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Whiskey Rebellion Education and Visitor Center
Vanka Murals
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Village
Pittsburgh Cultural District
National Aviary
West Overton Village & Museums
Senator John Heinz History Center
Phipps Conservatory
Bold Escape Rooms/2420 Penn
Big Mac Museum Restaurant

Say CHEESE in front of the world’s largest Big Mac replica. While you’re there, pull up a seat and enjoy a Big Mac with the inventor. Enjoy all your McDonald’s favorites at this one-of-a-kind restaurant.

Located south of Pittsburgh in the Laurel Highlands, Westmoreland County

 

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Bold Escape Rooms/ 2420 Penn

2420 Penn is home to Bold Escape Rooms in Pittsburgh's historic Strip District Neighborhood. Join us for an escape room adventure, then stick around to explore all that the Strip District has to offer! For your comfort and safety, our attractions are by private booking only, so you can relax and enjoy your experience as a private group. We have also recently opened our brand-new event space which is perfect for any celebration, meetings, and a host of special events.

​Located in the Strip District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

Bradford House Museum

This stone house, built in 1788, was home to attorney David Bradford, a leader in the Whiskey Rebellion. Today, this beautifully restored and furnished National Historic Landmark is open year-round for group tours.  The museum includes an 18th century garden and replica log kitchen cabin.  Visitors of all ages enjoy visiting this house.  The most common visitor question is "Why is Alexander Hamilton's portrait hanging upside down?"  Don't you want to find out the answer?

Located west of Pittsburgh, Washington County

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Whiskey Rebellion Education and Visitor Center 

Carnegie Museum of Natural History 

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity.

Located east of downtown Pittsburgh, Allegeheny County

 

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Duncan & Miller Glass Museum

Visit the Duncan & Miller Museum of glass tableware made in Pittsburgh and, later in Washington, PA, from 1874 through the 1950’s.    See special displays from companies such as Hazel Atlas and Perfection, two period rooms and a How is it Made? Room.  Shop in the gift shop featuring vintage glassware and art glass jewelry.

Located west of Pittsburgh, Washington County

 

Duquesne Incline

Serving tourists and commuters since 1877...

Scale the wooded slopes of Mt. Washington in beautifully restored cable cars used by commuters since 1877. Enjoy a panoramic view of Pittsburgh, peruse a pictorial history of the Steel City, watch the original hoisting equipment in operation from the viewing platform, and visit the gift shop. Parking is available at the lower station at 1197 West Carson Street.

Located in the South Side section of downtown Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

 

 

 

Gateway Clipper Fleet

 

For the best in Pittsburgh Riverboat Tours, cruise with Gateway Clipper Fleet. For over 50 years we have been sailing the Three Rivers hosting Pittsburgh Sightseeing and Dining Cruises. We also present breathtaking Pittsburgh Weddings, elegant Corporate Outings, and fun School & Social Events with the picturesque city skyline as the backdrop. Join us and experience the best Pittsburgh tours. It only happens out on the water!

Located in the South Side section of downtown Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

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National Aviary

 

Travel a world of birds at the National Aviary! Visit and get up-close to more than 500 vibrant birds in naturalistic, free-flight habitats.

The National Aviary is America's only nationally-designated indoor, non-profit zoo dedicated to birds. Located in West Park on Pittsburgh's historic North Side, the Aviary's expansive habitats create an experience unlike any other – an intimate, up close interaction between visitors and awe-inspiring birds. 

Located in the North Side of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Take a ride into the past where you can actually see and ride vintage streetcars! Admission includes 4-mile ride, guided tour, exhibits, film and picnic area.

Take a ride into the past at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum!  Imagine a Museum where visitors are actually encouraged to touch the exhibits and ride in them too! We are a lot more than a trolley ride; our museum guides will put the trolley in its historical context and explain what life was like 50-100 years ago. 

Located west of Pittsburgh, Washington County

Kristen Fredriksen
1 Electric Way, Washington, PA 15301
724-228-9256 ext 313
Fax 724-228-9675

assistant@patrolley.org
www.pa-trolley.org

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

 

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a Pittsburgh gem — a thriving oasis with many unique environments to explore. Begin your journey in our LEED®-certified Welcome Center before entering our exquisite 1893 glasshouse with ever-changing displays. Then, continue on to the Tropical Forest Conservatory and the Center for Sustainable Landscapes, one of the greenest buildings on Earth. Be our guest and let us indulge your senses with breathtaking seasonal flower shows and exhibits; groundbreaking sustainable architecture; gorgeous outdoor gardens and green rooftops; and more.

Located Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

 

 

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August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Pittsburgh CLO

Pittsburgh Opera

Pittsburgh Public Theater

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Pittsburgh Cultural District

We are your showplace for Groups!

1500+ Performances, Custom Catering, Backstage Tours, Master Classes, Talkbacks, Workshops, Special Events and more!

​The Cultural District in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh is a vibrant arts and entertainment center, featuring 20 galleries, 30 dining establishments and 7 world-class theaters! With 6 presenting and producing cultural organizations working together the curtain is always up in the Cultural District.

The Cultural District Group Sales Departments are committed to providing you with easy and affordable ways to facilitate a group event and enjoy the multitude of art and entertainment choices available within Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

Located in Downtown Pittsburgh

Allegeheny County

6th – 10th St & Ft Duquesne – Wood Street

Pittsburgh, Pa 15222

1-844-PGH-SHOW

Group_Sales@CulturalDistrict.org

www.CulturalDistrict.org/GroupSales

Pittsburgh Zoo &  Aquarium

Every visit is a wild new adventure at the Pittsburgh Zoo &  Aquarium. From adorable to awe-inspiring, visitors are sure to roar for more after a day with our animals. Situated on 77-acres in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood, the Zoo features approximately 4,000 mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and amphibians from all corners of the world. This eclectic collection of animals is featured in naturalistic habitats representative of each species’ often exotic native ranges. Open 362 days a year, the Pittsburgh Zoo &  Aquarium offers a dazzling look at animals from around the world. Visit pittsburghzoo.org for more information.

​We have reopened with modified operations! Learn what that means for your visit.

​Located East of Downtown Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

 

Senator John Heinz History Center

Explore Pittsburgh's rich tradition of innovation and discover 250 years of Western Pennsylvania History at the Senator John Heinz History Center, Pennsylvania's largest history museum and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution

Located in the Strip District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

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Fort Pitt Museum

Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village

The Vanka Murals

Discover a series of timeless works by Croatian Immigrant Maxo Vanka, Covering the century old walls of St. Nicholas Church. Immerse yourself in murals that offer a lens, like none other, into the industrial and cultural history of Millvale, Pittsburgh, and America as a whole. Experience guided tours, led by passionate docents!

Located in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

West Overton Village & Museums

West Overton Museums, located in Scottdale, is the only pre-Civil War Village completely in-tact in Pennsylvania. The birthplace of coal and coke magnate, Henry Clay Frick also features the historic Mennonite homestead of Abraham Overholt. It includes the original distillery building where Old Farm Pure Rye Whiskey was produced.

Located south of Pittsburgh in the Laurel Highlands, Westmorland County

Gateway Clipper Fleet
Bradford House Museum
Fort Pitt Museum
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Duquesne Incline
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Duncan & Miller Glass Museum
Big Mac Museum
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