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Sep 16, 2024

　　'Postnatural history,' according to the artist-founder of this quirky museum, is the field of plants and animals designed by humankind. Learn all about spider-silk–making goats, selective breeding and more. Probably not your best first-date spot, but definitely a fun and unconventional place to learn about all things human-ipulated.

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　　Hey, did you notice the giant yellow house with enormous floor-to-roof wall murals and a small army of garden statuary and a junkyard's worth of painted furniture and a bunch of painted signs from around the world and vintage toys and a general sense that the man who lives here...

Allegheny Landing

　　They call Pittsburgh the 'city of rivers,' so it's only appropriate that it has a park from which to admire its internal waterways. Allegheny Landing was one of the first urban riverfront sculpture parks in the country, and while it can get a little littered, the modern sculpture plus waterfront...

Mattress Factory

　　Since 1977, this art space has hosted the avant-garde. It now occupies several buildings in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood, and always has something surprising on, from pitch-black sensory deprivation rooms to surreal caricature galleries to oddly angled experiments in room layout. The summer Urban Garden Party event is always...

Cathedral of Learning

　　Soaring 42 stories, this Gothic tower at the center of the University of Pittsburgh is a city landmark. It has a 4-storey common room at ground level and also houses classrooms, a theater, a print shop, computer labs, offices, libraries and a food court. 　　Towering over the neighborhood at 535...

Center for PostNatural History

　　'Postnatural history,' according to the artist-founder of this quirky museum, is the field of plants and animals designed by humankind. Learn all about spider-silk–making goats, selective breeding and more. Probably not your best first-date spot, but definitely a fun and unconventional place to learn about all things human-ipulated. ...

　　The largest bicycle shop in the world also happens to contain a free bicycle museum, which contains a fascinating collection of some 4000 vintage bikes from around the world. Best part: when you're done browsing, you can get a sweet new U-lock. ...

Monongahela Incline

　　Twin to the Duquesne Incline and built in the late 19th century, this funicular offers a great perspective over the city. ...

Phipps Conservatory

　　An impressive steel-and-glass greenhouse with beautifully designed and curated gardens, at the northwest corner of Schenley Park. ...

Carnegie Museums

　　Founded in 1895, these neighboring institutions are both tremendous troves of knowledge. The Carnegie Museum of Art has European treasures and an excellent architectural collection, while the Carnegie Museum of Natural History features a complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton and beautiful old dioramas. The art museum is open until 11pm on...

Duquesne Incline

　　This nifty funicular and its Monongahela Incline twin down the road, both built in the late 19th century, are Pittsburgh icons, zipping up the steep slope of Mt Washington every five to 10 minutes. They provide commuters a quick connection, and give visitors great city views, especially at night. 　　HistoryThe...

Andy Warhol Museum

　　This six-story museum celebrates Pittsburgh's coolest native son, Andy Warhol, who moved to NYC, got a nose job and made himself famous with pop art. One of the four Carnegie museums in the city, this holds the largest collection of Warhol's work in the world and is the largest single-artist...

Frick Art & Historical Center

　　Henry Clay Frick, of New York City's Frick Collection fame, built his steel fortune in Pittsburgh. This Frick shows a small art collection (including beautiful medieval icons), plus his cars. For more art and general splendor, join a tour (adult/child $15/8) of Clayton, the family mansion. ...

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