If you love history, art or science, you will definitely want to visit the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. The Carnegie Institute operates the Carnegie Museums, and two of the four facilities can be found alongside the headquarters. Visit the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural History in the same complex, or travel a bit to see the Carnegie Science Center and the Andy Warhol Museum.
Sip on some of the best freshly brewed coffee or tea in town. Buena Vista Coffee can be found in Pittsburgh’s less popular Northside, in the charming Mexican War Streets. Part of the rejuvenation of the Northside, Buena Vista Coffee serves up delicious beverages and snacks in a cozy, charming atmosphere.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is one of America’s finest zoos, and has plenty of attractions and exhibits to keep you and the young ones busy for the day. If you can drag them away from the Kid’s Kingdom, the interactive children’s area filled with petting zoo animals and fun activities, they can see all the lions and tigers and bears, oh my!