2008 Summer Fun Guide
Pittsburgh
Terreece M. Clarke
Joshua Franzos for Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
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Photos courtesy of VisitPittsburgh
Point Park at night
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Children's Museum
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National Aviary
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Pittsburgh skyline
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Dinosaurs in Their Time, the second phase in the $36 million expansion of the exhibit, opens in June and will feature a three-story glass atrium with re-creations of rivers, land and vegetation areas to show dinosaurs in their natural habitat.
Three Rivers Regatta & Fourth of July Celebration
The Fourth of July celebration has been combined with the annual Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta for a family-oriented festival that features water sports, hot air balloons, musical entertainment and fireworks.
Pittsburgh International Children's Theater
A pre-summer trip may be needed to see this showcase that runs May 14-18. The venue features professional theater shows from Russia, Spain, South Korea, Canada, and the United States, and is complemented by fun hands-on cultural and educational activities.
Top family fun places
Top family fun places in Pittsburgh for educational experiences:
Carnegie Science Center, www.carnegiesciencecenter.org
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, www.pittsburghkids.org
National Aviary, www.aviary.org
Carnegie Museums of Art & Natural History, www.carnegiemuseums.com
Heinz History Center, www.pghhistory.org Source: Kristin Mitchell
