Pittsburgh Vacations

As the dark, penetrating landscape haunts the nightlife of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Batman enthusiasts will relish recognizing scenery from Hollywood's latest hit, "The Dark Night Rises." Across the Ohio and Monongahelia Rivers lies Mt. Washington, known as “Coal Hill,” which offers stunning views of downtown. USA Today ranks Mt. Washington as the second most beautiful place in the U.S. The National Aviary features more than 600 birds, breathtaking natural exhibits and self-guided habitat tours. As America’s premiere avian zoo, they feature giant 10-foot condors and ancient parrots to miniature hummingbirds, no larger than one’s thumb. Visitors enjoy strolling the Strip, a popular area that features street fairs, farmer’s markets, kitchenware, costume stores, seafood, flowers, vendors and exotic grocery merchandise. Fans of Andy Warhol will flock to Pittsburgh’s Andy Warhol Museum, the founder of modern pop art, which displays more than 4,000 works of art, including photographs, paintings, prints, drawings, videos and films. The Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History features dinosaur exhibits, gems, Native American art and an assortment of natural minerals. The museum is ranked one of the “10 Best Art Museums of Kids,” making it an ideal family vacation adventure.