Bicycling in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh features a network of traffic-free bicycle trails that span over 20 miles of riverside terrain. The city is also progressing as an urban bicycling community, offering a map of biker-friendly routes, bike racks on public buses and more. Rentals are available at a number of different downtown locations.
Bike Pittsburgh has some great information about routes, rentals and more.
Canoeing and Kayaking on the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio Rivers
What better way to take in the beautiful scenery of Pittsburgh than on its three signature rivers? Canoe and kayak rentals are available through Kayak Pittsburgh, located downtown beneath the 6th Street Bridge in Roberto Clemente Park (beside PNC Park).
Sound too physically demanding? Check out the Gateway Clipper, which offers scenic tours of the city from a much more comfortable seat aboard a river cruise ship.
Riding Pittsburgh's Incline
Pittsburgh's historic incline rails once served as the primary method of transportation into the downtown area. Visitors can still ride on the city's two active cable car line and learn more about this treasured part of Pittsburgh's past.
The two active rails in Pittsburgh are the Duquesne Incline and the Monongahela Incline.
Kennywood amusement park
Visit one of America's oldest and most beloved amusement parks. Kennywood features roller coasters, thrill rides and other attractions that will delight your whole family.
Tickets and information are available at Kennywood.com
Pittsburgh Marathon
Run the city of bridges during the Pittsburgh Marathon. A uniquely urban race that crosses many of the city's signature bridges and tours its eclectic neigborhoods, the Pittsburgh Marathon and Half Marathon draws over 10,000 participants each year.
Point Park
Enjoy a nice afternoon picnic at Point Park, located at the confluence of Pittsburgh's three rivers—the Allegheny, the Monongahela, and the Ohio. A variety of special events and festivals also take place at the Point, making it a hub of activity year-round.
Professional Baseball - Pittsburgh Pirates
Times have been tough for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball squad over the past two decades, but the franchise nevertheless has a strong history of winning teams and iconic players.
No Pirate player is more recognizable than Roberto Clemente, a Puerto Rican native who won the hearts of Pittsburgh fans during the 1950s and 60s but who died in a tragic plane crash while delivering humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. His legacy lives on today in many forms, including in the large bronze statue and park bearing his name outside of PNC Park.
The Pirates play their games in popular PNC Park, offering fans a beautiful view of Pittsburgh's downtown skyline.
Professional Football - Pittsburgh Steelers
Yinz are in Steelers country! The Pittsburgh Steelers are six-time Super Bowl champions, the true love of 'Burgh residents (not to mention much of Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland) and one of the most storied franchises in professional sports.
Named appropriately for the city's longstanding ties to the steel industry, the Steelers bring a hard-nosed, defense-first approach to the game of football. During its dominant run of four Super Bowl victories in six years in the 1970s, the team's defense earned the nickname of "The Steel Curtain".
Games are played in Heinz Field on the north shore of the Ohio River.
Professional Hockey - Pittsburgh Penguins
Winners of three Stanley Cups (most recently in the 2008-09 season), the Pittsburgh Penguins are a perennial contender in the National Hockey League. The city has witnessed iconic players such as Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, and most recently, Sidney Crosby. While still considered by most to be a football town, the city's passion for its beloved Penguins resonates almost anywhere you go.
Games are played in the newly opened Consol Energy Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
Sand Castle Water Park
Find a variety of water slides and summer fun at Sand Castle Water Park, located on the shor of the Monongahela River, only minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. This water amusement park features everything from an 85-foot body slide to tube runs to a lazy river and large hot tubs.
Tickets and information are available at www.sandcastlewaterpark.com.