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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
Doors Open Pittsburgh
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh celebrates Pittsburgh’s unique architecture and history by providing historical tours inside iconic buildings. Our historical tours invite the public to go behind the scenes with us, hear lesser-known stories, or just explore these buildings as we peek into the treasured architecture that unfolds the history of Pittsburgh for you.
The Pittsburgh Tour Company
The Pittsburgh Tour Company is Pittsburgh's best city sightseeing tour! Uncover the best sites of Pittsburgh at your own pace aboard a hop-on hop-off bus tour. This engaging tour highlights the history, architecture, and plenty of spots for shopping, dining, and entertainment, allowing you the chance to hop off at any of the 21 stops to explore on your own. Board the bus a ... More t any stops and set off into the city. The bus begins in Southside and winds along the river, up into North Shore, through the restaurants and shops in the Strip and Central Business districts, and Oakland, home to the University of Pittsburgh.
Patriot Harbor Lines
Welcome aboard Patriot Harbor Lines for Philadelphia’s ultimate harbor cruise. Our Delaware River cruises sail from the Independence Seaport Museum at Penn’s Landing. The Delaware River offers the best views of Philadelphia and is a special place to cruise. During our cruises, we visit the many historically significant attractions. Patriot Harbor Lines runs tours on th ... More e tidal Schuylkill, including Hidden River, Different Night, Different Lights and the Walnut to Walnut Cruise. The Patriot is also available for private charters. Our yachts have fully stocked bars with a great selection of beer, wine and mixed drinks. Our yachts are modern reproductions of 1920s commuter yachts.
