We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Keith! He had to do much first hand knowledge of the facility,…read morehaving worked there himself when he graduated the army. The tour lasted about 2.5 hours and was mostly outside in direct sunlight. There were a few opportunities for shade, but not many. If you come on a hot day, plan to arrive hydrated and grab a complimentary water bottle from the check in desk. You'll need it. Parking is plentiful, the history is intriguing, and the art scattered about the property is thoughtful and engaging. If you're lucky, you'll spot some wildlife who inhabit the surrounding area.

I am a yinzer through and through and cherish all the history that is Pittsburgh…read more Carrie Furnaces are no different. The tours are incredible and you learn so much. I come from a long line of steelworkers and thought I pretty much knew all there was to know. That was, until the tour. The tour guide was extremely informative. Most of the folks working (volunteering) at Carrie have some connection to the steel industry. In addition to the tour, I have had the privilege of attending events there as well. Yep, they rent out the space. Everything was well put together at the events and having the furances as backdrop took it to the next level. As far as the tours go, I feel so strongly that Pittsburgh natives and tourists alike take one. It's really incredible to learn how much of the country was built because of Carrie.

We discovered this last summer through a flyer at a PA tourist ino center; had not found it listed…read morein any other publication, etc. And, what a find! I don't remember the name of our tour guide, but he gave a great tour. We had plenty of time for questions and photos, and totally enjoyed learning about this critical part of our country's history. Altho both of us have backgrounds in labor, this site would be of interest to anyone who has any interest in our country's history, the history of the area, who knew anyone who worked in this industry, labor history, etc. We were delighted to have had the opportunity to be here!

Please come and see this! This is the story of America, our great grandparents came here from…read moreEurope around 120 years ago and worked 16 hour shifts 6 days a week for very little pay. They built America and their children/grandchildren/great grandchildren grew up, went to college and became white collar. The Carrie Blast Furnace National Historic Site ( Rivers of Steel) is a place where you can take a guided tour of what is left of a steel mill that closed in 1978. If your gps try's to send you to Homestead PA that is not the right location.

Hop and stop is cool until you actually decide to hop. Who knows when the next time you will get…read morepicked up. We got off at n the South Side, so they were 20 Min late. We were ok with that. Then we got off again, they were 15 min early (from posted time). So we walked a couple of miles so we didn't just have to stand there. 20 min late again after getting here 20 min early so we wouldn't be left on the side of the road again. Ride at your own risk in terms of being flexible. On a positive point, the guys doing the narrative/guides were great! You pay extra for "hop and stop" the pick ups need to be a little more accurate. Don't tell us to be there 5 min early when you need to 25 min early and be willing to wait 25 min after scheduled pick ups.

DID YOU KNOW; Pittsburgh is known as the "City of Bridges" because it has 446 bridges which is more…read morethan Venice, Italy, or any other city in the world? The emoticon was invented in Pittsburgh in 1980 by Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist Scott Fahlman? The world's first T-rex skeleton is on display at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History? Pittsburgh has more days of rain and snow than Seattle, Washington? In 1920, 80% of the glass made in the United States came from Pittsburgh? That Pittsburgh is famous for its two inclined planes on Mount Washington (one being the Duquesne Incline) but at one point, there were as many as 15 inclines in the city? AND that they were built for the steel workers that lived on TOP of those inclines so the workers could make it to the factory (making a few bucks off them too)? Find out WHY the steelworkers lived on TOP of the incline! You can also take a deep dive into the lives of your steelworker ancestors -NOW- at the Heinz History Center. Did you know that 'The Silence Of The Lambs' was shot in Pittsburg? -Eww. Just eww- Do you think I just gave all the information away? I haven't even scratched the surface of what this tour offers you! I had NO IDEA Pittsburgh was SO INTERESTING! The company was unusually considerate and WAITED for us when we got stuck in traffic on our way there. Not long, but WHO DOES THIS? Our guide was so funny (family friendly humor), personable, entertaining, interesting and seemed like he sincerely enjoyed his job. We learned so much and got a wonderful tour of the city! We left feeling a newfound respect and appreciation for Pittsburgh after taking it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

This is a really cool park near Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Target around Upper St. Clair that I…read morelike to stop at whenever I'm in the area. The trail is great for beginners or if you just want a quick jog. There are several benches you can sit down on along the way, plus a tree stump in the woodsy part that you can also sit on to rest. It's a very well maintained trail that smells like freshly cut wood chips, and has a nice variety of terrain. I didn't see any dog poop (it's a no-dog park) and no litter at all, which the multiple trash cans around the loop definitely help with. While a good portion of the trail has the wood chips, some areas could use a bit more. After rain, a few spots can get muddy and it can get a little marshy in the grassy part where there is no trail. The outer loop is about 1.2 miles, and there are several spots where the trail branches off. There's a more "woody" section and a more "grassland" section, which keeps it interesting. It's also not hard to find parking at the church across the street. There's a lot of birds chirping and tons of squirrels and bunnies, and every once in a while you'll spot deer. Inside the barn fence there are lambs and sometimes horses, which is a nice touch. Also kind of cool is that there are wild chive plants around this trail which is common in the Pittsburgh area, and you'll find some growing in the park if you know what to look for.

