Fun On The North Shore

60 Photo information: The Andy Warhol Museum, photo Abby Warhola, Rivers Casino T he North Shore offers a number of unique and exciting options for family fun, museums, sightseeing, concerts and sporting events. It is just across the Allegheny River, north of downtown, and is easily accessible via walking, driving, using the T subway line or even by boat. The North Shore serves as a hub of cultural activity that appeals to every interest and age group.

The Carnegie Science Center is one of the four Carnegie Museums in Pittsburgh and was recently renovated to provide an even more exciting venue to explore. It features hundreds of hands-on exhibits the whole family can enjoy! You and your family can spend an entire day here. Enjoy a movie, explore the exhibits and attend educational programs throughout the museum. Visitors have the chance to truly experience art at The Andy Warhol Museum. Whether they come to see the museum’s permanent collection, a performance, a visiting artist’s work, a party, or just for lunch, everyone will find something to talk about, chuckle over, delight in, or ponder. The Andy Warhol Museum tells Andy Warhol’s story and explores his legacy through the largest collection of Warhol art and archives in the world. The North Shore is also home to the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. At the award-winning Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh you can experience many hands on exhibits, climb aboard Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood trolley, build and tinker with old and new technologies, exciting projects and cutting-edge media.

The New Hazlett Theater is a world class venue featuring neighborhood arts and cultural events. The Mattress Factory is a contemporary museum with room sized works called “installations” created on site by artists from around the world.

You may find an exciting event at The Stage AE pavilion, an outdoor amphitheater with a capacity of approximately 5,500 that hosts national and regional recording acts and special events.

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Image: Andy Warhol, Cow (detail), 1966, © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

Rivers Casino also calls North Shore home and offers a vast array of dining and entertainment options in addition to their gaming. Rivers Casino is Pittsburgh’s premier entertainment destination. With 2,800 of your favorite new and exciting games and over 90 of your favorite table games! Make sure to check our their spectacular buffet or the new restaurant Martorano’s Prime with celebrity chef Steve Martorano.

In addition to all of these exciting venues and attractions, The North Shore is also home to two of Pittsburgh’s very successful professional sports franchises. PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, are both located on the North Shore and are very convenient to all parts of town and accessible via the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s “T” train service.

Whether planning for a family outing, an educational adventure, cheering your favorite Pittsburgh team or just plain fun, the North Shore needs to be on your list! For more information visit: northsidenow.com