Things to do / Travel Guide
Tour Pittsburgh in a restored WWII amphibious vehicle, see Pittsburgh's skyline from above in a helicopter, or track Pittsburgh's geography on foot. Whether you are curious about the development of Pittsburgh's unique, charming neighborhoods, the tumultuous and tragic history of southwestern Pennsylvania's steel industry, the legacy of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team, or would simply like an interesting, entertaining cruise down one of southwestern Pennsylvania's waterways, check out one of the following options:
Historical Tours
Track Pittsburgh's evolution from a wilderness fort to a booming, industrial hub. Visit popular historic landmark sites and world-renowned architecture. Tour historic and revitalized bustling neighborhoods. Drive up Mount Washington for a spectacular view of the Pittsburgh's three rivers and downtown. Pittsburgh Heritage Tours and Pittsburgh Historic Neighborhood Tours are offered by a number of tour agencies. They usually last two hours and cost about $20.
Boat Tours
Have you ever ridden in a bus that is also a boat? Just Ducky Tours offers narrated excursions on Pittsburgh's roads and rivers in a restored, WWII amphibious vehicle that navigates both land and water! Tours generally last an hour (40 minutes on land, 20 minutes on water) and depart daily at regular intervals, weather permitting. The price for adults is about $20, the price for children ages three to 12 is around $15.
Walking Tours
If you prefer to pound the Pittsburgh pavement to combine sightseeing and fitness, guided and self-guided walking tours are available. The city of Pittsburgh has mapped out self-guided walking tours in various districts of interest throughout the city of Pittsburgh. The tours are divided into four categories: Historic Districts, City Legacies, Historic Interiors, and Public Art. For a complete descriptions and maps, visit the city of Pittsburgh's website.
Walk the course of Pittsburgh's history and landmarks with the experts. The Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation offers interesting, guided walking tours of Pittsburgh landmarks, including the Woodville Plantation Historic House Tour, Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail, among others. Their "Downtown Dragons" Tour is geared toward families with children. Participants look for griffins, gargoyles, dragons, and other “creatures” throughout Pittsburgh's architecture. The Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation offers various affordable and occasionally free, two-hour guided tours throughout the city.
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