Visit the Cultural District’s newest nightlife hot spot for live entertainment and drinks. The Backstage Bar offers Pittsburghers a fun, classy place to enjoy casual food prepared by award-winning Chef Toni Pais as well as an outstanding list of premium wines, spirits, specialty drinks and beers. The Backstage Bar is open to the public, no tickets required, and often features free performances by local bands.
Have your mind blown away at the leading cultural space for technology-based art. Wood Street Galleries offers a variety of exhibitions that push the boundaries of art into new realms. Don’t just see art; experience the work as multi-disciplinary artists from around the world present their visions in the large rooms of this venue.
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.
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.