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.

Beautiful Dinosaur! It was fun to see her. I am on the hunt for additional dinosaurs.read more

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!

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!!

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.

i visited the carnegie museums of art and natural history on a weekday and had a wonderful…read moreexperience overall. the collection is absolutely massive and it was so much fun to walk through every exhibit. plus, the staff were all very friendly and helpful. if you are driving, there is on-site parking available, but it was relatively full even for a weekday so i had to drive down a few levels to find a spot. the "cards only" sign at the gate is a bit confusing because the machines at the exit actually do accept apple pay! if you want to pay before you get back to your car, there is also a booth inside the museum near the entrance and bathrooms with machines that take apple pay too. the only minor downsides were that many of the hand sanitizer dispensers and toilet seat covers were empty during my visit. despite those small details, i had a great time and would definitely recommend a visit!

When I recently visited the Carnegie Mellon University campus, I got lost on my way to this museum…read more When I asked a student where it was, he had no idea what I was talking about. Given its world-class reputation, I was surprised but not really. After all, if it's not part of his curriculum, why should he know about it? I eventually figured out where it was and didn't know it shared the same building as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The building was massive, and the upside was that a single $25 admission gave me access to both museums. The art museum takes up 155,000 square feet of exhibition space divided into twenty galleries with over 1,800 pieces on display. The focus is primarily on art, architecture, photography, and design between the 19th century and now. Here there are key masterworks from the likes of Renoir and Monet (Photo 7) to Warhol and Guston. The Hall of Architecture is a cavernous room full of plaster casts of architectural masterpieces like the North Transept Portal of the Bordeaux Cathedral (Photo 5). There's an extensive archival collection by Pittsburgh photographer Charles "Teenie" Harris, whose work dramatically focuses on the history of African American life. The wide spectrum of furnishings was particularly fascinating, and the Grand Staircase provides the appropriate grandeur (Photo 9). RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/qN_tq21lnL

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 the Dinosaur is a large sculpture of a Diplodocus dinosaur. The sculpture is located in front…read moreof the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. I decided to create a separate Yelp page for Dippy because Yelp allows pages for public art, and because unlike the museum that requires an entry fee, Dippy is free for everybody to see. In 1999, Dippy was constructed from fiberglass. He was built as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Diplodocus fossils in Wyoming. The original fossil is on display inside the museum. Dippy is life-sized at 22 feet tall, 84 feet long, and 3,000 pounds in weight. When I walk or drive past the museum, I enjoy seeing how the employees decorated Dippy. Most recently, he was wearing a scarf for the cold weather.

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.

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.