Discover 250 years of local history at the Senator John Heinz History Center, from the drama of the French and Indian War up to the legendary match-ups of the Super Steelers. Appealing to a diverse audience, the History Center celebrates and commemorates all that is Pittsburgh.
Support the environment and treat your ears at the Pittsburgh Opera. Known for their amazing singers, the Pittsburgh Opera is also the first "green" opera company in the United States. With a rich legacy of music-making and international renown, this opera offers some of the best artistic performances while striving to make opera accessible to all.
Come cheer for the Bucs! Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates knock the ball out of the field. Members of the Major League Baseball and winners of five World Series titles, the Pirates are also age-old rivals of the Philadelphia Phillies despite being in different leagues. This sports rivalry dates all the way back to the Pirates origin in 1887.
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!