This place is incredible. We stopped today for their Community Open House event, and even though I…read morehave been here in the past, it is always nice getting to see it again. The old house, and farm are really special, and I am so glad that the Upper St. Clair Historical Society maintains these buildings and property so we can occasionally get to visit and see how things used to be. Today they had all kinds of activities going on, from hayrides, petting zoo, sheep shearing, cow milking, yarn spinning, beekeeping, and of course tours of the historic house, barn and outbuildings, all of which are like a museum. This place was well worth the price of admission . . . FREE, but the suggested donation was $5 per person.

I have been here twice AND have interacted with Velda and Mr. Arm outside of their tour. I just…read morelove these people and the wacky maximalism they're living in. Velda is a superb tour guide. Be sure to give them a donation (suggested $20 for the hour) or alcohol or some weird oddity if you go! They have events like movie nights that I would love to attend. Many great dead things are waiting to meet you at the Trundle Manor. Parking on the street!

This was the coolest place ever. We had a group of eight people and came hear to see all the…read moreoddities. If you are into Steam Punk, this is a definite must go. All they ask for is a donation of liquor or cash contribution-$20. If you are with a large group, I would suggest doubling the contribution, since it is really such a cool experience and I love supporting local artists. Everyone in our group were in awe of all the taxidermy and the creativity of the house. The tour is private and the couple who owns Trundle Manor limits the tour to eight people maximum. Can't really explain it, except something like the Adams Family meets Steam Punk. Great experience and thank you Velda for allowing us to your your home and giving us the narration.

A cool historical site. A good meeting spot to park your car and ride or walk the Steel Valley…read moreTrail at the entrance to The Waterfront. Clean and well kept. Scenic trail along the Monongahela River. A good time to take in history and nature. Enjoyable time.

Serious hidden gem amongst the shopping mecca that is The Waterfront. It's a historic building…read morethat used to be used for pumping (dah) water back in the dizzay. Now it's beautifully restored to house some pretty great things! The Rivers of Steel operate the Pump House Market that runs on Saturdays and Sundays that have local food vendors and artists who sell merch. It's a really great place to pick up local instead of shopping at the Iggle. The one thing I always think of when I go in there is how great it would be to rent out for a wedding or small event. I'd say it would fit maybe 100 people comfortably, but it would be a really unique place to hold an event. Looking for something different, this is the place!!

Not only the offices of Rivers of Steel, but a museum and gift shop. The current exhibit focuses on…read morehistoric panoramic photography. This is a great organization that leads tours of the Carrie Furnace, the 3 Rivers, as well as some other interesting places around Western Pennsylvania. Parking is behind the building.

We visited this the same day we toured Rivers of Steel Carrie Blast Furnace. This historic…read morebuilding hosts the Visitors' Center for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area and offers exhibits on the region's industrial and cultural heritage. Another fascinating place to learn more about the Homestead Steel Strike of 1892 (which we all learned about in school, although we may have forgotten most of it!), an important event in the history of steel and of labor relations in our country. Unlike the blast furnace tour, this museum is inside, and is self-guided. When we were there, the third floor had a most interesting art exhibit, unrelated to the steel industry. Employees were more than helpful in answering questions; their enthusiasm for the museum was evident!

Sarah, our tour guide, was great. The experience was paced, fun, & interesting. So glad I did this!read more

We had a private bridge tour with Dave, who was a fantastic guide - super knowledgeable, flexible,…read moreand very entertaining! Such a great way to get to know an amazing city! Highly recommend Bike the Burgh Tours to all!

We had a great time cruising! It's expensive, but a fun way to celebrate a special occasion with…read morefriends. Captain Chris was enjoyable and expertly navigated the choppy waters when necessary.

The lady on the phone was awesome. She guided us very nicely and explained me all about the boat…read moreride. We were all excited but the moment we entered the boat I immediately felt an unwelcomed kind of vibe from our boat captain. Nothing happened the way the lady explained: 1. The captain totally silent and didn't even explained anything. I had to ask him and then only he talked and said about the river and the buildings 2. There was no bathroom break and we had to hurriedly run out to find the bathroom 3. The most irritating part was when we said that he expected $100 tip.... Really dude. You expected $100 for a SHITTY service. Hello NO..... $1 would be even too much One good thing is that he waited for us to get the purse that was left because we hurried out. Well this boat ride would have been different if we were whites

Such a great time! Spent the day celebrating my graduation from grad school and we enjoyed every…read moreminute of it. Highly recommend. I'll definitely be back.

Enjoyable evening aboard the Pittsburgh Party Boat. Beautiful city ending with surprise fireworks.read more