"Pittsburgh" a Pittsburgh Travel Page by estargrl88

I am resident of Pittsburgh, so I have grown up going to museums, walking around the neighborhoods, and dealing with public transportation.

Planning a trip to Pittsburgh?

My top recommendations would be the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's dinosaur exhibit, and while you're there, the Carnegie Museum of Art's rotating exhibit. For contemporary art, go to the Mattress Factory. Go up the incline and view the city from Mt. Washington.

Here are some of my recommendations based on interests:

Art and Architecture: The Mattress Factory has great contemporary work and is a must-see. If you like Andy Warhol, check out the Andy Warhol Museum. The Carnegie Museum of Art has good rotating exhibitions - like the Carnegie International. The permanent collection may not be as strong as other larger cities, but does have some good local artwork. Check out the Hall of Architecture while you're there (and maybe the dinosaurs too). There are some galleries downtown for new art. The Frick Art and Historical Center just houses exhibitions, but is worth it if the topic interests you. Architecture tours run through downtown and the Northside, among other places. Fallingwater, designed by Flank Lloyd Wright, is about an hour or two away and if you have the time, worth the trip. The Nationality Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning also might be of interest. The Pittsburgh Symphony is also one of America's top symphonies and worth going to a concert.

Sports: Catch a game of one of Pittsburghs' sports teams, and learn about sports history at the Western PA Sports Museum (in the History Center).

The Natural World/Science: The Carnegie Museum of Natural History's dinosaur collection is a must. The Science Museum is fun for kids, though I haven't been there for such a long time so I'm not sure what I'd think now that I'm an adult! Phipps Conservatory is a great botanical garden, and Schenley Park beside it is nice for a quick walk. For a longer hike right in the city, go to the Frick Environmental Center. Pittsburgh has a good zoo and also a wonderful aviary.

History and Other Social Sciences: The John Heinz History Center has some good history exhibitions, though make sure it is not between exhibitions or I'm not sure if it would be as exciting. The Carnegie Museum of Natural History has more anthropological-based rooms as well. If you are interested in the French and Indian War, there are many sites around, like the Fort Pitt Museum and different sites of action in the western PA area. For a look at how the turn of the century rich lived, take a tour of Clayton. Architecture tours might be of interest, as well as the Nationality Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning.