Family Fun

Brothers, sisters, moms and dads, get ready for an adventure of a life time here in western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh attractions and museums are sure to knock your socks off! Pittsburgh and Its Countryside offer a world-class zoo and aquarium, historic Kennywood amusement park, hands-on learning at the Children's Museum and Carnegie Science Center, and so much more! Pittsburgh is a family destination that all members are sure to enjoy!

• Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

  You’ll be WOWED when you see huge sand tiger sharks and polar bears swimming overhead as you walk through underwater tunnels at the new Water’s Edge exhibit. Parents magazine calls the Pittsburgh Zoo the 4th best zoo in the country for kids! Come see why!

• Carnegie Science Center

  The perfect place for visitors of all ages, with hundreds of hands-on exhibits and roboworld™, where you can discover the robots around us every day. Also features Highmark SportsWorks®, the Rangos Omnimax Theater, a hi-def, digital planetarium, the Miniature Railroad + Village, a Cold War-era submarine, the River View Cafe, and the XPLOR Store.

• Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

  The museum continues to delight and inspire children of all ages (and groups of all sizes), providing four times more space to learn, play and create amidst "Real Stuff" exhibits that include the Studio, Attic, Backyard, Garage, Workshop, Nursery, Theater and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

• Kennywood Park

  Minutes from Downtown, Kennywood Park is Pittsburgh's most-loved historic amusement park. But don't let the history fool you! World-class roller coasters, plenty of thrilling rides, games, food and exciting live shows make a visit to Kennywood a summer-time must.

• Gateway Clipper Fleet

  Pittsburgh's number one attraction for family fun! Come aboard – there's fun for all ages on a variety of cruises, including the Good Ship Lollipop, the Kid's Showtime Cruise and the Sunday Ice Cream Social.

• The National Aviary

  Get nose to beak with a flamingo. Talk to a parrot and stroll through a 200,000 cubic-foot indoor rainforest! Home to more than 600 exotic and endangered birds in natural habitats, the National Aviary is the perfect destination for all ages. Explore Penguin Point, a 2,300-square-foot exhibit offering 360-degree views of African Penguins as they swim and dive. Stay tuned for the completion of the new Flight Zone™ Theater in 2010!

• The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

  Take a ride into the past aboard vintage streetcars. Featuring the original New Orleans "Streetcar Named Desire," a four-mile scenic trolley ride, guided tour of the trolley barns, film, exhibits, museum store and picnic area.

• Pittsburgh International Children's Festival

  May 12-16, 2010

  Now in its 24th year, the Pittsburgh International Children's Festival takes place in Oakland, on the lawns of the University of Pittsburgh campus and Schenley Plaza. Performances are featured at the Charity Randall Theater, Bellefield Theater and Studio Theater on the University of Pittsburgh campus and Synod Hall, adjacent to St. Paul's Cathedral. The Festival grounds, free to the public, will complement the featured performances with hands-on cultural and educational activities, roving artists, booths and exhibitors.