I am a yinzer through and through and cherish all the history that is Pittsburgh…read more Carrie Furnaces are no different. The tours are incredible and you learn so much. I come from a long line of steelworkers and thought I pretty much knew all there was to know. That was, until the tour. The tour guide was extremely informative. Most of the folks working (volunteering) at Carrie have some connection to the steel industry. In addition to the tour, I have had the privilege of attending events there as well. Yep, they rent out the space. Everything was well put together at the events and having the furances as backdrop took it to the next level. As far as the tours go, I feel so strongly that Pittsburgh natives and tourists alike take one. It's really incredible to learn how much of the country was built because of Carrie.

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Keith! He had to do much first hand knowledge of the facility,…read morehaving worked there himself when he graduated the army. The tour lasted about 2.5 hours and was mostly outside in direct sunlight. There were a few opportunities for shade, but not many. If you come on a hot day, plan to arrive hydrated and grab a complimentary water bottle from the check in desk. You'll need it. Parking is plentiful, the history is intriguing, and the art scattered about the property is thoughtful and engaging. If you're lucky, you'll spot some wildlife who inhabit the surrounding area.

I never noticed the building before. Inside looks like it was recently painted. The displays are…read morenice and explain the battle. There is a a movie that loops which which explains George Washington's involvement in the campaign. If you want to learn about history, stop in and visit this hidden gem.

If you are a fan of history, and more specifically, of the French & Indian War, then this museum /…read morehistory center is excellent. There is an overview of the entire war and events leading up to the war, but the main concentration here is on one specific event during the war, The Battle of the Monongahela (also known as the Battle of Braddock's Field) which took place on July 9th, 1755, at the beginning of the French and Indian War (in what is now Braddock, Pennsylvania, where this museum is located). They have lots of informational signs, lots of paintings, replica uniforms, and weapons, plus some actual relics from the war on site. There is a tour guide to explain things, and they also have a video room where you can see a 15 minute documentary of George Washington, who was present at this battle. Great place for history buffs ... Cheers!

My sister in law booked tour stop tickets for us to do the tour. We were excited because it would…read morelimit the collective driving and parking issues at various stops. Everything is ridiculously vague. The pick up location indicated one area outside the Fairmont Hotel, but there was no signage and a very helpful valet pointed us to the pickup location. We were in place over 10 min early with one person still monitoring the other designated stop just in case, but that didn't mean anything because the "pickup times are approximate." We waited about 25 minutes and figured that the bus running over 15 minutes late seemed a bit extreme, so my SIL called the company. Apparently the bus came and left from who knows where and we never even saw it despite being able to see clearly down five different streets. Our next option was to wait over an hour for the next bus, but the person on the phone couldn't provide the exact bus pick up location, which made waiting pointless if the bus was not going to be at the advertised location. We ended up sightseeing on our own.

We had a good time with the hop on, hop off tour. It really did bring us around the city, and we…read morehad time to enjoy our stops before being picked up again. Our first tour guide did a great job letting us know what had been filmed in certain areas, but not so well with telling us what someone might see or experience at different spots. Our second guide, Ren, did a great job with that. I wish she had talked about the giant art fair that had been going on through town though. (Although, maybe she did when we weren't on the bus?) We didn't have any issues with pick up or drop off. We got to see the Duquesne Incline, Randyland and The Warhol Museum. At one point we did stop at the tour companies headquarters - I would advise you not to make the same mistake I did and get sunscreen.

Pump House has been around since 1891and in 1892 the violent Battle of Homestead took place on the…read moregrounds here. Lots more historic information that you can actually learn about through the exhibits on hand. A timeline walks you through it all. I've been several times just on walks as it's a trailhead for the GAP (Great Allegheny Passage). They hold events here as well. I've seen weddings take place on the property. It's not lost on me that it, along with the entire former steel mill area has become a larges shopping complex (well it's been like that for years now). It's a really neat place to visit. Great historical value for locals and tourists alike.

A cool historical site. A good meeting spot to park your car and ride or walk the Steel Valley…read moreTrail at the entrance to The Waterfront. Clean and well kept. Scenic trail along the Monongahela River. A good time to take in history and nature. Enjoyable time.

This is a really cool park near Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Target around Upper St. Clair that I…read morelike to stop at whenever I'm in the area. The trail is great for beginners or if you just want a quick jog. There are several benches you can sit down on along the way, plus a tree stump in the woodsy part that you can also sit on to rest. It's a very well maintained trail that smells like freshly cut wood chips, and has a nice variety of terrain. I didn't see any dog poop (it's a no-dog park) and no litter at all, which the multiple trash cans around the loop definitely help with. While a good portion of the trail has the wood chips, some areas could use a bit more. After rain, a few spots can get muddy and it can get a little marshy in the grassy part where there is no trail. The outer loop is about 1.2 miles, and there are several spots where the trail branches off. There's a more "woody" section and a more "grassland" section, which keeps it interesting. It's also not hard to find parking at the church across the street. There's a lot of birds chirping and tons of squirrels and bunnies, and every once in a while you'll spot deer. Inside the barn fence there are lambs and sometimes horses, which is a nice touch. Also kind of cool is that there are wild chive plants around this trail which is common in the Pittsburgh area, and you'll find some growing in the park if you know what to look for.

