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.

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.

One of my favorite areas in Pittsburgh, definitely my favorite area for shopping. There's so much…read morevariety from Pittsburgh sports paraphernalia to all kinds of groceries to handmade artisanal gifts. There are also plenty of restaurants and vendors where you can find whatever it is you are looking for!

This is a must visit tradition when I go home to the Burgh! Walk along the age old Strip for very…read moreaffordable local color attire and souvenirs, the famous PennMac Company, Roland's Seafood, Pittsburgh Popcorn... or hop one street over for the newer version of the Strip with a modern look, the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame (look for our beloved Michael Keaton) and new spots for food and drinks. Anyone visiting this city needs to experience the Strip!!

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!!

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.

Pgh Candle & Phipps partnered for an evening at Botany Hall…read more We selected our scented oils and were able to create our own soy candles. The vessel was a lovely shade of green and had some weight. Simple instructions for those of us who were not-crafty. While our candles were solidifying, we were able to go see the Spring show. Lovely evening. Definitely would do again.

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.

Such an historically significant relic. Westinghouse had a research lab in Forest Hills. This Atom…read moreSmasher, used for nuclear measurements was built in 1937, first of its kind, and 65 feet tall. In its present state, it was laid on its side in 2015 and here it remains behind a metal fence, easily viewable from the fence perimeter. Easy to find via Google maps. Detailed info about it can be found on Wikipedia.