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Sandcastle Water Park
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
This centers features an Omnimax Theater, over 250 hands - on exhibits, a WWII submarine and the world's only electronic exhibits theater.

The National Aviary
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.

Gateway Clipper Fleet
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
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
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!

The Jimmy Stewart Museum
A legend in his own right. Anyone who has ever seen a Jimmy Stewart film won't want to miss this museum's dipiction of his life and accomplishments. You'll go back in time and may want to stay there.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History
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.

Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center
This museum presents the history of western Pennsylvania. Visit the many changing exhibits as well as the three permanent exhibits. Points in Time, features life in Pittsburgh from 1750 to present time. Glass: Shattering Notions is an interactive story of glass in western pennsylvania and the Prine Collection of Woodworking Planes - over 200 wooden planes used in Pittsburgh.

Kennywood
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
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.

Andy Warhol Museum
Visit the works of one of the most influential artists in 20th century U.S. history. This seven story building consists of more than 3000 forms of trans-media works of art. This is one museum that is not to be missed.

The Pittsburgh Zoo
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.

Carnegie Museum of Art
Located under the same roof as the Museum of Natural History, this museum features American & European art. You won't make to miss the Hall of Architure. You'll see breathtaking recreations of architectual masterpieces from aroung the world.