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Things To Do In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is a fun-filled family destination with so much to do you'll have to stay the entire weekend…and maybe even come back for more!

Toonseum
945 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The mission of the ToonSeum is to celebrate the art of cartooning. Our goal is to promote a deeper appreciation of the cartoonists and their work through hands-on workshops, community outreach, cartoon-oriented educational programming, and exhibitions of original cartoon art.

Info: Adults/Children 13+ $5.00, Children over 6 are $1.00, Children 5 and under are free! Call for pricing on groups and field trips.

Hours: Monday & Tuesday - Closed, Wednesday & Thursday 10am-3pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3pm.

Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Age: Tdlr./Pre-Schl. (1-5), Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)

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Air Heritage Museum and Aircraft
35 Piper Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-2820

The Air Heritage Museum actively recovers and restores the amazing airplanes of the past. You and your children can see the planes, primarily rare aircraft of World War II, as technicians are rebuilding them in a 120 square-foot hangar at the Beaver County Airport. Witness this display of historic technology and celebration of a special kind of heroism, housed in a "working museum." Take the trip and live the history.

Info: Free
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm by appointment only
Age: Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)

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Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 237-8300

The Warhol Museum is one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. It is a tribute to Warhol and a full-on exploration of his influence on 20th-century art. Besides the exhibits and archives, The Warhol also offers wonderful opportunities for your children , like RUST, the Radical Urban Silkscreen Team. It's home to Youth Publications, which hires and trains student assistants to create a new magazine, much like Warhol's Interview. It is also a particularly welcoming environment for any young LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, BiSexual, Transgender) youth. The Warhol is worth a long visit to see all it has to offer, and it may become an important part of your young artist's creative life.

Info: Adults $15, senior citizens 55+ $9, students with valid ID and children 3 to 18 $8, members free, Fridays 5pm to 10pm half-price
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm, Friday 10am to 10pm, Monday closed
Age: Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)

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Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
614 Dorseyville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-6100

You and your children can get back to nature, and learn something along the way. On this Reserve there are more than five miles of trails in 134 acres of sanctuary, filled with native plants, animals, and birds.The Audubon Center for Native Plants is here, as well as programs, classrooms, a library, and an auditorium. It's become a community center that focuses on the use and preservation of native plants. It's a wonderful place to celebrate and explore the botanical world, at any age.

Info: Free
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm, closed Mondays
Age: Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)

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Boyce Park Ski Area
675 Old Frankstown Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-4656

Boyce Park is a wonderful place to visit, but the ski area deserves special attention. It offers a fun and surprisingly inexpensive way to spend an afternoon schussing on the mogols. With nine runs, mostly for beginners, it's a perfect option when you or your children are just getting started as skiers or when you don't have much time.

Info: Monday to Thursday: Adult $9, senior citizen $6, junior/youth $7, child $4; Friday to Sunday: Adult $13, senior citizen $10, junior/youth $11, child $4; other fees vary
Hours: Mid-December to Mid-March: Monday to Thursday 3:30pm to 10pm, Friday 3:30pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4:30pm and 5pm to 10:30pm
Age: Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)

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Boyce Park
675 Old Frankstown Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 327-0338

Boyce Park is one of Pittsburgh's best recreation areas for snowboarding, skiing, basketball, and baseball. Want more? There's an archery range, a model airplane field, and a log house to visit. And even though it offers a lot to do for sports fans, it's also a perfect place for beginners and weekend warriors, maybe the right spot for you and your children.

Info: Varies with attraction
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm
Age: Tdlr./Pre-Schl. (1-5), Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)

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Brew House Associates
2100 Mary Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 381-7767

The Brew House, a former brewery, is a center for working artists in Pittsburgh, offering galleries, work spaces, and The Performance Garage. Set aside the fourth Saturday of any month for Barely Brunch, when people of all ages come together to make a little art, share a snack, and have some great conversation. The Brew House is a great place to explore any day, but the Brunch could be a special occasion for older artistic children in the family. Call or visit the website for details.

Info: Free
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 6pm to 9pm, Saturday 12pm to 6pm, closed July and August
Age: Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)

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Burgh Bits 'n Bites Food Tour
1711 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 901-7150

The Strip District is filled with grand little shops and sights, and here's a cool way for you and your children to enjoy it all: the Burgh Bits 'n Bites Food Tour. The tour is a walking (and tasting) excursion that visits six food stops, including an on-site bread bakery, a European cheese shop, a pastry shop right out of Northern Italy, a biscotti bakery, and a sandwich and pizza place. Bring your walking shoes and your yen for good food. You'll be eating on the run — or the walk — and loving every minute of it!

Info: Strip District Market Tour $32, Little Italy Tour in Bloomfield $32, TGIF Tour with Wine Tasting $42
Hours: Thursday and Friday 10am to 12pm