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Exploring the History and Culture of Allegheny County: A Two-Hour Walking Tour
This two-hour walking tour of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, will take you through some of the most interesting and vibrant neighborhoods in the area.
Start your tour at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, located at 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Latitude: 40.4400, Longitude: -79.9550). This museum is home to a variety of exhibits, including dinosaur fossils, ancient artifacts, and interactive displays.
Next, head to the Andy Warhol Museum, located at 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Latitude: 40.4450, Longitude: -79.9950). This museum is dedicated to the life and work of the iconic artist, and features a variety of his works, as well as interactive displays and educational programs.
Continue your tour at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, located at 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Latitude: 40.4400, Longitude: -79.9550). This conservatory is home to a variety of plants and flowers, as well as a variety of educational programs and events.
Next, head to the Strip District, located at 16th Street and Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Latitude: 40.4500, Longitude: -80.0050). This vibrant neighborhood is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars, as well as a variety of interesting street vendors.
Continue your tour at the Mattress Factory, located at 500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Latitude: 40.4550, Longitude: -79.9950). This museum is home to a variety of interactive and immersive art installations, as well as a variety of educational programs and events.
Next, head to the National Aviary, located at 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Latitude: 40.4550, Longitude: -79.9950). This aviary is home to a variety of birds, as well as a variety of educational programs and events.
Continue your tour at the Allegheny Cemetery, located at 4734 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (Latitude: 40.4600, Longitude: -79.9750). This cemetery is home to a variety of interesting monuments and sculptures, as well as a variety of educational programs and events.
Finally, end your tour at the Randyland, located at 1501 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Latitude: 40.4550, Longitude: -79.9950). This vibrant art installation is home to a variety of colorful murals and sculptures, as well as a variety of educational programs and events.
Along the way, make sure to stop at some of the interesting shops and restaurants in the area. For shopping, check out the Strip District for a variety of unique stores, or the Mattress Factory for a variety of interesting art installations. For eating, check out the Primanti Brothers for a classic Pittsburgh sandwich, or the Grand Concourse for a delicious meal.
Allegheny County Pennsylvania United States Tour Companies
Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides
GETTYSBURG; A town steeped in History, and if you are a first-time visitor or have visited here before but never toured the town, then our Town Tour is a great place to begin. A Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide will take you on a 90-minute walking tour, tell you about Gettysburg’s History, and share the civilians’ experiences of the 3-day battle, occupation, aftermath, a ... More nd Lincoln’s visit. If you have taken a Town Tour, try one of our many Specialty Tours, described on our “Walking Tours” menu above. All of our tours are uniquely designed by each Guide and are not canned tours. We use historic photographs and actual civilian accounts to relate the events in the town. Enjoy your time in Gettysburg by reserving a walking tour with a Town Guide.
Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours
Hop On - Hop Off Service 90-minute Philadelphia tour, for the full loop. Expert local guide and multi-language audio commentary in French, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, and Hindi. London-style Double-Decker bus 28 stops.
VisitPITTSBURGH
VisitPITTSBURGH is the official tourism development organization for Allegheny County, dedicated to expanding the tourism economy across the region. Have questions about visiting Pittsburgh? Connect with our team today!
