Duquesne Incline
For those in search of the perfect view of Pittsburgh‘s three rivers, hop a board this incline car at W. Carson St. and ride it up Mount Washington to Grandview Avenue. The Upper Station houses a museum of Pittsburgh's history
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- Miscellaneous Fun
- Museum
Paddle the Allegheny River
Pittsburgh's riverfront location means active travelers have water options. Venture Outdoors, a non-profit dedicated to promoting the region's recreational opportunities, organizes all sorts of activities with Kayaking being one of them. Others include SUP, canoeing, and fishing!
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- Boat Rental
- Fishing
- Hiking, Mt. Biking, Cycling, Snowshoeing
- Kayaking
Pittsburgh Pirates/PNC Park
A hop, skip, and jump from downtown Pittsburgh, PNC Park is an easy walk from many of our recommended hotels. Steeler Sunday home games are a tough ticket at Heinz Field, but Pirate contests from April through September at PNC Park are an easy buy.
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- Professional Sports Team
Sandcastle Water Park
If you have the kids in tow, or just feel like being a kid again, and it's a warm day in Pittsburgh, consider hitting the wave pool and super slides at Sandcastle waterpark--about 30 minutes from downtown. Click through to their website for details on rates, attractions, hours and more. This is
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- Outdoor park
Venture Outdoors
Venture Outdoors is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the region's recreational opportunities. Their website offers a wealth of information on outdoor activities. Most, however, are for beginners.
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- Group Bike Rides
Whitewater Rafting in Ohiopyle
A large number of rapids and rivers run through this part of the country and rafting through their rapids is an exhilarating experience for young and old. We've linked to this one particular guide company--Laurel Highlands--but others offer white water services as well. Click through to their w
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- White Water Rafting