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Tribute To Children

4.9 (16 reviews)

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The Memorial plaque
Arlene M.

Sitting near the Ohio River shoreline in Roberto Clemente park there stands this small roundabout dedicated to the memory of the late Fred Rogers (reviewed separately) who was a PBS TV icon during the late 20th century. The Tribute actually stands in the very spot where the north end of the old Manchester bridge stood. In fact if you look across the street towards Heinz field you will see part of the facade of that bridge. The Manchester bridge was torn down years ago with the construction of the Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne bridges. A large halfmoon archway surrounds the statue of Fred Rogers and gives you spectacular city views. Inside the archway you can hear a recording of one of Fred Rogers songs. The walkway is elliptical and in the back is not only a plaque dedicating the area but signs and pictures of the late Fred Rogers and Cordelia May who out of her generosity made this attraction possible. Below the front of the Tribute is a walkway that is close to the Ohio River. The best time to experience this attraction is when there is no Steeler game going on and you don't have to deal with the crowds. On non game days (both Steelers and Pirates) metered street parking is available or you can take the light rail system over at Heinz field to ride you back into the city. For those who are both young and young at heart this attraction is a must for all who cherished the legacy of Fred Rogers and his soft spoken approach to children.

Tribute to Children in PIttsburgh
Bruce K.

Not only is there a statue of the great Mister Rogers, but there's a plaque and even a looped audio recording. Fred Rogers terrific TV show, sneakers and cardigan and all, ran from 1968 to 2003. The plaque reminds us that he won four Emmys, induction into the Television Hall of Fame, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and over 40 honorary degrees. Mister Rogers is a local native, born not far away in Latrobe and was a graduate of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He died here in Pittsburgh in 2003. When I was here there were a couple of kids trying (and failing) to skateboard on one of the arches. Not sure what that was all about.

Sitting in Fred Rogers' lap
Laura M.

As is no doubt evident from my photo, I'm a big fan of the Tribute to Children, AKA the Fred Rogers statue. This piece of public art celebrates one of Pittsburgh's best-known denizens, whose popular children's show Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood was produced at local public television station WQED and ran on public television nationwide during the 1980s and 1990s. Though Fred Rogers is sadly no longer with us, many of us who grew up watching his show remember the song "It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," which ended with "won't you be my neighbor?," a reminder that we are all, in fact, neighbors of the human race. Enough with the history lesson, though--let's get back to the statue itself. While I'm not sure exactly how tall it stands, it's large enough that fully grown adults like me can climb up and sit in its lap, meanwhile enjoying a great view of the Golden Triangle across the river. One caveat, however, is that the statue tends to heat up quite a bit during hot summer days due to its metal coating, so I recommend testing it out its temperature with a finger beforehand. Even if it's too hot for direct contact, simply standing in front of it makes for a great photo op, as well. Speaking of great photo ops, the platform on which the statue stands offers a breathtaking vista of the river confluence and downtown. As a result, it's a popular location for photos of bridal parties, who often take advantage of it during the weekend. As mentioned in another review, this platform and its stone backdrop was once part of a bridge and was nicely repurposed, similar to many other such structures in Pittsburgh. Whenever I go cycling on the North Shore trail or kayaking downstream, I enjoy taking a long glance at this statue and mentally saluting the late Fred Rogers. Occasionally, I stop to take in the view and sit in the statue's lap, taking a moment to contemplate how I can be a better neighbor to my fellow citizens.

"Won't you be my neighbor" Fred Rogers

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Museum of Illusions - Pittsburgh

Museum of Illusions - Pittsburgh

4.0
(71 reviews)
0.3 mi
Kid friendly
Discounts available

Awesome experience! We went last night and Savanna made our visit perfect and captured all the…read morelittle things helping make memories special

