Things To Do

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

With your attendance at our wedding, you receive FREE admission to the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden before our ceremony on Saturday, August 10th. The garden opens at 9:00am.

Liberty Pole Spirits by Mingo Creek Craft Distillers

This is our go-to spot for craft cocktails on Friday nights! Check out their Facebook page to see the monthly featured cocktails. Liberty Pole is a 30 minute drive from downtown Pittsburgh, only a few miles from our house in Washington, PA.

The Strip District and Terminal Building

The Strip District (no, not what you're thinking), is Pittsburgh's historic hub for fresh food, produce, seafood and meat. This area thrived in Pittsburgh's industrial heyday, and has undergone a renaissance in the past few years. New businesses and housing have led to reinvigorated growth in this area of the city. Michael played a significant design role in the Terminal project and its surrounding streetscape, which is the large building between 16th and 21st streets. The Strip is a great place to walk around, shop, eat/drink, and experience the real Pittsburgh! Several bars, breweries and restaurants are in this area. Some of our favorites are Pho Van, The Beer Hive, Wholey's, Aslin Brewing, Helltown Brewing, DiAnoia's (our caterer), and of course, the original Primanti Bros.

Duquesne Incline

Before cars become commonplace in Pittsburgh, workers needed a way to traverse the hillsides to get from their houses (typically on top) to the mills and factories (typically oriented along the river). Throughout Pittsburgh's history, over twenty funicular inclines have moved people up and down its hills. Today, only two inclines remain - the Monongahela Incline and Duquesne Incline. If you take the incline to the top, you'll find breathtaking skyline views of Pittsburgh! - from "Discover the Burgh" website

Heinz History Center

There's a lot more here than ketchup (but an iconic ketchup bottle from Heinz Field is outside). The Heinz History Center is Smithsonian-affiliated and was just voted the #1 history museum in the country by USA Today.

Carnegie Science Center

A science focused museum with multiple wings, special exhibits (extra ticket required), and more.

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Point State Park

Point State Park marks the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers and the starting point of the Ohio River. This land has been geographically important for centuries and was the site of Fort Duquesne, established by the French in 1754. The fountain at the point is a great place to cool off on a hot summer day, with fantastic views of the Pittsburgh skyline.