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You can find both theatrical and musical performances in one place at The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts. Once a deluxe movie palace, the Benedum Center transformed into one of the best auditoriums in the United States. See everything from plays to musicals, ballets, opera, and national bands—every type of entertainment you could possibly want!

Advanced water sports enthusiasts and whitewater rafters can challenge themselves at the famous Youghiogheny River Gorge. Hailed as "the birthplace of whitewater rafting," these rapids can be found in Ohiopyle State Park, about two hours southeast of Pittsburgh. Warm up on the milder Class I and II whitewater like Ramcat, Flipper and Fast & Clean before attempting the churning Class III and IV rapids like Dimple Rock, Double Hydraulic and River's End.