Pittsburgh is known for it’s three rivers that make up the the iconic image seen above.  It’s home to a number of high-profile companies, colleges, artists and is frequently used to shoot movies.  April and Dan spent three years attending Carnegie Mellon University here, and have taken several trips to Phipps over the years.

We hope you can take advantage of the labor day weekend and see a few of the great things Pittsburgh has to offer.   See some of our favorite sites on the list below!

Pittsburgh also has it’s own dialect.  Brush up on it before you come at http://www.pittsburghese.com/

SITES TO SEE!

Mattress Factory Museumhttp://www.mattress.org/
The Mattress Factory is a museum of contemporary art that presents art you can get into — room-sized environments, created by in-residence artists. Located in the historic Mexican War Streets of Pittsburgh’s North Side since 1977, the Mattress Factory is one of few museums of its kind anywhere.  A Must See!

Warhol Museumhttp://www.warhol.org/
The Andy Warhol Museum is a vital forum in which diverse audiences of artists, scholars and the general public are galvanized through creative interaction with the art and life of Andy Warhol. The Warhol is ever-changing and constantly re-defining itself in relation to contemporary life, using its unique collections and dynamic, interactive programming as tools.

Located on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, The Warhol is one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and is a collaborative project of the Carnegie Institute, Dia Center for the Arts, and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Opened in 1994, the Museum features extensive permanent collections of art and archives on one of the most influential American artists of the twentieth century. It is also a primary resource for anyone seeking insights into contemporary art and popular culture.

Carnegie Science Centerhttp://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/
Carnegie Science Center delights, educates, and inspires through interactive experiences in science and technology.  Any kid would love to have a day of adventure at the Carnegie Science Center!  Take a trip in the Digital Dome, meet a new friend and learn how to talk to a Robot in RoboWorld, and have an adventure in the deep on the USS Requin Submarine.  Heat up the day with an Omnimax trip to the Volcanoes of the Deep Sea or any of their spectacular Omnimax adventure movies!

Carnegie Museum of Natural Historyhttp://www.carnegiemnh.org/
Carnegie Art Museumhttp://www.cmoa.org/
Both the Carnegie Museum of National History and the Carnegie Art Museum are very close to Phipps, the wedding venue, and would make for an entertaining afternoon!  Everyone is sure to find something they enjoy; the Hall of Architecture, the History of the Dinosaurs,  Masterwork Galleries, Modern Furniture and Sculpture, and an ever changing assortment of interactive exhibits.

Fallingwaterhttp://www.fallingwater.org/
Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous residence built back in the 1930s for the Kaufmann family – the family that owned Pittsburgh-based Kaufmann’s Department Stores. It’s architecture soars above a waterfall in the mountains of Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania. It’s an hour south of Pittsburgh, but well worth the drive!

Heinz Field and The Pittsburgh Steelers!http://news.steelers.com/heinzfield/
A trip to Pittsburgh isn’t complete without a romp in one of the many stadiums!  Be a Steelers Fan, a Penguins Fan or a Pirates Fan for a day!

The Waterfront- Shopping Center and Movieshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Waterfront

South Side Works- Stores and Restaurantshttp://www.southsideworks.com/