Pittsburgh's top attractions for families

In a city the size of Pittsburgh, there are plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy that range from educational to just plain fun. To help you plan an exciting day for children of all ages, here are seven of Pittsburgh's top attractions for families.
 
1. Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny Ave.
412-237-3400
Admission: Adults: $27.90; Children: $19.90

Allow plenty of time to explore the four floors of interactive exhibits at the Carnegie Science Center. Exhibits include a planetarium, the world's largest permanent robotics exhibition and a walk-in replica of the International Space Station.

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2. Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes Ave.
412-622-3131
Admission: Adults: $19.95; Children: $11.95; Age 2 & under: Free

Kids will love being able to come face-to-face with real dinosaur skeletons at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The museum also offers live animal encounters daily at 1:30 p.m., in which guests get to meet and learn about animals ranging from skunks to a 6-foot-long python.
 
3. Duquesne Incline
1197 W Carson St.
412-381-1665
Tickets: Adults: $5 round trip; Children: $2.50 round trip

For a quick and cheap activity that lets you see the city in a unique way, ride the Duquesne Incline — a century-old cable car. Once you've made it to the top of the incline, take in panoramic views of the city.
 
4. Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
10 Children's Way
412-322-5058
Admission: Adults: $16; Children $14; Age 2 and under: Free

It would be impossible to get bored at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh that boasts a variety of extremely hands-on exhibits, including the Makeshop, where families can tinker and build projects together. There's also an entire water play center that has 20 different water elements, including a magnetic water wall.

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5. Pittsburgh Pirates game
115 Federal St.
412-321-2827
Tickets prices vary.

Take the family out to the ballgame and root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park for nine innings of nonstop fun. There's even a special area for kids, the Highmark Kids Zone, located at the right field gate.
 
6. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium 
7340 Butler St.
412-665-3640
Admission: Adults: $13; Children: $12; Age 2 and under: Free

With more than 4,000 types of animals to see, you and your little ones can expect an entire day of fun exploring the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Guests can expect to see tigers, flamingos, giraffes, elephants and even polar bears. For a special treat, book a behind-the-scenes tour of the zoo.
 
7. National Aviary
700 Arch St.
412-323-7235
Admission: Adults: $15; Children: $14; Age 2 and under: Free

Rounding out Pittsburgh's top attractions for families is the National Aviary, where you'll find more than 150 different species of birds all in one place. Along with special bird exhibits, guests can enjoy watching daily feedings and a free-flight bird show. Book an Interactive Encounter to get up-close-and-personal with Aviary animals as trainers teach you more about them.

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