The City of Pittsburgh has several dinosaur sculptures in downtown, Oakland, and other…read moreneighborhoods. Alphabetosaurus sits proudly on Forbes Ave, right across the street from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Carl Goldman (art teacher at Phillips) along with K-5 students and teachers painted and designed the letters of the alphabet proudly displayed on this eye-catching dino. Alphabetosaurus is a part of the Oakland landscape and you'd be hard-pressed to say anything negative about it. Just another piece of beautiful art the city can be proud of.

4.5 stars. The Alphabetosaurus dinosaur is a sculpture that is located across the street from the…read moreCarnegie Museum of Natural History. Years ago, the Grable Foundation donated a DinoMite Days dinosaur for the teachers and students at Phillips Elementary School to decorate. The teachers and students created colorful alphabet letters and applied them to the dinosaur. This decorating was intended to support children's learning of language. This dinosaur is free for everyone to see, touch, and photograph. If you happen to be in the Oakland neighborhood for other activities, then I recommend that you quickly stop by to see Alphabetosaurus. Tip: Another dinosaur sculpture, Dippy, a Diplodocus, is located a short walk across the street, and his decorations change throughout the seasons.

This was just our second visit to Hazel Grove Brewing. However, when we say they were releasing a…read morebarrel aged Belgian Triple we couldn't resist. There is a decent amount of space inside with options ranging from couches to low tables and high tables which is nice. The bartender was welcoming. There was several tables of customers without it being overly busy. I decided to order a flight and was glad they didn't exclude the barrel aged. I got the Panda's Choice (Belgian Triple) and then the Panda's Choice aged in Tokaji barrels so I could compare them side by side. I had never had a beer aged in or even had Tokaji (a Hungarian dessert wine) so I was intrigued. It gave the Belgian a complex taste and made it very unique. I wasn't sure what to make of it at first but also kept going back for me. I also brought some home which will be great to share with friends. Also in the flight I got a Belgian Quad and a Chai winter ale. Both were tasty. Overall it was a great flight and I would drink all of the beers again. It's great to have a Pittsburgh brewery putting out Belgian style beers.

What a fun place! Great outdoor area, even better indoor seating -- all of it with a fun, colorful,…read morerelaxed vibe. The beer is really flavorful - something for everyone, and the bartenders encourage you to try whatever you want. We ordered their Belgian tripel and Robot Olympics hazy IPA. Both excellent. AND -- super cool thing during Lent, you can pre-order a fish meal for Fish Fry Fridays from Community Kitchen, and they'll deliver it right to the brewery! We were one of maybe 10 orders or more at 4:45p (the order actually came at around 5:10pm, which was even better). The other 2 time slots are 5:45p (which was full when I tried to order this morning) and 6:45p. The brewery also has other fun themed nights. You can bring whatever food you want (they don't serve food). Get on their email list to find out! Definitely will be back!

If you are new to Pittsburgh, the name can be a bit confusing, but it refers to being a literal…read morestrip of land between the river and steeper banks. Although some also say it is from the strip mills that were once in the area. Regardless of how it got its name, it is a wonderful place that anyone spending time in Pittsburgh should visit! There are restaurants of every variety. Polish, Vietnamese, seafood, Italian and the original Primanti Brothers location! There is a winery, butcher shop, places to buy kitchen items, a spice store, tons of Pittsburgh themed sports and souvenir shops. Candy stores, Pittsburgh popcorn. Maybe the most known entity is Wholey's Market with their amazing selection of fresh seafood. The strip is always busy during the day, especially on Saturday and Sunday. It is a little less crazy in the evenings because a lot of the retail stores are only open until 5, but there are still plenty of great spots to grab a bite. It is easily walkable and there are a wide variety of parking options (a municipal garage near one end, surface lots, metered spots and some businesses (like Wholey's) have their own lots. What is great is that anyone can enjoy the Strip District. You can enjoy time with your family, wander on your own, have a girls day our or have a date day. So many fun things to choose from. Definitely one of the top Pittsburgh "things to do"

Yes it's a must see strip. Lots of food places , something for everyone. Cafes to choose from …read more Shopping , road side vendors. We went to play mini golf, amazing place , it's huge, kids area is separate, restaurants is separate, people host birthdays, there is a bar, but lots of shops closes at 4 pm on a Sunday .

