The Holiday Inn Pittsburgh Airport is within easy access of all Pittsburgh has to offer, from impressive museums to fun-filled amusement parks and much more.

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
In 1895, Pittsburgh industrialist Andrew Carnegie established Carnegie Institute to help people improve their lives through educational and cultural experiences. His founding ideals are now embodied in a collective of four distinctive museums - Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum.

www.carnegiemuseums.org

Carnegie Museum of Art
Carnegie Museum of Art boasts a distinguished collection of American art from the mid-19th century to the present, as well as French Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings, and late-20th century works, including film and video. Other collections of note include European and American decorative arts and prints and drawings from the late 16th century to the present.

www.cmoa.org

Carnegie Science Center
Featuring 250 hands-on exhibits, an interactive planetarium, laser shows, and a World War II submarine.

www.carnegiesciencecenter.org

Carnegie Museum of Natural History
One of the six largest natural history museums in the US, with more than 20 million specimens, objects, and artifacts. The museum contains the world's greatest collection of publicly displayed dinosaur skeletons.

www.carnegiemuseums.org

The Andy Warhol Museum
Features extensive permanent collections of art and archives on one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century. It is also a primary resource for anyone seeking insights into contemporary art and popular culture.

www.warhol.org

Benedum Center
One of Pittsburgh's major auditoriums for the performing arts, the Benedum Center is a $42-million restoration and expansion of the Stanley Theater, built in 1928 as a movie palace version of Versailles. The auditorium seats more than 2800.

www.pgharts.org/venues/benedum.cfm

The Frick Art and Historical Center
A complex of museums and historical buildings dedicated to the life and times of industrialist and art collector Henry Frick.

www.frickart.org/home

Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Features naturalistic habitats that include the Asian Forest, the African Savannah, Cheetah Valley, Bears, the Tropical Forest Complex, and the PPG Aquarium for thousands of animals, representing hundreds of diverse species. The zoo is actively involved in 19 species survival plans and exhibits 38 threatened or endangered species.

www.pittsburghzoo.com

 

Kennywood Amusement Park
Beautifully landscaped and designated as a National and State Historic Landmark, the Kennywood Amusement Park features 31 major rides, including three wooden roller coasters, The Phantom's Revenge steel coaster, the Exterminator (an indoor roller coaster), three water rides, and 14 Kiddieland rides.

www.kennywood.com

Sandcastle Water Park
Featuring an array of water slides and wave pools, the park is fun for the entire family. Slides include Thunder Run, Boardwalk Blasters, Tubers Tower, and two Cliffhangers as well as a Tad Pool for smaller children.

www.sandcastlewaterpark.com

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Features seasonal flower shows, educational classes, special exhibits, and fun events.

www.phipps.conservatory.org

Point State Park
Located at the tip of Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, this park is designated a National Historic Landmark, Point State Park has a fabulous water fountain, paved promenades along the riverfront, and overlooks dramatic views of the city, busy waterways, and impressive hillside scenery.

www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/point.asp