Kaitlyn & Nate
Things To Do
Phipps Conservatory
These beautiful botanical gardens are one of the oldest continuously operating botanical conservatories in the US.
Heinz History Center
"More than a Ketchup Museum" this museum is named after Senator John Heinz a descendant of the family who founded Heinz. This history museum includes local and national history exhibits as well as Mr. Roger's neighborhood, the set of a popular children's show, and a giant Ketchup bottle made of smaller Ketchup bottles.
The Andy Warhol Museum
This holds the largest collection of Andy Warhol works.
Strip District
This is a fun place for food and drink. It has the Pittsburgh classic restaurant, Primanti Bros, where you can get you Pittsburgh-style sandwich (they put the fries in the sandwich). There are also several breweries in this area. Nate and I visited here with his best man, Andrew, in 2021.
Carnegie Science Center
The Carnegie Science Center is a wonderful way to spend the day. There is even a real submarine that you can walk through. Includes a giant cinema, miniature railroad and so many exhibits you could be there for days!
North Park
Looking for some good Hiking, kayaking or SUP or canoeing? Head to North Park, enjoy the fresh air and eat at Over the Bar Bicycle Bar for some great food. There are several outdoor and educational activities on August 12th in North Park, such as a meteor shower watch party: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/activity/search/detail/13302?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball has home games, Thursday August 10 at 12:35 PM, Saturday August 12 at 7:05 PM, and Sunday August 13 at 1:35 PM.
The Plaza at PPG Place
There's some really cool architectural buildings here. Nate and I visited here, but don't know much about it other than it was fun to look at.
Duquesne Incline
Take a red rail car up the incline to the observation deck at Mt. Washington. According to Pittsburgh's tourism website, USA Today Weekend Magazine called it one of the "10 most beautiful views in America". This might be a stretch but it is pretty.
Monongahela Incline
Take the yellow rail cars up to Mt. Washington which overlooks the rivers and downtown Pittsburgh where you'll find great views and some shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
National Aviary
This is where we're getting married! While you will be able to see some of the birds during the cocktail hour, some exhibits will be closed. You can check out all the birds during their normally scheduled business hours.
Point State Park
This is a state park in Pittsburgh which includes Fort Pitt. It also is good for walk or biking.
Gateway Clipper Fleet
These are really great riverboat cruises and tours of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
This is a zoo. Could be fun?
Randyland
If you like unique museums, this is one of them here in Pittsburgh. Randyland is everchanging and a place to get your creative juices flowing.
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Activities for the whole family!
Market Square
Looking for a taste of Pittsburgh all in one place? Market Square downtown has a lot to offer.
Pittsburgh Pirate Ship
They offer 1 hour family-fun cruise on a pirate ship around Pittsburgh's three rivers throughout the afternoon on most days. It costs $25 for ages 12 and over, $12 for ages 3-12, and is free for ages under 3 with discounts for seniors and military. We have not tried this, but the website says "You’ll have the chance to fire the water cannons, duel with fellow passengers, and to party like a pirate!" Could be fun?