Phipps is a must-visit spot if you ever come to Pittsburgh. This is our second visit and we really…read moreenjoy the current Alice-in-Wonderland theme. Definitely a perfect place for spending time with family and friends. Parking can be challenging if you go during holiday or weekend. We bought the tickets in advance online, but you can also purchase it at the entrance. Recommend bringing a water bottle since there are various water refilling station in the conservatory.

Absolutely incredible…read more I don't go to botanical gardens much so I don't really have qualifications to compare or rate any particular place but Phipps blew me away. I like plants. I have some. I thought seeing a bunch of plants might be fun but I wasn't expecting it to be such a wonderful experience! The place is quite large considering most of it is inside. It is organized for a few different environments and a little something for everyone depending on what your floral preferences might be. It took us about an hour and a half to go through the whole thing. Got a lot of pictures. Saw a lot of interesting and cool plants as well as beautiful flowers. Highly recommend this as a stop on any and every Pittsburgh trip.

I stopped by the Carnegie Museum of Art because I was looking for something fun to do inside. The…read moreCarnegie International is on display throughout the museum. Super cool, this is the 59th year and is the longest running exhibit in North America. This year titled "If the word we". As I was standing in the lobby reading about the exhibit, a small group started to assemble and a docent arrived for a free art walk of some classical pieces on display. In all my years of going to the museum, this was my first docent led tour and it was really interesting. It lasted about an hour and was very interactive with the guests. I really enjoyed.

We stopped by the art museum yesterday around 1pm to check out the Carnegie International exhibit…read morewhich was dispersed throughout their regular artwork. It was cool to see artwork from artists all around the world and while I may not have always understood everything, we appreciated all the work and care put into the art pieces.

This is a cool mural/ sculpture that creates an appeal of rhythm in the uptown. It blends a painted…read moreworks of art with a sculpture as well. It is really cool to see. The piece depicts numerous scenes of music and food that define the neighborhood.

Love Centers for Creative Reuse! It's a great place to donate and buy gently used and new supplies…read morefor crafts, hobbies, arts, and life! You'll find fabrics, notions, papers, small antiques, and more. Check their website for details of what they're currently accepting, hours, and more. Right around the corner from Construction Junction! Pictures are from a check in long ago

Wow, what a neat place! If you're into any art medium, I can almost guarantee you that you'd find…read moreat least one thing to add to your collection. I've been wanting to go here for a while now and I am SO glad I made the decision to go today! I found some items that I deem as treasures, and for the price of just 80¢ total!! Without a doubt, I strongly recommend swinging by! Thank you PCCR for existing :)

Recently visited The Dragon's Den and had so much fun! We're adults and worried it was just for…read morekids, but it wasn't--climbing, swinging, and ziplining through a historic church was incredible! It's the only place like it in the world. Our instructor Unique was so supportive and made the instructions fun and easy to follow, for all ages in the group. Such a "unique" and exciting experience!

I went with my husband and 5-year old daughter and we all had a great time. The staff is very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful and the setting is pretty cool (inside an old church).

Dippy was born (erected) in 1999 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original dinosaur fossil…read more(Diplodocus Carnegii-named after Andrew Carnegie). Dippy is a tribute to the first major discovery by the Carnegie Museum. He sits at over 20' tall in front of the Natural History Museum in Oakland. Dippy is nothing short of a fiberglass icon in my fair city. Known for wearing seasonal scarves (winter months, Pride, football & hockey gear, etc.) this local celeb is loved by adults & kids alike. Dippy & the Carnegie are must-visit Pittsburgh institutions for locals and tourists alike. Happy Pride!

What's not to love about everyone's favorite Pittsburgh dinosaur! Affectionally known as Dippy,…read morethis is a large sculpture outside the Carnegie Museum complex in Oakland. I love that he is almost always wearing a scarf and it changes seasonally. I've seen Dippy with a Steelers scarf, a Valentine's Heart scarf and a St. Patrick's Day Scarf. My kids love guessing what kind of scarf Dippy might have when we drive through Oakland.

Lewis Hines Pictures America…read more First time in Visitor Center due to recent ticketing changes. Very nice addition. The photography was even better than expected. There's just something special about black and white photos, especially vintage. Glad I went.

My daughter is a local member of her library and a perk gets you into this museum on Tuesdays…read more This is a lovely museum and easy to get to. We could not take pictures inside but I was able to capture the exterior. This is great place to visit and learn about the Clayton family that was instrumental in business in Pittsburgh. The tour is terrific and our guide did a good job with all the details. They have a solid gift shop and the grounds are pretty. They also have a greenhouse on site.