Insider’s Guide: Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Marvel at the breathtaking displays of horticulture and art at Phipps Conservatory!
Fill your summer itinerary with outdoor fun and world-class arts & cultural events
When you hear about Pittsburgh, your first thoughts might include our industrial heritage or winning sports teams. But what you don't know about Pittsburgh will surprise you!
Upon arrival, most visitors are amazed at just how green the city is. And we've worked hard for you to notice that, adding trails, planting red buds, transforming parks and making sure new construction looks to our green future.
You may know that pop art legend Andy Warhol is from here, but that's just the beginning of the arts in Pittsburgh.
Be astonished by art crafted from flowers at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, see a truly one-of-a-kind exhibit this summer at The Frick and explore Carnegie Museum of Art featuring the photography of Teenie Harris archive among its countless treasures.
The best part about Pittsburgh, however, has to be our events scene. Seemingly every weekend a new festival (sometimes multiple) takes over the city. From Barrel & Flow, the #1 beer festival in the country, and Picklesburgh, the #1 food festival, to the furries of Anthrocon and street races of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, we can confidently say there's always a unique reason to visit.
And it's not just us saying it! Pittsburgh events and attractions are repeatedly voted among the best in the United States, including 15 accolades so far in 2024, such as:
Pittsburgh shines on the national stage, and attractions like these showcase the city’s commitment to creating memorable experiences that leave visitors wanting to return time and time again.
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