Very much an Instagram attraction, but also a "what you make of it" experience. You can blow…read morethrough the whole place in probably 15-20 minutes or you can spend an hour or two depending on how much time you take to interact with the various exhibits and the "games" that are in the middle of the experience. I was leaning more towards four stars but stuck with three because it IS expensive for what you actually get, the space itself is pretty tiny and it can be a bit crazy if the admission slot you purchase is sold out. I have to admit, I liked this experience more than I thought I would. Sure, it has the tourist trap instagram photo spots, but it has some degree of an educational experience that I wasn't expecting. They have signage explaining some of the illusions and the science behind them. This is what I mean when I said you can blow through our spend more time. You get more out of the experience (and will spend more time there) if you take the time to read why the various illusions work. I'm a knowledge junkie, so this was really fun for me. Your best experience will be if you follow the guidelines they have posted. Each exhibit has places marked on where to stand to get the illusion and the best spot to take the photo. I have to admit, you can get some really creative and fun ones! Although those are the ones you often have a long wait for. There is very helpful staff rotating throughout the experience. I just wish they would gently push some of the people along that seem to take FOREVER to get the "perfect" shot. I came back to the building illusion (the one where you can make it look like you are hanging off the top of a building or sitting on ledge) and ten minutes later the same two girls were still taking pictures despite there being a line behind them. Exhibits are well maintained and the staff is informative. It should just have a lower price point for what you get. Parking is street parking (good luck with that on busier days) or you can park in one of the nearby garages (which would add to your expense). There is a gift shop on the way out with a variety of items ranging from magnets and pins to shirts and games. Is it worth a visit? Sure, but try to find a coupon or buy when they have some sort of promotion to make it more affordable.

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The boys.
The boys.
Museum of Illusions - Pittsburgh
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Mattress Factory Art Museum

Mattress Factory Art Museum

3.9
(250 reviews)
0.9 mi

I have definitely learned that contemporary/modern art is just not my thing. That being said, that…read moredoesn't mean that Mattress Factory isn't worth a visit. The museum does not have its own parking lot, so you will need to find street parking. However, there seemed to be plenty of options in the area. They exhibits are spread out over various floors and areas. They have a suggested path, but you can really explore at your own pace and interest. The "famous" work is the polka dot room which is really intriguing and visually appealing. My daughter like to say "art is all about how the artist sells it and what you make of it" and this is the perfect place to put that mentality into effect. There were some pieces that I was just baffled about being "art" and there were others that while I personally didn't enjoy them, I could appreciate the time and talent that went in to creating them. If you are looking for a unique museum experience, this is definitely the place for you.

The Mattress Factory excels at site-specific imersive installation art, and their permanent…read morecollection has some origami art by some of the biggest names in installation art. The museum also hosts private events, a few of which I've attended, and they were outstanding. The staff are very welcoming. The museum gives back to the local community in a big way.

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Small wall work from Luke Stettner's State of the Sky
Small wall work from Luke Stettner's State of the Sky
Lots like junk, right?
Lots like junk, right?
This is an exhibit of trash.

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This is an exhibit of trash.
The Chocolate Bar

The Chocolate Bar

4.0
(2 reviews)
0.8 mi

Chocolate overload...I cannot wait until next year. The food, and the Entertainment was great so…read moremany options.

I wanted to love this event. Especially since my friend and I decided to get the full chocolate…read moreexperience and purchase the VIP tickets. For $75 we didn't know what to expect, but we expected our experience to be at least double what those who purchased general admission received. Not quite. When we arrived we received a wrist band that gave us access to the VIP lounge where there were supposed to be savory "heavy" appetizers. While the cheese plates were beautiful, the cheese was very standard, lots of yellow and white cubes, and the occasional wedge of brie. There were 2-3 other bite sized apps, but we were left underwhelmed. Not to worry though...we didn't come there for the apps anyway, we came for the CHOCOLATE! Well...that's when it all went awry. There were lines. Not just a few. There were lines everywhere. And they were long, and they didn't move. As we looked over the balcony we could see huge crowds in the grand lobby so we opted to get in line on the 3rd floor. After 45 minutes, we made it to the chocolate beer station and picked up one biscotti from Enrico Biscotti. While the biscotti was delicious, 45 minutes is a little crazy. We ended up passing up the chocolate beer and grabbed a toothpick with a delicious bite from Senti before making our way down to the second floor. This is when it all went from bad to worse. We waited in line for another hour. This time for a few chocolate truffles and a shot of wigle whiskey. By this time everyone around us was so equally frustrated it wasn't even fun anymore. With about 20 minutes to spare we made our way down to the grand lobby and thank goodness for Cioppinos and the Milkshake Factory!! These people were running a well oiled machine and pumping out hearty portions of flourless chocolate cake, milkshakes, and chocolate candy by the bowlful. And the line was only about 10 minutes. Several of the other stations by other restaurants were already empty by the time we made it out of the lines, so I cannot comment on what I missed...but for a $75 ticket it was a definite disappointment that I spent 75% of my time standing in line. I hope if this event continues next year they either restrict the ticket sales, or move to a different venue that can accommodate such a big crowd.

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The Chocolate Bar
The Chocolate Bar
Delicious chocolates and milkshakes from TCF

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Delicious chocolates and milkshakes from TCF

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