This place is incredible. We stopped today for their Community Open House event, and even though I…read morehave been here in the past, it is always nice getting to see it again. The old house, and farm are really special, and I am so glad that the Upper St. Clair Historical Society maintains these buildings and property so we can occasionally get to visit and see how things used to be. Today they had all kinds of activities going on, from hayrides, petting zoo, sheep shearing, cow milking, yarn spinning, beekeeping, and of course tours of the historic house, barn and outbuildings, all of which are like a museum. This place was well worth the price of admission . . . FREE, but the suggested donation was $5 per person.

I had Ken for a Best of the Burgh tour. He was absolutely excellent. Ken was probably the first…read morefriendly person that my spouse and I encountered in Pittsburgh, fortunately. He almost saved our trip. His patience, clearly genuine enthusiasm for the rich history of the city, and his dedication to his craft were evident in the way he spoke. After doing a bus tour the day before with the The Pittsburgh Tour Company, where, while helpful, everything felt a little scripted and robotic, this walking tour on such a nice day helped turn around what was becoming a pretty disappointing vacation. I really appreciate this company and the people it hires, and would definitely recommend any tour they offer.

On 6/11 my mom and I went on the Black And Ghost Tour lead by Alan. He was a great guide and story…read moreteller. He had a wealth of information about Pittsburgh, and he made it fun to learn.

I have been here twice AND have interacted with Velda and Mr. Arm outside of their tour. I just…read morelove these people and the wacky maximalism they're living in. Velda is a superb tour guide. Be sure to give them a donation (suggested $20 for the hour) or alcohol or some weird oddity if you go! They have events like movie nights that I would love to attend. Many great dead things are waiting to meet you at the Trundle Manor. Parking on the street!

This was the coolest place ever. We had a group of eight people and came hear to see all the…read moreoddities. If you are into Steam Punk, this is a definite must go. All they ask for is a donation of liquor or cash contribution-$20. If you are with a large group, I would suggest doubling the contribution, since it is really such a cool experience and I love supporting local artists. Everyone in our group were in awe of all the taxidermy and the creativity of the house. The tour is private and the couple who owns Trundle Manor limits the tour to eight people maximum. Can't really explain it, except something like the Adams Family meets Steam Punk. Great experience and thank you Velda for allowing us to your your home and giving us the narration.

This is a Pittsburgh treasure. It's a cultural center for the Bulgarian and Macedonian communities,…read morebit they also rent the hall for all kinds of dances. In particular, I've gone to many Cajun dances here, but also English Country Dancing. The people that rent the hall are very welcoming and offer reasonable prices. There's a small bar where you can tap beer, or just serve ice water. The floor is wonderful, and there's a small stage for musical performances. Down in the basement are glass cabinets with cultural artifacts, such as musical instruments, pottery and traditional dress. The bathrooms are modernized and we'll kept. I enjoy attending events here. There's a parking lot on the left side of the building.

Ah, Pittsburgh. My hometown. How I love thee. It's been said…read morewe're the Steel City, the City of Bridges, and more. All true. Pittsburgh has gone from a gritty steel town to a foodie/tech/medical town, rivaling any large city. With those changes, the one thing that stands constant are our bridges and tunnels (made of steel) like the Fort Pitt Tunnels or the Fort Duquesne Bridge. When a city is built around three rivers, you need the bridges and tunnels to get about. The infrastructure was at one time considered state of the art. In fact, some of the first suspension bridges hail from this fine city.

Under construction. That's the sign you practically see everywhere when it comes to some of…read morePittsburgh's bridges and tunnels. Unfortunately they schedule them sometime that it interferes with a major or holiday weekend and further complicates traffic. So let me start by telling you where this check in is located. It is near the entrance of the Squirrel Hill tunnel. Nearby the Greenfield bridge has been demolished and they are in the process of building a new one. Also adding to the construction list is the Liberty Bridge as well as the Birmingham bridge. Sometimes the bridge or tunnel itself is not under construction by the approaches to it are. Case in point. The Fort Pitt bridge. The Parkway West leading to and from it has had numerous outbound and inbound closures. Although most of these closures occur during evenings and weekends still it makes it hard to find suitable detours without waiting hours to get where you are going. The same is happening as you exit the West End bridge if you want to head to the North Hills. Now they have reopened part of the exit ramp but you need to be able to zoom to merge with the traffic coming in from I 65. On a positive note they did bore a tunnel through the West End circle making it a straight shot from the bridge to get onto Route 51. The bridges and tunnels are unique in their own way. The three bridges headed to the North Side offer great views of the ballparks. Keep in mind however, that if the Pirates have a home game they close the Roberto Clemente bridge for pedestrian access only. Pittsburgh does have a lot of fine bridges and tunnels but it will be nicer to see those horrid orange signs disappear.

This is a very unique organization and establishment. As a migrant from Brazil, we feel right at…read morehome with the staff, the bookstore, restaurant and stage. The programs are very unique and yesterday we were able to catch Brazilian music being presented in such a rich delicate style. There might have been 30 to 40 Brazilians in the house and we were so fortunate to have this venue to welcome us in such a warm and artistic way. I encourage everyone reading this review to check their program and have a seat at the restaurant or at the bar to enjoy one of the most diverse venues in Pittsburgh! Cheers and may Pittsburgh's City of Asylum remain a remain vibrant and fun establishment for all people

Super cool bookstore! We found lots of books on poetry, philosophy, and more- plus a nice little…read moreused book section in the back that's fun to explore. Make sure to check out books by the authors sponsored by the bookstore. Such a great contribution to the world of ideas. We weren't there when they were serving food or when there were musical performances, but it looks like a very good space. Anyway, good vibes, good books... what else could you ask for?