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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

When ESPN graded all the major-league baseball stadiums a year or two ago, Pittsburgh’s PNC Park took top honors. It truly is a great place to watch a baseball game. Some tips: If you’re coming from...

Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

One of the few major zoo and aquarium combinations in America, this 77-acre facility features thousands of animals in such habitats as "The Asian Forest," "African Savanna" and "Cheetah Valley."

Attraction type: Aquarium; Zoo; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

Fascinating exploration of the Earth Sciences, Life Sciences and Anthropology through dazzling exhibits and hands-on displays the whole family can enjoy.

Attraction type: History museum; Natural history museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh
Attraction type: History museum; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh
Attraction type: Garden; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh offers a wide variety of exhibits, art projects, and fun programs all under one roof....well, actually, 3 roofs because it is so large! Everything in the museum is...

Attraction type: Children's museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

This tram, opened in 1870, still carries passengers up and down Mount Washington.

Attraction type: Tram; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

Amazing collection of more than 600 exotic and endangered birds from nearly every continent.

Attraction type: Nature center; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

French Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings, American art, and new paintings by working artists grace the walls of this contemporary art museum, which boasts one of the world's largest collections of plaster casts of architectural masterpieces.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

Scale Mount Washington in one of two original 1877 cable cars for a fun and unique ride and a breathtaking view of the Pittsburgh skyline when you reach the top of the 400-foot incline.

Attraction type: Transportation museum; Tram
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

There are seven floors devoted to the pop art and legacy of one of Pittsburgh's most famous native sons.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh
Attraction type: Architectural building; Museum; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

Located in a recreated bastion in Point State Park, this museum chronicles the history from early-French explorations to the beginning of Pittsburgh?s industrial age.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh
Attraction type: Science museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, this horseshoe-shaped stadium opened in 2001, and offers spectacular views of the city and riverfront.

Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

The estate of magnate Henry Clay Frick now includes an art museum.

Attraction type: Art museum; Historic home; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

This sprawling complex is one of the city's cultural centers.

Attraction type: Library; Natural history museum; Science museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

Waterslides galore, a 20,000-square-foot wave pool and a quarter-mile go-kart track are main features of this popular water park.

Attraction type: Water park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 48 attractions in Pittsburgh

Popular neighborhood with an upbeat flavor featuring a variety of ethnic restaurants, taverns, upscale shops and trendy boutiques.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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