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Pennsylvania Vacation Destinations
Family Fun In Pittsburgh, by Guest Contributor:
Pittsburgh
has plenty of hands-on fun for families, including dinosaurs, birds of every
feather, a major aquarium and zoo, and a lot more, which
make Pittsburgh the perfect family getaway destination.
Pittsburgh is at the heart of the dynamic,
10-county region of southwestern Pennsylvania. The seventh largest center of
higher education in the United States, it is a hub of innovation in the health
and computer sciences, as well as an outdoor lover’s dream, with skiing and
white water rafting no more than an hour’s drive from the urban vitality of
Downtown Pittsburgh. Offering something for everyone, Pittsburgh is where it all
comes together. Here are some of the highlights of family-friendly sites to
explore while in Pittsburgh:
Carnegie Museum of Art: See amazing sculptures and
breathtaking paintings by some of the world’s greatest artists. Art
activities, gallery discussions and treasure hunts are just some of
the happenings each weekend.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium: Take a walk on the wild side
where little ones can cross a bridge suspended in a tree canopy,
slide like penguins, or crawl underground and burrow like meerkats.
Then enter the new aquarium where you’ll meet exotic fish, stingrays
and sharks.
Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center:
Western Pennsylvania’s extraordinary history and heritage come to
life for the whole family at the History Center, in association with
the Smithsonian Institution. The History Center brings 250 years of
history to life.
National
Aviary
Visit the only national aviary
in the entire country. Stroll through the indoor tropical rain
forest and come face to face with over 600 species of exotic and
colorful birds from around the world.
Phipps Conservatory and
Botanical Gardens Escape to a magnificent Victorian glasshouse and
lavish gardens where ceilings of sky, walls of glass and floors of
flowers entice the senses.
Children’s Museum of
Pittsburgh:
Once the Old Historic Post Office, it’s now a
place where children can get their hands on a sculpture of
exploration, design an airplane, hear a story, watch a puppet show
and so much more.
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Prepare yourself to meet
the first T. rex ever discovered, as well as 13 other dinosaur
exhibits. A special place for all ages to touch and see things up
close, to explore our world and to learn something new.
Carnegie Science Center and UPMC SportsWorks: Experience 250
hands-on exhibits; a world-class, interactive planetarium; and an
authentic WW II vintage submarine. It’s an amusement park for the
mind. UPMC SportsWorks features more than 40 exhibits offering more
than 60 interactive experiences designed to test your skills in
virtual games and sporting events.
