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Pittsburgh can be a good place to explore by taking a day to wander or bike around, but if you want something a bit more organized, there are things to do and see that you might not have considered on your own.
Colonial Trust Building
Take a walking tour through the bustling Downtown district, where you'll pass the City-County Building, the Allegheny County Courthouse, the Frick Building and the Colonial Trust Building, which now houses the impressive Carnegie Library. Grab a bite at Caffe Amante, where Italian is the specialty.
The Strip
The Strip offers many restaurants, cafes and shops that attract visitors year-round. The nearby History Center, the largest museum in the state, is a must for art lovers. Grab a bite to eat at the Rosebud Cafe or the Primanti Bros. Restaurant for a giant, delicious sandwich. Take a stroll along the waterfront to the historic Point State Park. The Boardwalk features live music and several nightclubs if you'd like to do some dancing.
Union Station
The main concourse of Union Station is one of the most stunning areas in the city. A space of important historical significance, it has now been restored and the enormous skylight repaired to recreate the original setting. The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts has also been recently restored, and offers various interesting cultural performances throughout the year. Dine at nearby Christo's Mediterranean Grill or 1902 Landmark Tavern. Tour the home stadium of the Steelers, the mammoth Heinz Field.
Carnegie Science Center
The Carnegie Science Center contains an aquarium, a planetarium, three live theaters and a movie theater, all to help visitors to learn about science. Have lunch at Donnie's. Walk through one of the six Allegheny County Parks, or go to the nearby Sandcastle Waterpark, which has over 10 different water slides. Observe the 600 species at the National Aviary.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Downtown offers plenty of small art galleries, as well as large museums. The Space Art Gallery and La Fond Galleries hold contemporary art pieces. Grab a bite at nearby Bossa Nova. The Wood Street Galleries feature unique video and multimedia exhibitions. For a larger selection of art, stop into the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, where you'll surely get lost for a few hours.
Consulting a tour operator is a definite way to make sure your trip is well-planned and comfortable.
Walking Tour
Annual Friendship House Tour ( +1 412 441 6147/ http://www.friendship-pgh.org/ )
Go Go Tours ( +1 412 921 3900 )
Commemorative Tours Inc ( +1 412 681 3314 )
Azzurra Tours ( +1 412 341 4420 )
Abco Tours ( +1 412 531 4220 )
Earth Tours ( +1 412 371 0690 )
Bus Tours
Coach USA ( +1 412 761 7000/ http://www.coachusa.com/lenzner/ )
Action Tours ( +1 412 833 6103 )
McCarter Coach & Tour ( +1 724 847 0530 )
Boat Tours
Just Ducky Tours Inc ( +1 412 928 2489/ http://www.justduckytours.com/ )
Gateway Clipper Fleet ( +1 412 355 7980/ http://www.gatewayclipper.com/ )
Three Rivers Regatta ( +1 412 875 4841 )
Seven Seas Tours & Travel ( +1 412 459 0211 )
Dream Cruises & Tours ( +1 412 364 6790 )
Sports Tours
Big League Tours ( +1 866 619 1748 / +1 317 534 2475/ http://www.bigleaguetours.com )
Trolley Tours
Molly's Trolleys ( +1 412 281 2085/ http://mollystrolleys.com )
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