Very nice exhibit within the Carnegie Science Center. The live action minuatures and scavenger…read morehunt game they have enhance the experience. Good experience for all ages.

Such an amazing feat to have accomplished here. Such meticulous work went into recreating…read morelandmarks throughout southwestern Pennsylvania, not just Pittsburgh. Along the perimeter are informational plaques that clue you into where/what you see in front of you. The one thing I enjoy most here is that they actually transition between day and night. With that you get to see just how dedicated to detail they were when creating this place. Every little house, building, and vehicle has some type of light that comes on to illuminate the small world set before you. If you have a little one with you, makes sure to make your way to the back of the room where the conductor sits. The conductor will call over your little one and ask them to blow the train whistle. Such a thrill for you to see and more of a thrill for the little one you have with you. By the time that you have completed the loop you kind of want to start all over again.

Cute library with a great kids section. I tutor here and it's been a very relaxing place to visit.read more

We love this library and the train to play on! Great kids area, closed in for containment, and…read moreawesome staff!!!

Classic Pittsburgh experience! This is definitely the better incline. Better view, cool museum at…read morethe top, and just all around a better time. The views from here cannot be beat!

This is a historic place and was right next to where we ate so it was a perfect time to check it…read moreout. It's $2.50 to go one way per person, $5 round trip. It's nothing super special per se but the price was fine to experience something historical. The only part I didn't like was the nice gentleman that let us on explained when we come back up we can pay him. No other instruction. I assumed when we reached the bottom, we just stayed on and rode back up. All of a sudden, the man at the bottom angrily yelled "let's go!! Come on!!" I felt awkward and embarrassed but like I said, I had no idea. So we actually had to get off, go inside and pay that guy (I apologized and explained we didn't know and he was cool then). Then we got back on. Check it out when you're in the area. Cash only to ride.

Tressa taught the Space Explorers workshop and our grandchildren were captivated. She even spent…read more10 minutes after the class discussing the solar system. Highly recommend! We were disappointed that the sports complex was closed, even though they are preparing for a new exhibit.

Overall my family enjoyed the museum. We had a reciprocal pass and would have been disappointed if…read morewe paid full price. We arrived to the museums shortly before opening and parked in the closest lot. We received a map that was helpful to navigate since the museum is on multiple floors. Our first stop was the submarine and we were able to get the next tour. It's not really a tour but a time to access the sub and read the signs. The kids didn't really spend much time reading and rather quickly walked through. They have multiple levels of exhibits but not as much as I would expect for the size. Some of the highlights included the sports area, train display, earthquake simulator. They have several shows but the timing only worked out so we could do one. You can pay for add ons for the laser show, movies and makers label but for a family that can add up quick. We planned to have lunch there since the food menu looked like it would please our family. When it came time to eat lunch we were surprised that only a partial menu was available. Fun to check out once but not something I would do again.

Alpine will put you in the swim of the season. They do what they say they will do in a timely and…read moreprofessional manner.

First off the inside sales people are very helpful.Their prices are a little higher than the…read moreinternet stores but the real problem here is the service department and not all the workers just one in particular who took our money and kept it without turning it over to the store. Don't know how they did it I just know we got a $1400 circuit board put in and me being the honest guy that I am told them they could just mail the rec out to us.Bad move on my part cause according to them it was never replaced by them and they have no record of them putting one in.Well there is much more that happened and I just wanted everyone to know about them

Awesome store I've known Eric for over 20 years. Very nice service and very knowledgeable. He's…read moredefinitely a professional at his business. Anyone collecting comics or gaming supplies I recommend this place. If you're ever in downtown Pittsburgh stop by and say hi and say JK sent you.

Note: CASH ONLY! For now, anyway…read more The Bill & Walts Downtown store of yesteryear was certainly superior to this incarnation. Granted they apparently haven't been open long and have some definite bugs that need to be smoked out if they want to rival Eide's, New Dimension Comics, or Phantom of the Attic. The old B&W store never topped Eide's Entertainment in terms of comics, but they at least had a respectable, if not vast inventory, not to mention model rockets, trains, and related items on the ground floor (comics and games were in the basement). This latest version of the long-running shop is merely two unkempt, poorly lit rooms featuring nothing but comics and gaming merchandise. Their comics selection is limited to new releases and older issues that go back no further in time than the 1980's. Also, the back issues I did see were packed way too tightly into the dirty, worn longboxes, had no backing boards in them, were in dusty, moldy polybags, and were low-grade condition-wise. None of the issues I saw were high-demand or premium either. Nor were they graded. New comics and recent back issues were stacked in baskets that lined the walls, meaning you had to awkardly lift them out one-by-one to see which issues were underneath the ones you didn't want. One plus about the new B&W is that they run specials on recent back issues that can get you 50 comics for $30 in a bagged set. New Dimension does this, and I wish Eide's and Phantom's would follow suit. Unfortunately, you can't open the bags to see all the issues that are in the sets, and there's nothing telling you what all you're getting (ND will list what's in each set on the pricetag). I'm hoping B&W improves since we could always use another comics shop in Pittsburgh, particularly Downtown, but based on my experience, I have a feeling they aren't long for this city. When the gentleman minding the store was too busy phoning a friend to answer a question I had, it left me with little desire to return. P.S. Kay found a bushel of Hellraiser comics that she wanted to purchase at a bargain of a price, but being that B&W only accepts cash, she had to put them down and buy them elsewhere (Eide's!). Way to lose out on some commerce, guys.

