seasonal flower displays.
412-622-6914
or visit
Hartwood Acres
200 Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Tour an English Tudor Mansion, complete with
manicured formal garden and furnished with American
and English antiques. Concerts, operas, ballets and
professional theater performances
are offered on the grounds.
412-767-9200
or visit
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