Things To Do
Frick Park (or any of the five Pittsburgh Parks!!!)
Frick Park is Kayla's personal favorite, but each park is pretty incredible. They are all gorgeous, escapes into nature without leaving the City. The Frick Environmental Center houses a Lending Library, which includes various assistive resources, including hiking poles, rollators, sensory bags, and more! Plus, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy hosts lots of events -- maybe try Forest Bathing while you're in town?
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Phipps is a must-see! Their current flower show is Alice in Wonderland - check it out! Phipps is also located in Schenley Park, one of the five Pittsburgh Regional Parks, and right near our alma mater, University of Pittsburgh.
University of Pittsburgh
Our alma mater!!!! The Cathedral of Learning is the tallest educational building in the Western Hemisphere and is home to 31 Nationality Rooms, celebrating 31 cultures of the world.
West End Overlook Park
We brought Jojo here after a vet/neurology appointment for a lunch date and to see the beautiful view of the City!
Pittsburgh's Cultural District
Cole and I love the five art galleries downtown with rotating exhibitions and FREE admission: Wood Street Galleries, Space, 707 Gallery, 820 Gallery, and 937 Gallery. Also: Visit Arts Landing, a brand new, outdoor community-focused space with public art, events, food trucks, and more! (and let us know how it is because we haven't been yet!) See public art placed throughout the Cultural District, including several artist-designed, functional bike racks. Visit the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, one of the largest Black multidisciplinary arts centers in the country. Catch a play, musical, comedy set, or a film at one of the theaters!
Point State Park
The Point marks the confluence of Pittsburgh's three rivers, the Ohio, the Allegheny, and the Monongahela! It's a cute, small park with a fountain and views of Heinz Field, PNC Park, the Duquesne Incline, and more!
Fort Pitt Museum
The Point also features the outlines of the former Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne, for any history buffs out there. Jake and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at the Fort Pitt Museum.
Senator John Heinz History Center
This is an AWESOME museum. There's something for everyone here, even if you're not all that into history: Sports fan? Check out the Franco Harris Sports Museum. Foodie? There's an entire exhibit on Heinz (yes, of Heinz ketchup). Science geek? Check out the exhibit on Pittsburgh Innovation -- there's an entire section dedicated to medical and technological innovations. Fun fact: Dr. Jonas Salk developed the first effective polio vaccine at the University of Pittsburgh! Trying to get your steps in? Take the SmartSteps! (There's a prize for climbing all six sets of stairs 🥒) Looking for a good neighbor? Visit Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Fred Rogers is from Latrobe, PA, about an hour outside of Pittsburgh, and his show was filmed here, in Pittsburgh.
National Aviary
"The National Aviary is America’s only independent indoor nonprofit zoo dedicated to birds." (and sloths!) The Aviary is highly recommended by our very own Matron of Honor, Phoebe!