Top Places to visit in Pittsburgh

Top Places to visit in PittsburghBy:Travis DeaverPopulation InformationTotal population: 306,211Information provided by:http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/42/4261000.htmlHeinz FieldHeinz field is the stadium where the famous Pittsburgh Steelers and university of Pittsburgh team Pittsburgh panthers play football. This stadium was built in 1991 and was finished in late 2001. This stadium also holds about 65,500 people. The amount to attend a single game for the Steelers ranges from $85-$200 a ticket.

Address: 100 Art Rooney Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212Ticket phone number: (412) 323-1200Carnegie Science CenterThe Carnegie science center is a fun and hands on interactive museum for the whole family! The science center is located just next door to Heinz field. This science center opened its doors in 1991. This science center has four floors of hands on activities and entertainment including a tour in a WWII submarine.

Address: One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212Phone: (412) 237-3400Hours of operation: M-F 10am-5pm; S, 10am-7pm; Su, 10am-5pmPNC ParkPNC Park is the home of the Pittsburgh pirates baseball team. This stadium was rebuilt in 2001 and was renamed from three rivers stadium to PNC Park and this is also the fifth home of the Pittsburgh pirates after moving several times. This stadium is able to seat approximately 38,360 fans! PNC Park also hosts concerts for performing artists such as top country artists like Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney.

Mailing Address: PNC Park 115 Federal Street OR P.O. Box 7000 Pittsburgh, PA 15212Phone Number: (412) 321-BUCSThe Childrens MuseumThis museum is so much fun for the family especially the children! This museum is full of hands on exhibits and features traveling exhibits as well! For the month of September a main exhibit featured is the ball room. This museum also features a water room where you and the family get a chance to play in a room filled with water where you get to experience vortex, dam building, and even a magnetic water wall!

Phone Number: (412) 322-5058Address: 10 Children's Way Allegheny Square Pittsburgh, PA 15212Hours of operation: Mon-Sun: 10am5pmWebsite: www.pittsburghkids.orgPittsburgh Zoo & PPG AquariumThe Pittsburgh zoo is one of the MUST visit places while in Pittsburgh. The zoo has over 1,000 animals and 400 species including some endangered species. The Pittsburgh zoo also has overnight stays in the zoo where you get to have a sleep over in the reptile exhibit along with a night tour of the zoo. The zoo also is split into seven areas which include: African Sahara, Asian forest, kids kingdom, bears, PPG aquarium, tropical forest and waters edge!Adult$14Seniors (60+ years of age)$13Children (ages 2-13)$12Children under 24 monthsFreeParkingFreePhone number: 412-365-2534Hours: 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M

CONSOL Energy CenterIs hockey one of your favorite sports? Then the CONSOL Energy Center is the place to go! This building is the home of the famous Pittsburgh penguins. This center also hosts many events such as concerts, circuses, and even WWE events. This building seats approximately 14,500 guests for any type of events going on. This building also has a fine dining restraint located in it that accommodates about 250 guests along with private luxury suites which include four oversized party suites for additional entertainment purposes.

Phone number for general information: 412-642-1800Phone number for tickets: 800-745-3000Address: 1001 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219Website: consolenergycenter.com Andy Warhol MuseumThe Andy Warhol museum is a great place to visit if art is of one of you obsessions. This museum includes over 900 paintings, 100 sculptures, 2,000 works on paper; more than 1,000 published and unique prints; and 4,000 photographs, 2,000 paper works; and more than 1,000 published prints. This museum also includes a video exhibit to add to the collections of work!Address: 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5890Phone Number: (412) 237-8300Website: warhol.org/museum

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