So this year has been pretty busy and you just didn’t have time to make any holiday plans but you really want to get out the city for a few days. The kids have had an awesome school year and could use a little adventure. Pittsburgh is Kidsburgh! Kids and parents alike will truly enjoy this city. There is so much to do! My daughter and was invited to Pittsburgh to see some of sights and had a awesome time. You’ll be surprised to see how incredibly family-friendly Pittsburgh really is. So go ahead and gas up the car, pack a bag, and hit the road. Pittsburgh is waiting for you!
Holiday Happenings
Holiday Lights at Kennywood
Imagine an amusement park decorated with nearly 2 million twinkling lights! It’s quite a sight! In this winter wonderland themed park, you will also find the tallest Christmas tree in Pennsylvania. It’s huge! And of course you can’t go to amusement park and not get on a ride. Select rides are open, adorned in holiday lights to make Kennywood an even more magical time.
Holiday Lights at Kennywood is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from November 24 – December 23, plus December 26 – 30, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Winter Flower Show and Light Garden: Holiday Magic! at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens brought to life with artful LED lights, detailed props, decorated fir and pine trees, amaryllis, orchids and more than 2,000 poinsettias. From majestic, illuminated trees to whimsically oversized ornaments, toys, books and more, the show will delight the senses and kindle the spirit of the season in guests of every age.
Winter Flower Show and Winter Light Garden run through Sun., Jan. 7. Daily hours for Winter Flower Show are 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. and 5 – 11 p.m. for Winter Light Garden. Phipps closes at 5 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 24 and reopens at 9:30 a.m. on Tues., Dec. 26.
Miniature Railroad & Village® at the Carnegie Science Center
This amazing amazing display of craftsmanship features
• 105 animations
• 250,000+trees
• 14 aircraft
• 85 automobiles
• 1 Incline (Monongahela Incline)
• 60 trucks
• 22 horse-drawn vehicles
• 23,000 fans in Forbes Field
Other Pittsburgh Adventures of Interest
Duquesne Incline
1197 W Carson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
10 Children’s Way, Allegheny Sq, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
National Aviary
700 Arch St, Allegheny Commons West, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Where to Eat
Waffle Incaffeinated
2517 E Carson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Burgatory
342 N Shore Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Primanti Bros
2 S Market Sq
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Where to Stay
Homewood Suites
1410 Smallman St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Check out my daughter’s review of Pittsburgh HERE!!
*I was given this awesome Kidsburgh experience complimentary from the amazing people at Visit Pittsburgh. As always, all thoughts and opinions are that of my own.
Shana Was Here 