- The list below includes 43 free or cheap things to do in or near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, History Museums, Botanical Gardens and Parks.
- From Mount Washington to Point State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pittsburgh and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Monroeville and Bethel Park.
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The view from the top of Mount Washington has often been described as one of the most beautiful in the United States. The neighborhood is filled with restaurants, and independent businesses.
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Point State Park is a state park commemorating the historic heritage of the surrounding area during the French and Indian War. Attractions include boating, fishing, hiking and biking trails, and the Fort Pitt Museum.
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You can choose how to experience the University of Pittsburgh by registering for an official tour or taking a self-guided walk around campus. Along with its impressive art pieces and architecture, the university is home to many different cultures, , making it a melting pot of great food and conversation.
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The Strip is a narrow piece of land near the Allegheny River. This area sees an average of 22,406 cars each day with visitors heading to the Heinz Heritage Center, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Pittsburgh Opera, Society for Contemporary Crafts, and Pittsburgh Filmmakers.
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Pittsburgh's Frick Park is the largest of its kind in the region, spanning 644 acres. The park is heavily wooded, and features an extensive network of trails for hiking and running. It is also a prime bird watching spot.
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South Park contains a variety of facilities including golf courses, amphitheater, skating rink, hockey field, ice skating rink, tennis course, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, baseball fields, soccer field, swimming pools, martial arts center, and theater. Visitors can also tour the Oliver Miller Home…
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The Phipps Conservatory was originally a gift to the city of Philadelphia by railroad magnet Harold Phipps in 1893. The conservatory has 13 indoor rooms, and six outdoor gardens, and is also considered one of the greenest energy efficient buildings in the world.
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1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens has a number of gardens and ponds, greenhouses, art installations, a tropical forest conservatory, gift shop and a cafe. They also continually feature seasonal flower shows and exhibits.
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With Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tours, visitors can sample bites of food from local eateries, from cheese shops to delis. Visitors will walk through the neighborhoods of the city while learning about the history of the region.
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1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Associated with the Smithsonian Institute, Senator John Heinz History Center illustrates 250 years of Pittsburgh history, and includes the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum among its 6 floors of exhibits.