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.

We had a blast doing the Bikes & Brews Tour with Dan and Diane experiencing some great tastings and…read morelearning pieces of Pittsburgh history.

Sarah, our tour guide, was great. The experience was paced, fun, & interesting. So glad I did this!read more

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.

I had a fantastic time on Cruisin Tikis! I had booked this…read moreonline as a birthday present to myself. It was super easy and they provided a very detailed description of where and when to meet. We chose the station square location. We arrived 15 min early and were able to board. The weather was absolutely perfect. You could either sit or move about the tiki boat. There was actually more space than I thought there would be. Its also BYOB and food. We had packed a cooler of drinks and snacks. Our 2 hours on the boat was fantastic and I would love to do this again! Highly recommend!

Great time on the tiki boat cruise for my sisters birthday!…read moreThis was such a relaxing evening. You can bring your own drinks and food/snacks. The city in the background was great to look at. I recommend doing a tiki cruise if you get the fhan

Not only the offices of Rivers of Steel, but a museum and gift shop. The current exhibit focuses on…read morehistoric panoramic photography. This is a great organization that leads tours of the Carrie Furnace, the 3 Rivers, as well as some other interesting places around Western Pennsylvania. Parking is behind the building.

We visited this the same day we toured Rivers of Steel Carrie Blast Furnace. This historic…read morebuilding hosts the Visitors' Center for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area and offers exhibits on the region's industrial and cultural heritage. Another fascinating place to learn more about the Homestead Steel Strike of 1892 (which we all learned about in school, although we may have forgotten most of it!), an important event in the history of steel and of labor relations in our country. Unlike the blast furnace tour, this museum is inside, and is self-guided. When we were there, the third floor had a most interesting art exhibit, unrelated to the steel industry. Employees were more than helpful in answering questions; their enthusiasm for the museum was evident!

Outstanding 90-minute tour experience. Well worth the time to learn about Pittsburgh from many…read moreaspects as a first time visitor. Brian, our guide, was outstanding. Dan, our driver, was great. Well worth the fee! Comfortable and informative ride.

We hired Molly's Trolleys for our daughter's wedding. Almost everyone attending the wedding…read moretraveled to Pittsburgh, including our daughter, and we were all spread out between 3 different hotels throughout Pittsburgh. I gave Molly's Trolleys a timeline of who needed to go where and when, and they gave me a schedule. It was so easy. I was so worried that it was TOO easy, but everything ran so smoothly. Our drivers, John and Rick, were amazing and kept in touch with me every step of the way, which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Molly's Trolleys. They were the highlight of the wedding.

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.

Riding the GAP from the Deal Trailhead to Frostburg and ending in Cumberland was mostly, a great…read moreexperience. The views are spectacular, rolling hills and so many colors of green and blue were breathtaking. Mile 9 was NOT our favorite mile. There is trail maintenance happening and that's a GOOD thing, but...the gravel is thick in many areas so riding the bike was sketchy at best. Thankfully it wasn't much more than that mile. I loved the train track right next to the trail and my prayers were answered when, lo and behold, a train appeared! It was stopped so as to clear a fallen tree but once removed (minutes) they were on their way. The train was filled with people who were happy to see bikers on the trail as we were happy to see, and wave at them. Great trail.

The Owner Hutch, A.K.A. "Jesus" (its the hair) is an absolute hoot, and a great business owner. We…read morecalled from the road in Frostburg, worried we would waste much of our next planned cycling day on the GAP. He said come on over, stayed open past time on Thursday 2 SEP to help two random out of town bicyclists. He not only helped but let me in the sacred space in the shop and showed me how to deal with the wheel on my Cannondale Topstone...I was afraid of the disc brakes [had tube, levers and pump], but had not practised removing a wheel or bothered to watch a YouTube video. I had spent 32 glorious miles on the GAP with my wonderful spouse...last 2 walked in cleats! Painful lesson on preparing ahead of time...so embarressed and me a boy scout and Army Vet. Thank you Hutch for your service in our brother USAF! Blessings always. I am sure this would be our go-to place if we lived anywhere within an hour...would be totally worth the drive.

Enjoyable evening aboard the Pittsburgh Party Boat. Beautiful city ending with surprise fireworks.read more

Such a great time! Spent the day celebrating my graduation from grad school and we enjoyed every…read moreminute of it. Highly recommend. I'll definitely be back.

Steel City Beer Tours is the perfect event for visitors and locals alike. My friend and I are…read morePittsburgh natives and we enjoyed the tour just as much as the other members who were all from out of town (for the Steelers game)! We visited Coach, East End, and Hitchhiker all of which were new breweries for me. Each place was fun, welcoming, and had great brews on tap! Shane was a great tour guide explaining the brewing process and the Pittsburgh beer scene. I loved being able to try 3 different beers at each place. 10/10 definitely would recommend this tour!

This tour was amazing!! The guide was really cool!! Lots of beer and very knowledgeable about the…read morebeer scene in Pittsburgh!! Definitely recommend!!!