Terri It’s easy to take one’s hometown for granted. What we see every day as locals eventually loses its luster. However, what may seem boring or monotonous to us locals offer visitors a new and exciting opportunity to experience something completely unique to them.
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Most every town has something interesting that will pique the interest of visitors. The Pittsburgh area is no exception. Read on for a few things to do in Pittsburgh that will have guests flocking to your short-term rental again and again.
Allegheny River Trail Park
Anyone looking to spend some time outdoors immersed in the sights, scents, and sounds of nature should experience Allegheny River Trail Park. Enjoy nature trails that run alongside the river. Access is free of charge.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
The Phipps Conservatory is the perfect place to take a self-guided tour of beautiful, serene gardens. Palm trees, ferns, orchids, tropical fruits and spices, a Japanese Garden, and creatively themed displays made mostly of plant life make this a must see.
The National Aviary
Bird lovers will surely want to experience The National Aviary. Over 500 birds and other mammals call the aviary their home. Many of these animals are breeds you’d never see without a trip around the globe; flamingos, condors, owls, eagles, pelicans, parrots, and even penguins. Enjoy a tour through the world of birds as they fly around and interact in their habitats. Something that makes Pittsburgh’s Aviary even more magical is the animal encounters they offer guests. Visitors and locals alike will not want to miss this “once in a lifetime” experience.
Bloomfield Saturday Market
The Bloomfield Saturday Market is Pittsburgh’s farmer’s market. Everything you’ll find here is grown by local farmers or created by local artisans, and the variety of offerings is impressive. The Bloomfield Saturday Market has fresh produce, hot and cold prepared foods, baked goods, local honey, a botanical apothecary, fresh juices, homemade soaps, and more!
Bayernhof Museum
Once owned by an eccentric millionaire, this unique museum is home to a vast collection of music boxes and other self-playing musical instruments, many of which are in working order. The Bayernhof Museum also boasts hidden doors, secret passages, and beautiful views of the Allegheny River.
Duquesne Incline
Pittsburgh’s Duquesne Incline takes you on a ride up a 400-foot incline in a historic cable car. When you reach the observation deck, you’ll be greeted by what is considered one of the 10 most beautiful views in America.
Annual Events
Pittsburgh has annual events that make it the place to be no matter which season visitors arrive. To name a few, there’s Restaurant Week, The Pittsburgh Fringe Performing Arts Festival, The Millvale Music Festival, and The EQT Children’s Theater Festival.
Summary
We’ve barely scratched the surface on Pittsburgh’s many unique things to see and do. With such an interesting array of offerings your guests will be talking about booking their next visit to Pittsburgh before checkout time is upon them.