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.
People of all ages will marvel at nature’s wonders while visiting the National Aviary. One of the nation’s only free standing aviaries, this huge aviary contains some of the most incredible birds you will ever see, from hummingbirds the size of your thumb to Condors with a gigantic 10-foot wingspan to the flightless African penguins and more.
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.
Sneak in a mini-retreat with your date at the ESSpa Kozmetika day spa, where you will be romantically refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated. Couples packages vary, but most include a champagne toast on arrival, an indulgent, 60-minute side-by-side massage, a four-course gourmet meal by candlelight and a dozen roses presented before departure.