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Fun for the Family
Sandcastle Water Park
1000 Sandcastle Dr, Pittsburgh
412-462-6666
Hours: Beginning of June - Beginning of September Daily 11am - 6pm
Admission: Whitewater pass: $15.95; Seniors: $12.95; Children under 3: free
This park has water rides galore! A definate reason to visit Pittsburgh in the summer. Ride down 45' from the Bermuda Triangle. Start at the top of Thunder Run and expierence a ride from 50'.
And for all that are fearless, the Cliffhangers is calling your name. Be prepared to get wet and stay that way.
Carnegie Science Center
Allegheny Center, Pittsburgh
412-237-3400
Hours: Sunday - Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 9pm
Admission: Adults: $6.50; Seniors & Children: $4.50
This centers features an Omnimax Theater, over 250 hands - on exhibits, a WWII submarine and the world's only electronic exhibits theater.
Gateway Clipper Fleet
9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh
412-355-7980
Hours: Depends on cruise
Admission: varies
A cruise? In Pittsburgh? You bet! Take your family on an adventure on the high seas. A favorite for everyone in the family.
Pittsburgh Children's Museum
10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh
412-322-5058
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday 10am - 5pm; Friday 10am - 8pm; Sunday 12pm - 5pm
Admission; Adults: $4.50; Seniors: $3.50; Thursdays: $2.50; Children under 2: free
This is a hands-on museum that can entertain children of all ages for hours. If possible, plan a visit on a Tuesday, which is family day.
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
1 Museum Way, Washington (30 minutes south of Pittsburgh)
877-Pa-Trolley
Hours: Closed January, February & March; April - December: weekends 11am - 5pm; Memorial Day - Labor Day: daily 11am - 5pm
Admission: Adults: $5; Children(2-15): $3; Seniors(65+): $4
The clang of the trolley, the ding of the bell and a three mile trip in the past. When you're finished your ride, take a tour of the museum. Your ticket is good for the entire day. Don't let it go to waste!
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh
412-622-3131
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday 1pm - 5pm; open Mondays July 5 - August 3
Admission: Adults: $6; Seniors: $5; Full - time Students & Children over 3: $4
This is the place where you can dig for bones, go mining and see what our planet has to offer. One stop shopping for a fun and educational time.
Kennywood
4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA
412-461-0500
Hours: Daily May 12 - September 4 10:30am - 10pm
Admission: Monday - Friday: $18.95; Saturday & Sunday: $22.95
This park will satisfy the needs of all family members. Roller coasters, water rides and special rides for the kiddies. Not just an amusement park, this is an historical landmark as well.
Idlewild Park
Rt. 30 E, Ligonier, PA
724-238-3666
Hours: Daily 10am - park closing announced daily(end of May - beginning of September)
Admission: $15.95; Seniors(55+): $11.50; Children under 2: free
If I had to pick a place to go with little ones, this would be the place. Besides the rides, you can visit Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, listen to a story at the Story Book Forest and if there's still an ounce of energy left, tire the kids out at the Jumpin' Jungle.
The National Aviary
West Park, Pittsburgh
412-323-7235
Hours: Daily 9am - 5pm
Admission: Adults: $5; Seniors(60+): $4; Children(2-12): $3.50; Children under 2: free
Up in the sky the little birds fly, down in the nest the little birds rest. There are over 200 different birds flying and resting and doing lots of other bird stuff. You'll be amazed at what over 500 birds can do.
The Pittsburgh Zoo
One Wold Place, Pittsburgh
800-474-4966
Hours: Labor Day - Memorial Weekend 9am - 5pm;
Admission: Adults: $6.50; Seniors(60+) & Children(2-13): $4.75; Children under 2: free
Isn't it time your kids played like wild animals? Take them to the Kids Kingdom at the Pittsburgh Zoo and not only will they see animals, but they can act like them too. When they've quieted to a low roar, take them to see the baby elephant. If you can wait until the summer to visit, the new 42,000 sq. ft. aquarium is scheduled to open.
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