Contrary to popular belief, Pittsburgh is actually a fun place. Here is a list of some things in and around Downtown Pittsburgh that can keep you entertained during the wedding weekend.
Museums/Exhibits
Carnegie Science Center
Phipps Conservatory
Andy Warhol Museum
Carnegie Museum of Art
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Nationality Rooms (University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning)
Fallingwater
Miscellaneous Attractions
Mount Washington/ Duquesne Incline
Great views of Downtown Pittsburgh.
Gateway Clipper Fleet
Riverboat tours of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Kennywood Theme Park
Amusement park approximately 10 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh.
Sand Castle Waterpark
Waterpark approximately 8 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh.
Heinz Field
Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers
PNC Park
Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates
CONSOL Energy Center
New Home of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Point State Park
Pennsylvania state park located where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meet to form the Ohio River
The Rivers Casino
Brand new casino near the sports stadiums, features table games and slot machines.
Dining
There are many great dining options
in Pittsburgh, but here are a couple of our favorites:
Ibiza/Mallorca
Spanish cuisine and tapas in the South Side of Pittsburgh
Primanti Brothers
Pittsburgh-style sandwiches, with cole slaw and french fries inside the sandwich
Fat Head’s Saloon
Bar and grill in the South Side of Pittsburgh
Church Brew Works
Restaurant and brewery in a restored church
Cafe Sam
Small, intimate restaurant in Oakland
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
Seafood restaurant on Mt. Washington (great view of Downtown Pittsburgh)
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