Spend some time exploring the outdoor jewel of Pittsburgh’s North Side. Riverview Park offers an extensive network of trails through its dense woodlands and dramatically steep hills for hikers, joggers, and the occasional horseback ride. Riverview is also home to the Allegheny Observatory, a space-themed playground, a visitor’s center, a swimming pool, ball field and many picnic areas.
Order a horse-drawn carriage for date nights, weddings, anniversaries, and other special events from Caustelot Farms. Or, take a spontaneous carriage ride at Station Square, where carriage services are available most Friday and Saturday evenings from May through October. Get a tour of Station Square, take a romantic Moonlight River Ride or familiarize yourself with the city on the Downtown Tour.
Get wild at Idlewild Park and Soak Zone, one of the oldest amusement parks in the country. Take a ride on a "Classic Coaster," travel to the top of the Ferris wheel or test your nerves on the Tilt-A-Whirl. Once you have sampled the traditional amusement park rides, head over to the Soak Zone to cool down with some water recreation during the summer months.
See the city from the top of a Double Decker Bus. The Pittsburgh Tour Company offers narrated tours through the whole city. Learn some history, fun facts and trivia about the "Burg" as you ride by the most important historical and cultural landmarks in the city. With nine scheduled stops, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore the city and stretch your legs.