Pittsburgh
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Whether you like opera or alternative music, ballet or football, concerts or museums, Pittsburgh has something for you.

Museums and Galleries

Near downtown is the cultural district, a six-block area containing the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Heinz Hall and the Byham Theater. These are the heart of the culture in Pittsburgh.

For those who prefer to view the Masters, the Carnegie Museum of Art is a must. The museum balances impressionism and cubism with modern art and photography exhibits. On the other side of the building, the Museum of Natural History enthralls visitors with exhibits on Native Americans and ancient Egypt. But the favorite exhibit is the Dinosaur Hall. One of America's first teams of paleontologists was sent in search of fossils and dinosaur bones. They brought back a skeleton, which they named Diplodocus Carnegie in honor of the museum's founder, Andrew Carnegie.

If you like to learn while you have fun, be sure to visit the Carnegie Science Center on the North Side. In addition to a variety of exhibits and interactive stations for kids, the museum has an Omnimax Theater, which thrills visitors with its huge screen and breathtaking films.

Parks

Schenley Park is the site of many summertime concerts and events, while the pool and baseball field at Riverview Park attract many locals. Hikers spend long hours exploring Highland Park, and the Allegheny County Parks attract fisherman, boaters and golfers. The many species of plants and flowers at Phipps Garden Center, as well as the restaurant, pull in many visitors and locals alike.

Festivals

Pittsburgh is also home to many great festivals. The Pittsburgh Irish Festival, the Pittsburgh Ukrainian Festival and the Pittsburgh Blues Festival are among the most popular. The Slippery Rock VillageFest and the Mountain Craft Days attract hundreds of families each year with their fun, artistic variety of entertainment. Applejamm celebrates the fruit with live music, crafts, and of course, plenty of candy apples. The Allegheny County Fair & Exposition is a summertime ritual for locals, while the city-widePittsburgh New Works Festival celebrates theater through the talent of local acting troupes.

Sports

Also on the North Side, two new stadiums dominate the north side of the Allegheny River. Pittsburgh may no longer be the City of Champions (as it was known in the 1970s), but Pittsburghers still love their sports teams. Every Steelers game is sold out and devoted fans continue to support the ailing Pirates, especially on nights featuring fireworks after the game. Across town, the National Hockey League Pittsburgh Penguins take the ice at SMG/Mellon Arena.