How can you not love a historic incline ride? The…read moreMonongahela Incline is more the "commuter" incline than the Dusquesne Incline down the street. It isn't quite as ornate (and doesn't have a museum at the top), but the ride and views are just as spectacular. It is $2.50 one way or $3.50 for a round trip ticket. Lower prices for seniors and children. You can pay using cash, a card or a Port Authority Connect Card. If you have exact change, you don't need to worry about getting a ticket at the machine. Which is helpful when the lines get busy during busier summer months. It can get busy, but the lines seem to not be as bad as they are at the other incline. Definitely take the time to ride the incline!

I've used both the Duquesne and Mon inclines many, many times in my life…read more When friends and family would come to visit, I would take them on both. When I needed to get back and forth from Mt. Washington, it was always the Mon. This incline takes you right into the Mount where you will find all the local flavor (bars, restaurants, etc.). People often confuse the two. Best way to describe is that the Mon is for everyday needs and it doesn't have a museum entrance/exit like the Duquesne incline. Either way, I think everyone needs to ride them both at least once for the experience. A rare and unique form of public transportation that is still as functional and important today as when they were first constructed.

It's hard to sneer at a train station that offers free parking for commuters into the city. There…read moreare only 230 spaces and one of them has my Sprinter van today so that I can go into downtown for sightseeing. The station is handicapped accessible with ramps and highly readable signage indicating where we are and the next train to arrive. At 7:00 am, the platform was busy with commuters but there were plenty of seats on board the train. And because it is a junction where the Red and Blue and Silver lines stop, there are going to be multiple trains. I had a question for a staff person and so it was great that a very nice lady was working today. Why does the PRT app indicate "Not valid for rail"? Well, that's because the bar code can't be validated on the trains but she has the "validator" app and that's now all set. Washington Junction is indeed a junction where lines from Pittsburgh to Washington PA met up with lines from Roscoe PA. Note that you are only allowed to park in designated spaces. Anywhere else and your car might not be here when you return. Food and drink are not permitted on the train and if you're listening to something, you should be using earphones. [Review 20355 overall - 614 in Pennsylvania - 1333 of 2023.]

Popped in last minute on my birthday. My previous pair are embarrassingly old, and I didn't…read moreappreciate that enough until they fit my new set - felt like bouncing on clouds!! The thing about the services at this shop, the technology to view your feet and gait allows the reps to find highly specified shoes and inserts for you. Inserts can be a game changer in your existing shoes as well. The socks here are top notch, wash and air dry, they last forever. Sign up for emails for deals and a birthday discount- this will be an at least annual trip going forward. Your feet hold your whole body, all your joints and back - invest in the right equipment for your future health

A friend recommended that I visit a Fleet Feet store to get properly fitted for walking shoes. I…read moredidn't expect to find out that not only had I been wearing the wrong type of shoe for my foot and the way I walk, but I had been wearing a half-size too small! I loved that the scan of my foot and my walking gait was emailed to me to take a closer look for future reference and I like that they took the time to give me options -- I tried on 7-8 shoes before I picked the Brooks Glycerins, which are some of the most comfortable shoes I've owned. I will 100% go back here to be fitted for my next pair.

Recently had the absolute pleasure of visiting Acrisure Stadium during the NFL Draft, and what an…read moreunforgettable experience. Being inside the stadium where so many big moments happen was already special, but getting to watch the draft from there made it next level. This was my first time inside, and while I still need to come back for a Pittsburgh Steelers game someday, this was an incredible introduction. We were able to sit directly on the field, which felt surreal. Kicking back in the end zone with a local beer in hand while the picks rolled in was one of the coolest sports experiences I've ever had. They also had a Topps trading card tent on the field, and my brother-in-law and I couldn't pass up the chance to rip packs right there on the turf. The stadium itself is beautiful, the atmosphere was electric, and the whole place was packed with energy once the picks started coming in. Decked out in black and yellow, I felt like an honorary yinzer for the day. Truly a bucket-list moment and a memory I'll never forget. If you ever get the chance to experience an event here, take it. Absolute blast.

Stadium Tour: Incredibly well organized and worth the nominal fee charged for this privileged…read moreexperience. Ran on time, used all 90 minutes promised, received so much history and learned about the NFL's growth in technology too. Amazing to be in the locker rooms and being able to walk on the field; Steelers Nation's hallowed ground. Jim was a phenomenal, passionate, patient tour host who had the perfect balance of knowledge, humor and the ability to keep all age groups/physical capabilities engaged. Without exaggeration, it was perfect!