No matter the time of year, we always have Family Fun in Pittsburgh, PA! Last year we visited for an overnight trip and had a lot of fun! With Summer is coming up its a perfect time to Visit Pittsburgh, which from Northeast ! And if you’re like us we love a good one a little trip! From Northeast Ohio, Pittsburgh is only a two-hour drive-depending on which part of Northeast Ohio you’re leaving from!

The last two times we have been to Pittsburgh we have stayed at the Homewood Suites by Hilton (Downtown Pittsburgh)! This is one of the best locations because it’s close to everything on my list! With the exception of Kennywood, it’s about 40 minutes away!

The kids love going to Pittsburgh because there is always something new to do, even if we go to the same locations there is always a new exhibit to try!

“Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden set in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a City of Pittsburgh historic landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (Google).”

2. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

“The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is a hands-on interactive children’s museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in the Allegheny Center neighborhood in Pittsburgh’s Northside (Google)”

The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh was our first experience with a Children’s Museum, and it did NOT let us down! We have been about 4-5 times over the years, and the kids love it each time! At the time of one of our visits, the featured exhibits was Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and in researching the current exhibits I see that it is coming back!

There are temporary exhibits, and permanent exhibits to enjoy! One of the permanent exhibits the kids loved was the “Waterplay” exhibit!

3. PNC Park for a Baseball Game

Now, let me make this disclaimer before talking about any sports team in Pittsburgh (LOL), we are Cleveland Fans of EVERYTHING! BUT, you cannot deny how beautiful PNC Park is!

“PNC Park, opened in spring 2001, is an intimate, classic-style ballpark that embraces the progressiveness of Pittsburgh while saluting the spirit of early ballpark originals. Its location along the shore of the Allegheny River takes advantage of scenic vistas of the downtown skyline and riverfront, creating an exciting and dramatic urban sports venue (website).”

During our visit, we sat in the “All You Can Eat Seats” which were divine! But from research those seats were eliminated in 2018!

PNC Park Fan Experience is unmatched…check out some of the enhancements that were recently made! We hope to get to a game this summer! The new Nachorita Bar is definitely calling my name!!

4. Carnegie Science Museum

The Carnegie Science Center is one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Chateau neighborhood. It is located across the street from Heinz Field. Visit Pittsburgh’s best attraction and the most-visited museum, with four floors of interactive exhibits.

Darrick and “The Iron Giant”

Inside a Rocket Ship! I’m actually sitting on a toilet…this is what it looks like inside a Rocket!

Let me be honest…I think Darrick and I had the most fun here! We visited the Carnegie Science Museum last year and all of the hands on fun was something we all needed! We went from floor to floor and tried something new!

5. Senator John Heinz History Museum

Years ago when the kids were little we stayed across the parking lot from the Heinz History Museum, we said one day we would come back to visit because we didn’t have time at that particular visit! Last year, we had the chance to visit, and this place is absolutely AMAZING!!!

The History Center touched so many levels of history! From the history of the Heinz Ketchup Bottle, to Black History, to the impact of Pittsburgh sports has made on Sports Industry!!

6. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

“The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is one of only six major zoo and aquarium combinations in the United States. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Highland Park, the zoo sits on 77 acres of park land where it exhibits more than 4,000 animals representing 475 species, including 20 threatened or endangered species (Google)”

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium was a lot of fun and had great exhibits! Collectively as a family, we all fell in love with the Red Panda! At the time of our visit, our Zoo didn’t have Red Panda’s so it was our first time seeing them and we thought they were so cool! Now you can learn about a Red Panda everywhere because they’re more popular!

7. Kennywood Park

“Kennywood is an amusement park located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, just southeast of Pittsburgh. The park first opened on May 30, 1899, as a trolley park attraction at the end of the Mellon family’s Monongahela Street Railway (Google).”

Kennywood Park is the perfect size Amusement Park! Especially for families that have younger children, their Kiddiland was perfect! But as they move into the larger rides, it provides the perfect transition rides in my opinion! We arrived pretty early so it was the perfect time to avoid the lines!

Two other attractions for Family Fun in Pittsburgh, PA and see the city are the Incline Rides (one day get my nerve up and get over my fears so I can go on the incline)!

There are so many reasons to Visit Pittsburgh, and have some Family Fun in the city! So much to see and do in the city, and I’m sure some things that I have left off the list! These are some of our favorites over the years! I always share that from the start of my relationship with my husband when he first took me to Pittsburgh, and was the city we got engaged in, and now one that we visit with our children! It holds a special place in my heart!

Have you been to Pittsburgh, PA? What are your favorite sites to visit in the city?