Ultimate family vacation in Pittsburgh for the younger set

May 16, 2016 By

If you have toddlers and preschoolers who love Daniel Tiger and visiting kid-friendly attractions like children’s museums, consider an easy-to-plan summer getaway to Pittsburgh.

pittsburgh

How to plan a vacation in Pittsburgh:

If you’re not sure where to start in the planning process, or aren’t familiar with this kid-friendly city, Visitpittsburgh.com/Kidsburgh is your one-stop destination to book your perfect family vacation. You’ll find savings up to 50% on tickets to Pittsburgh’s top family attractions when you book a hotel through the website. Plus, you can create a personalized itinerary so you won’t miss a single attraction on your Pittsburgh adventure.

What to do in Pittsburgh with young kids:

From scientific learning to stepping inside Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, there’s fun for family members of every age. The highly rated Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is perfect for younger explorers and Daniel Tiger fans won’t want to miss the visiting exhibition: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. Meanwhile, teens and young children alike will adore Kennywood Amusement Park’s historic and exhilarating rides. From indoor fun at the educational Carnegie Science Center to outdoor excursions at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, summer in Kidsburgh offers non-stop family fun. Be sure to explore Pittsburgh’s famous three rivers on the Gateway Clipper or on a Just Ducky Tour. Climb to new heights and see award-winning views on 140-year-old cable cars of the Duquesne Incline. Meet more than 500 birds at the National Aviary and step into your favorite fairy tale with Idlewild & Soakzone. Adults and children alike find the interactive Senator John Heinz History Center amazing and visitors of all ages love the original set pieces from Pittsburgh’s own Mister Rogers Neighborhood! Explore visual botanical art, meet friendly butterflies, and get interactive at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden. No matter what your interests or age, Kidsburgh has a full summer of family fun!

Book the perfect adventure for your family through VisitPITTSBURGH.com and keep your family vacation affordable and fun with discounted attraction tickets, hotels and more.

Photo credit

Sideling Hill Service Plaza

June 23, 2009 By

Farmers Market at Sideling curstesy of The Mother of All Trips

Taylor, PA

The Sideling Hill Service Plaza is one of 18 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, but only one of two hosting a farmer’s market of locally grown fruits and vegetables (the other one is located in Allentown).

Says Mara of The Mother of all Trips, We pulled off at the Sideling Hill Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in between Harrisburg and Altoona to discover that it is a lovely spot! We grabbed our cooler out of the trunk and had a nice picnic next to the memorial garden that is planted on one side of the service area building (a plaque there honors veterans of the armed forces)¦Nicest of all was the farmer’s market, where five days a week it is possible to purchase local produce, jams, and baked goods. I picked up some cherries and blueberry bread for breakfast  they should make a nice supplement to the complimentary cereal we get at our hotel. Read Mara’s full article Playing Catch on the PA Turnpike.

Date last visited: Mid-June 2009

Distance off the interstate: Directly off the turnpike. Access from both east and westbound.

Bathrooms: Yes.

Food Services: In addition to the farmer’s market, the plaza contains a Burger King, Popeye’s, and Hershey’s Ice Cream.

Website: Find information on all of the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s service plazas at: http://www.paturnpike.com/geninfo/srvcplaza/svcplazas.aspx.

Directions: West of Harrisburg on the PA Turnpike (I-78), between exits 161-180.

Photo curtesy of The Mother of All Trips.

View Larger Map