Pittsburgh

On display at any one time are more than 500 works of art and archival artifacts, a fraction of the museum's total collection of more than 12,000 paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs. — Michelin Guide

The Senator John Heinz History Center, located in the Strip District, is a fantastic way to gain greater knowledge of and appreciation for local history, from a number of different perspectives. — Afar Magazine

The Frick Art and Historical Center is more than just a museum. It houses collections of artwork spanning Italian renaissance paintings, Chinese porcelain works, and French decorative arts. — Travel + Leisure

Founded in 1977, this Pittsburgh contemporary art space also functions as a laboratory for international artists-in-residence to create immersive installations. — Travel + Leisure

Dinosaur skeletons and fossils abound in this stately museum, one of four founded by industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. — Afar Magazine

Folks with kids to entertain might want to seek out the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium , or for wet fun in the summer, the Sandcastle Waterpark. — Lonely Planet

Today, this is a development filled with shops and restaurants. — Fodor's

In keeping with Carnegie's wishes, the museum concentrates on European and American art from the late 19C to the present. — Michelin Guide

The the Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural History, the Music Hall, and the Carnegie Library, are all under one Beaux-Arts roof. — Fodor's

Set on the north bank of the Ohio River, this science museum with a contemporary design offers expansive views of the river and the Pittsburgh skyline. — Michelin Guide

Because of PNC Park’s orientation on the banks of the Allegheny River, most fans enjoy a sweeping panorama of Roberto Clemente Bridge. — Travel + Leisure

The United States’s oldest funicular railway glides up and down a steep Pittsburgh street.  — Atlas Obscura

Get your ducks in a row and migrate over to the National Aviary, one of America’s only indoor bird zoos. — On the Grid

Allegheny County Courthouse is a 19th-century Romanesque stone building that fills two city blocks. — Lonely Planet

Open from mid-November to mid-February. During the Christmas season it’s particularly lovely. Holiday music plays and you can skate around the beautiful Christmas tree — Afar Magazine

Not to be trite, but the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh are an absolute must-see. — Afar Magazine

Stretching for 24 miles, the pedestrian path follows the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers across some beautiful space. — Afar Magazine

The arena is state of the art, the fans are enthusiastic and the pre- and post-game venues are lively and fun. — Afar Magazine

With 3,000 bikes on display, the world's largest bicycle museum includes some famous rarities.   — Atlas Obscura