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 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.

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.

Flagstaff Hill is a really nice part of Schhenely Park. I…read morecame to go to the car show which was totally amazing. Flagstaff Hill was where all the parking was for the event. I parked in a very convenient spot and then there where buses to the event areas. Everything was well layed out and set up beautifully. This was such a great event can't wait till next year to go again. I know that Flagstaff Hill hosts many events throat the year. I will deftly be back again.

Jeez this is just an amazing area of Schenely because of the summer activities often going on from…read moremovies in the park, to charity races, kids events and more. Other than that it is a lovely area to walk, hike, have lunch or just rest and relax and enjoy the weather, scenery and people watching. I like coming during the fall months for hiking as well.

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 .

Pump House has been around since 1891and in 1892 the violent Battle of Homestead took place on the…read moregrounds here. Lots more historic information that you can actually learn about through the exhibits on hand. A timeline walks you through it all. I've been several times just on walks as it's a trailhead for the GAP (Great Allegheny Passage). They hold events here as well. I've seen weddings take place on the property. It's not lost on me that it, along with the entire former steel mill area has become a larges shopping complex (well it's been like that for years now). It's a really neat place to visit. Great historical value for locals and tourists alike.

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.

It's been many years since I visited Phipps but it has never failed to wow me. I think it's safe…read moreto plan to spend at least two hours and perhaps twice that depending on how crowded it is and how much time you want to spend seeing the beautiful displays. We visited at the start of the fall display which was transitioning from the Alice in Wonderland theme display and, as usual, everything was just amazing to see. We visited on a weekday morning and we're happy that it was not crowded and we could take our time. Beware the cafe which offers very friendly service for very expensive refreshments. We spent $15 for three 12-ounce cans of tea. If you have a refillable water bottle, bring that and throw some ice in it. Even when it's cool outside, it's still hot in the greenhouses so you'll probably want something cold to drink.

Absolutely loved visiting Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens! I was doing a cross-country…read moreroad trip and stopped here while passing through Pittsburgh, and I'm so glad I did. I love visiting botanical gardens, so I was excited to check this one off my list! They were doing an Alice in Wonderland collaboration while I was there, which made the visit even more fun. The conservatory was absolutely beautiful, with so many different flowers, plants, and unique rooms to explore. The Alice in Wonderland displays they did were super cute and really well done! My only wish is that they had incorporated the Alice in Wonderland theme throughout more of the conservatory because I would have loved to see even more of it. But overall, it was such a beautiful and relaxing place to explore. Definitely recommend stopping here if you're in Pittsburgh! l And you definitely have to hit the gift shop

One of the last local libraries! Please help keep this one…read moreopen!!! This branch of Carnegie Free Libraries has been open for years and it seems like every year its being threatened with closing its doors due to lack of funding. :( This is a member of the Allegheny County Library Association and also the EINetwork. PROS: Love the old building; Nice staff; The only public library in its area; Children's section; Historical Landmark; Free WiFi (Timed on their devices and unlimited for members on their own laptops); Books from other Libraries in the the network can be ordered and sent to this library for pick up, free of charge. You are, however, responsible for getting the book back to its Home Library (typically, for me, the Oakland branch). CONS: Doesn't seem like the "Quit, You're in a freaking Library" rule is enforced too much here; Bad kids tend to wonder in to look @ nonsense on the internet or otherwise just act up; Kind of a limited supply of books (See the last PRO for the answer to this) Parking is pretty bad; The Library is simply a victim of location and parking is just not very plentiful.

From the owner: We are a public library offering printed and online materials for borrowing, computers and wifi for…read morefree public use, printing and faxing services, family and children's programs (including story hours), and a used book store. In addition to our main McKeesport location, which features a large children's room, we have branches in Duquesne and White Oak. We are part of the Allegheny County Library Association, so patrons can request materials from any county library to be picked up here at no charge. Materials can be returned to any library in the county, and the library system will transport them to their home libraries. Over 83,000 items circulated last year from our locations, and patrons logged over 52,000 hours on our computers during the year.

The tour guide was great and knowledgeable. He kept us safe and took pics along the way. He gave…read morenarration about the city's history and took us to a variety of places. Well worth it.

Great value and an excellent way to explore downtown. Our family of four, including two teenage…read moregirls and their parents, took the tour at sunset to enjoy the cooler evening weather. Despite being a Saturday night with some pedestrian and car traffic, our guide managed the group skillfully, ensuring we stayed within our riding abilities. The guide was assertively courteous, which is precisely what you want from someone responsible for the safety of the participants.

Cool thing but unless you are going to be out this way for another reason (before it is moved to…read moreWexford), it's probably not worth it. It is scaffolded a bunch and surrounded by fencing with barbed wire (my photo is taken through it but from behind it). Like the Hollywood sign, cool but untouchable without hopping a fence. Bottom line: Cool but may not be worth a special trip; have a second thing to do, like going to Costco or checking out Rivers of Steele or Trundle Manor.

Visiting the historic Westinghouse Atom Smasher in Forest Hills has been one of my favorite quirky…read moreadventures over the years. Built back in 1937, this iconic, 65-foot pear-shaped tower was actually the world's very first industrial particle accelerator, making it a huge piece of scientific history right in the Pittsburgh area. It's pretty wild to stand near this massive relic of the early atomic age, especially now that the old laboratory building is gone and the bulb is resting on its side. Even as an abandoned piece of history, checking it out always makes for a fun, fascinating afternoon of exploring and a great reminder of the city's innovative past.