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Sightseeing Adventures
Gateway Clipper Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob P ittsburgh is a city of walkable neighborhoods with a stunning skyline and a lively downtown. Situated in southwestern Pennsylvania, it is the largest urban area in Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley. Nicknamed the “City of Bridges,” this historic industrial town is experiencing an urban renewal and offers a variety of attractions, so this feature highlights a few of the most interesting and convenient tours available.
The Gateway Clipper Fleet is the Best Way to See the City of Pittsburgh! As Pittsburgh’s only sightseeing riverboat, the Gateway Clipper showcases the city from her most beautiful point of view – the Three Rivers! Come aboard our Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise and truly learn about the past present, and future of our beautiful city – Pittsburgh!
Sailing from the South Shore in historic Station Square, your tour of the three rivers begins on the Monongahela River and continues onto both the Allegheny and the Ohio Rivers. Our one hour Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise features narration by both our Captain and on-board Narrator. You will enjoy learning about some interesting facts, tales and river lore that make Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania so special! The Gateway Clipper also features dining, kids and specialty entertainment cruises, for more information visit our website at gatewayclipper.com.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed Fallingwater in 1935 as a vacation home for Edgar Kaufmann, Sr., a successful Pittsburgh businessman and president of Kaufmann’s Department Store. Designated a national historic landmark in 1966, this stunning residence lies just 43 miles southeast of Pittsburgh and was listed among the Smithsonian’s Life List of 287 places to visit before you die. Advance tickets or reservations are essential. For more information, visit: fallingwater.org The mountains of Western Pennsylvania are twice enriched by the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. Kentuck Knob is located just a few miles southwest of Wright’s masterpiece, Fallingwater. Designed on the hexagonal module, Kentuck Knob is a Usonian house - a signature design of Wright. Both dramatic and serene, Kentuck Knob is situated just below the crest of a hill and appears almost part of the mountain itself. Additional attractions for visitors include a lovely woodland walk and a sculpture collection by artists such as Andy Goldsworthy, Harry Bertoia, and Sir Anthony Caro, and many more, all integrated into the beautiful landscape, and a lovely coffee and gift shop. For tour information and more visit: kentuckknob.com or call 724.321.1901
Pittsburgh Tour Company
Uncover the best sites of Pittsburgh at your own pace aboard a hop-on hop-off bus tour. This engaging tour highlights history, architecture, and plenty of spots for shopping, dining and entertainment, allowing you the chance to hop off at any of the 21 stops to explore on your own. pghtours.com
One of Pittsburgh’s most distinctive features are its cable-powered inclines, which were designed to provide transportation between the river valleys and the communities on top of the bluffs above. At one time, the city was home to 15 inclines, but today only two of them remain, including the Monongahela Incline, which was built in 1870 and located near the Smithfield Street bridge. For more information, visit: portauthority.org
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Experience the thrill of feeding a majestic Masai giraffe on the African Savanna. Experience the thundering roar of a mighty African lion. And experience the splash from a playful California sea lion. The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is home to more than 9,000 animals including mammals, amphibians, fish, reptiles, and birds. From wild to wonder to woah!, experience it all at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Learn more at pittsburghzoo.org
Pittsburgh Trolley Works
The Pittsburgh Trolley Works offers one of the most unique tours of Pittsburgh!! Located conveniently at the Southside Works, the Pittsburgh Trolley Works will take you on a beautiful one and a half hour tour of Pittsburgh. Sit back and relax in their enclosed heated and air conditioned trolley for your comfort as our tour guide entertains you with fun and historical facts about one of America’s greatest cities. For more information please visit: pghtrolleyworks.com
21 STOPS
Pittsburgh Tour Company HOP-ON HOP-OFF
This engaging tour highlights history, architecture, and plenty of spots for shopping, dining, and entertainment, allowing you the chance to hop off at any of the 21 stops to explore on your own. • Southside Works • Carnegie Science Center • Andy Warhol Museum • Heinz History Center • Strip District • Fort Pitt Museum & Point State Park • Market Square • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Art • Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall • National Aviary • Gateway Clipper Fleet • PNC Park • Heinz Field • Rivers Casino • Children’s Museum • University of Pittsburgh • Cathedral of Learning • PPG Paints Arena • Duquesne Incline to Mount Washington
445 S. 27th Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203 | 412-381-TOUR (8687) | pghtours.com
The Mon Incline is an inclined railroad scaling the hillside to the city’s Mt. Washington neighborhood. The Historic Monongahela Incline
One of only three inclines in operation, it is a rare transit offering. With connections to numerous bus and T lines at Station Square, the incline is used by commuters and locals, as well as tourists seeking a unique skyline view.
Family Fun & Sightseeing
Gateway Clipper 350 West Station Square Drive 412.355-7980 gatewayclipper.com Offers dining and sightseeing tours and private parties. The fleet cruises the three rivers of Pittsburgh - the Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio.
Monongahela Incline 8 Grandview Ave. 412.442.2000 Mt. Washington PortAuthority.org The Monongahela Incline – often called the Mon Incline for short – is the oldest continuously operating funicular railway in the U.S. It opened on May 28, 1870, and has since then transported millions of passengers.
Pittsburgh Tour Company Double Decker Bus Tours 517 S. 27th St. 412.381.8687 South Side Works pghtours.com The Pittsburgh Tour Company’s Double Decker tour offers Pittsburgh’s only Hop On/Hop Off Tour in historic red Double Decker Tour Buses from London. Their guided and humorous, historic tour of Pittsburgh showcases some of Pittsburgh’s favorite areas for shopping, live entertainment, stadiums, museums, restaurants, bars and architecture.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium One Wild Place 412.665.3640 Highland Park pittsburghzoo.org Home to thousands of amazing animals representing more than four hundred species, including 22 threatened or endangered
species. Look Up an Animal to find out more about your favorite Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium residents. Find out where penguins live, what a naked mole rat likes to eat, or how the spectacled bear got its name. Then come to the Zoo to see your favorite animal up close!
After Dark & Gaming
Hard Rock Café 230 West Station Square Drive 412.481.7625 Station Square hardrock.com Located at Station Square, the Pittsburgh Hard Rock Café welcomes you with rock and roll flair and tasty fare. Features indoor and outdoor seating with an exciting and rock and roll themed menu. Of course, it is also filled with the unique rock and roll memorabilia you love
Rivers Casino 777 Casino Dr. North Shore 412.231.7777 riverscasino.com/pittsburgh/ 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.
Speakeasy 530 William Penn Place 412.281.7100 omnihotels.com/pittsburgh A secluded space used as storage space for decades, the Speakeasy has been restored into its former historic glory. Sip cocktails and enjoy light fare all in the era noir. In the bottom floor of the Omni William Penn hotel.
Architectural Point of Interest
The Three Sister Bridges
Also known as the Seventh Street Bridge, the Andy Warhol Bridge spans the Allegheny River downtown and is the only bridge in the entire United States to be named for a visual artist.
Located just blocks from the Andy Warhol Museum, it is actually one of three parallel bridges known as The Three Sisters, which includes the Roberto Clemente Bridge and the Rachel Carson Bridge.
All three are self-anchored suspension bridges and hold special historical significance because they are the only trio of nearly identical bridges to be built in the United States.
A great way to see The Three Sister bridges is taking a cruise on the Gateway Clipper! For more information visit: pghbridges.com gatewayclipper.com
The best way to SEE pittsburgh
