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University of Pittsburgh - What To Do and See

ATTRACTIONS

Whatever your idea of a good time is, you won't get bored while staying in Pittsburgh! The city has appealing attractions for every taste, preferrence and age, among the most popular and favorite ones being:

▪ Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, a wonderful museum where children can learn more about the world they live in, as well as about themselves. They can take off on fantastic flights of imagination and return to earth to build a boat, play in the mud, hammer a nail and change the tire on a car.

▪ Kennywood Park, one of Pittsburgh's best-loved historic landmarks, featuring world-class roller coasters, plenty of thrilling rides, games, food and exciting live shows, providing fun for the entire family to enjoy.

▪ The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, home to 39 threatened or endangered species and more than 2,000 animals, the best place in the area to connect with wildlife and get in touch with nature. People will descover here a world of wildlife living in their naturalistic habitats, the largest temperate botanical gardens in the region, spectacularly colorful fish, awesome sharks, playful penguins, and an ocean of aquatic life, among other exciting and attractive highlights.

▪ Fort Pitt Museum, housed in a recreated bastion of Fort Pitt, which was originally built in 1758 by the British, a significant piece of local history, showcasing the role that Fort Pitt played during the French and Indian War, featuring detailed information on Fort Pitt's role during the American Revolution, the Whiskey Rebellion and the founding of Pittsburgh.

Annual Events

The Annual Pittsburgh International Children's Festival, which happens in May is, perhaps, one of the most favorite and expected annual events, by children and adults, alike. This exciting and entertaining celebration features performers from all over the world, including Scotland, Kenya, Russia, Italy, Canada and the U.S., as well as spectacular theater, puppetry, music, dance, comedy, acrobatics, and much, much more. During the festival, there are plenty of free, fun activities for the entire family to enjoy, as well, so, if you happen to be visiting Pittsburgh in May, be sure not to miss it, 'cause it is considered to be a must, when visiting!