3 Best Landmarks in Pittsburgh, PA

Bella is the best tour guide!! Even my family who has trouble focusing for long periods of time was very invested in the whole 75 minute tour. The tour goes beyond "what's in the house" and thinks about what the house represents as a product of the time period. It's very nuanced and objective. I love the greenhouse and think it's so fun you can buy vegetable plants! The carriage house is really neat too and I like that you can sit in the one car.

The freaking state has many free activities from their greenhouse, their car and carriage museum and a art gallery with a free section to visit. The staff was very friendly and explaining what was accessible with the option to pay to see access even more features which we didn't have time to do that day. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area to see this very interesting collection of artifacts collected by the Frick family.

The Frick has more quality small shows than the larger Carnegie. I come here more often as an art enthusiast. The Kara Walker show was terrific!! The grounds are lovely, it's really worth visiting.

Close to the Carnegie Museum of Art is this gem of a museum. This is an old school museum with a ton of artifacts and history that doesn't need shiny screens and QR codes to shine. For kids, there is a special room which is nautical based and more interactive! The building is stunning and the details on the ceiling, walls and windows are beautiful. Don't miss the fantastic auditorium which is huge (the acoustics are really impressive too!). For Silence of the Lambs fans, the room used in the iconic scene I think is the ballroom! The exhibits follow the course of war chronologically with a couple of separate rooms for medals, flags and Gettysburg. They do have events so keep an eye on what's going on in case parts are closed off. The cases themselves are fascinating and I think the idea is that everything is linked to the soldiers and their belongings in the context of the larger war. There are some fascinating stories ranging from misspelling on a gravestone to dogs in war to a river-drenched flag. Staff float around and all the people I spoke to had a lot of passion for the museum and a lot of knowledge so any questions that occur to you, ask! Restrooms are on the lower floors and don't miss the little gift shop by the entrance either.

We had both our wedding ceremony and reception at Soldiers and Sailors, and it was absolutely stunning all around! The ceremony on the front patio was everything I'd hoped it would be, and the ballroom upstairs was just beautiful! The coordinator we worked with (Angela) was EXTREMELY helpful and very communicative, and answered all of my questions very quickly along the way. I knew our day was in good hands with her! This is the perfect venue because both the patio and ballroom can be dressed up or kept simple, and you can't go wrong either way. It was the perfect size for us, and I wouldn't change a thing! HIGHLY recommend this venue for anyone looking for a classy, elegant venue.

This was an excellent dedication and display of veterans, soldiers and sailors who sacrificed their lives for us. The exhibits were educational and enjoyable to see and read. They had many activities outside for children to participate in as well.