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Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Panthers and many outdoor concerts.

Take in panoramic views of Downtown Pittsburgh and the Ohio River from Mt. Washington.

Pavilion at Starlake is an outdoor amphitheater for live events.

Is it the setting? Or the selection? Or maybe it's the skyline? Whatever it is, Station Square's 52-acre riverfront complex thrives with over 1.2 miles of the city's most unique dining, entertainment and boutique shopping. It reigns as Pittsburgh's premiere destination to dine, unwind, shop, and play: always offering something new and fun to do for everyone. Do not forget to take a river tour of Pittsburgh on the Gateway Clipper Fleet of boats.

As a leading entertainment venue, PPG Paints Arena is the regional epicenter for athletic events, concerts, and family shows in Western Pennsylvania. Hosting more than 150 events per year, PPG Paints Arena’s state-of-the-art design attracts national collegiate tournaments, including the first and second rounds of the 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, and is home to the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Cathedral of Learning, a Pittsburgh landmark is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, it is the centerpiece of the University of Pittsburgh's main campus in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Standing at 535 feet (>163 m), the 42-story Late Gothic Revival Cathedral is the tallest educational building in the Western hemisphere and the second tallest university building (fourth tallest educationally-purposed building) in the world.

Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university located on a bluff above downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne is the largest and most comprehensive Catholic University in Pennsylvania, and the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is home to thousands of animals representing more than four hundred species, including 22 threatened or endangered species. Click on Look Up an Animal to find out more about your favorite Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium residents. Find out where penguins live, what a Komodo dragon likes to eat, or how the spectacled bear got its name. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

The most complete collection of Andy Warhol Paintings and Memorabilia.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History is a place of adventure, discovery and education that welcomes everyone to enjoy the wonders of its collections and exhibitions. Founded in 1895 the museum has maintained an international reputation for its research and discovery that create a understanding of the history of the earth and its inhabitants. Today, the museum is ranked among the top five natural history museums in the country and features 20 Halls including the blockbuster Dinosaurs in Their Time.

Recipient of the 2003 National Award for Museum Service, Carnegie Science Center inspires and entertains by connecting science and technology with everyday life. In addition to providing valuable scientific experiences, Carnegie Science Center engages in outreach programs that serve Pittsburgh's diverse community. The Science Center is located on Pittsburgh's North Shore along the banks of the Ohio River and is accessible to persons with disabilities.