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Carnegie Museum of Art
One of the oldest contemporary art museums in the US, featuring extensive collections of American and European art.
Oakland
2-3 hours
From $19.95
Hall of ArchitectureContemporary art collectionEuropean masterpieces
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The Andy Warhol Museum
The largest single-artist museum in North America, dedicated to Pittsburgh's most famous pop artist.
North Shore
1.5-2.5 hours
From $20
Pop art collectionInteractive exhibitsFilm screenings
Must-see
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Victorian glasshouse featuring seasonal flower shows, tropical plants, and a stunning butterfly forest.
Oakland
1.5-2.5 hours
From $19.95
Butterfly ForestSeasonal flower showsTropical plants
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Duquesne Incline
Historic cable car offering breathtaking panoramic views of Pittsburgh's skyline and three rivers.
Mount Washington
30-45 minutes
From $2.75
Panoramic city viewsHistoric cable carThree rivers view
FREE
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Point State Park
Historic park at the confluence of Pittsburgh's three rivers with a stunning fountain and riverfront views.
Downtown
1-2 hours
FREE
Three rivers confluenceHistoric fountainFort Pitt Museum
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PNC Park
Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, consistently ranked as one of the best ballparks in America with stunning river views.
North Shore
3-4 hours
From $15-$200+
River viewsSkyline viewsRoberto Clemente Bridge
Free Right Now
No-cost parks and overlooks
FREE
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Point State Park
Historic park at the confluence of Pittsburgh's three rivers with a stunning fountain and riverfront views.
Downtown
1-2 hours
FREE
Three rivers confluenceHistoric fountainFort Pitt Museum
FREE
Schenley Park
Large urban park with hiking trails, golf course, tennis courts, and Flagstaff Hill with panoramic city views.
Oakland
1-4 hours
FREE
Hiking trailsFlagstaff Hill viewsGolf course
FREE
Frick Park
Pittsburgh's largest city park with 644 acres of woodlands, meadows, streams, and extensive trail system.
Squirrel Hill
1-6 hours
FREE
Extensive trailsWildflower meadowsClayton Trail