A former vaudeville house, the renovated Byham Theater is now used as a production stage for several local theater groups. This landmark building is located in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District and is part of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, dedicated to presenting the best of touring Broadway, contemporary dance, family events, cutting-edge visual arts and other entertainment in the city.
Have your breath taken away as you travel up the Duquesne Incline. Once the main mode of transportation for Pittsburghers to get up the incredibly steep hills, nowadays the historic funicular takes guests up to the top of Mt. Washington for the best view of downtown. Children will get a kick out of the authentic car, the old photographs and artifacts in the upper station, and the ride up and down the mountain.
See the stars, or at least a place where they study the stars, at the University of Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Observatory. This national historic landmark has been a vital part of American astronomical research since 1859. Nowadays, the Allegheny Observatory is open to free public tours from April until the end of October.