Pittsburgh

Home of zombies, the first commercial radio station and the first bingo game, this town we call home has a lot of history - and a lot of fun stuff going on!

Getting Around

No wheels? No fear!

• Google Transit
  Figure out how to get from point A to point B.
• Pittsburgh Port Authority
  Busses and subways will get you where you need to go.

Pittsburgh Museums and Parks

• Carnegie Museum of Art
  Exhibits like the Pittsburgh International, youth art classes and more can be found at the CMOA, founded by Andrew Carnegie to highlight the "Old Masters of the Future."
• Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  Dinosaurs, gems, ancient history: learn about it all at CMNH!
• Carnegie Science Center
  Want to learn about the planets, motion, or health? The Carnegie Science Center is the place for you.
• CitiParks
  Find information about free events and activities in the city's parks and recreation centers including free summer movies, Schenley Ice Rink and pools open in the city.
• Heinz History Center
  250 years of Pittsburgh history, including art, antiques, sports, inventions, and more, is chronicled in this museum, located in the Strip District.
• Mattress Factory
  The Mattress Factory presents art you can get into: whole-room installations, urban garden parties, and more can be find at its historic North Side location.
• National Aviary in Pittsburgh
  Big birds, small birds, even penguins: see them all at the National Aviary!
• Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
  For well over 100 years, Phipps has introduced Pittsburghers to the natural beauty of flowers and other plants.
• The Warhol
  See the art of Pittsburgh Pop-Art Icon Andy Warhol and other contemporary artists.

Pittsburgh Sports and Recreation

• Ice Skating
  Want to feel the wind in your hair while you whip around the rink? Visit one of these local rinks:
  Ice Castle Arena
  The Rink at PPG Place
  Blade Runners
• Kennywood
  Pittsburgh's favorite amusement park.
• Mr. Smalls Skate Park
  Outdoor skatepark open year-round.
• Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena
  Indoor soccer, football, softball, etc.
• Pittsburgh Passion
  Tickets and information about our professional Women's Football Team.
• Pittsburgh Penguins
  Tickets, stats, player profiles -- all your info on the Pens is here.
• Pittsburgh Pirates
  Find schedules, stats and ticket information for the city's storied pro team. Beat 'em Bucs!
• Pittsburgh Power
  Find tickets, news, stats, and more about Pittsburgh's Arena League football team.
• Pittsburgh Riverhounds
  Find information about upcoming games and clinics offered by Pittsburgh's professional soccer team!
• Pittsburgh Steelers
  Six-time Superbowl Champions!
• Sandcastle
  It's a hot summer day…cool off at Sandcastle!
• Snozone
  Snowboarding and tubing park.
• YMCA of Pittsburgh
  Sports, swimming and fitness and locations around the city.

Pittsburgh Music

• The Headquarters
  All-ages music and dance venue located in Monroeville.
• Mellon Arena
  Britney. Bruce. Christina. See them here.
• Mr. Small's Funhouse
  Recording studio, concert venue and . . . skate park? Whatever your scene, Mr. Small's will have a show for you.
• Pittsburgh City Paper: Music
  Reviews, interviews with local musicians and upcoming shows.
• Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra
  You can make beautiful music.
• First Niagara Pavilion
  The biggest name concerts, from Dave Matthews Band to No Doubt, end up at the First Niagara Pavilion| (Formerly known as the Post-Gazette Pavilion and Coca-Cola Star Lake Amphitheate.)

Pittsburgh History

• Historic Pittsburgh
  Digital archives of information maintained by Pittsburgh colleges, universities and libraries.
• Heinz History Center
  250 years of Pittsburgh history, included art, antiques and more, is chronicled in this museum, located in the Strip District.
• Pittsburgh History
  Collection of Information developed and maintained by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Department.
• Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation
  Find out about historic landmarks all over the region.