Pennsylvania Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 41) CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH DUQUESNE INCLINE KENNYWOOD Take off on fantastic flights of imagination and return to earth to slide down a bowling alley, play with real stuff, build and launch a boat, ink a silkscreen, catch words that fall from the sky and more. Take a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see one of the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country. Open year round. 10 Children’s Way Pittsburgh, PA 412-322-5058 www.pittsburghkids.org Reader Response 14 1220 Grandview Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 412-381-1665 www.incline.cc Reader Response 15 Minutes from downtown, Kennywood Park is one of Pittsburgh historic landmarks. But do not let the history fool you! World-class roller coasters, plenty of state-of-the art thrill rides, games, food and exciting live shows for fun the entire family will enjoy. Special event days, such as Celebrate America, take place throughout the summer. Free parking available. Kennywood-Sandcastle Waterpark Combo passes and hotel packages are also available. 4800 Kennywood Blvd. West Mifflin 412-461-0500 www.kennywood.com Reader Response 16 GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET RENAISSANCE PITTSBURGH HOTEL PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM For fifty years the Gateway Clipper Fleet has sailed Pittsburgh’s three rivers offering a variety of dining, sightseeing and entertainment cruises. Join us for a memorable experience out on the water. Located in the Cultural District, this is a sensational setting for a getaway. Walk to the Warhol, PNC Park, Carnegie Science Center, National Aviary and Children’s Museum. Packages from $169/night. 350 West Station Square Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 412-355-7980 www.gatewayclipper.com Reader Response 17 107 Sixth St. Pittsburgh, PA 866-454-4400 412-562-1200 www.renaissancepittsburgh.com Reader Response 18 Experience a Baby Boom! Help us celebrate young and baby animals all year long! See bounding baby elephants, playful young polar bears, amazing Amur tiger toddlers and more! Connect with a world of wildlife and an ocean of aquatic life for one low price. More than 2,000 animals living along lushly planted paths. Kids rule in Kids Kingdom, ranked one of the top three children’s zoos in the U.S. Eight miles from downtown Pittsburgh. 1 Wild Pl. Pittsburgh, PA 800-474-4966 412-665-3640 www.pittsburghzoo.org Reader Response 19 VISIT PITTSBURGH | 800-366-0093 | www.visitpittsburgh.com 41 http://www.kennywood.com http://www.pittsburghkids.org http://www.incline.cc http://www.pittsburghzoo.org http://www.gatewayclipper.com http://www.renaissancepittsburgh.com http://www.visitpittsburgh.com
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