Arts and Cultural
Andy Warhol Museum
Explore seven floors
filled with fascinating works by Pittsburgh-born Pop Art icon Andy Warhol. The
collection features 900 paintings, 100 sculptures, prints, photos, feature
films, and his famous "Screen Tests." The Andy Warhol Museum is the largest
museum in the United States dedicated to a single artist.
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
Originally built in 1928 as a movie palace, the center is now home
to a vast array of live entertainment, including the Pittsburgh Opera and
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Catch Broadway tours, comedy shows, ballets and
concerts at the 2,800-seat venue located in the heart of the Pittsburgh Cultural
District.
Carnegie Museum of Art
Industrialist and
philanthropist Andrew Carnegie founded this museum in 1895. Today, it is
recognized world-wide for its distinguished collection of American and European
works from the 16th century to the present.
Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts
This
former Roaring Twenties movie palace is now a 2,676-seat hall that hosts roughly
200 performances annually. It's also home to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Pittsburgh Cultural District
This 14
square-block area is home to Downtown Pittsburgh's dynamic art and entertainment
scene. Discover a multitude of live entertainment, including theater shows,
classical music, opera, ballet, and performing arts at one of seven theaters.
ToonSeum
Discover a deeper appreciation for
cartooning at this Pittsburgh attraction. ToonSeum is one of only three museums
in the country dedicated to this remarkable art form.
Fallingwater
About 50 miles southeast of
Pittsburgh lies what is perhaps the most famous private residence in the
country. Conceived and created by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Kaufman family,
this spectacular house is built over a waterfall and is among the Smithsonian's
Life List of "28 Places to See Before You Die."
Market Square
Located just two blocks from
the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, Market Square features a summer farmer's
market and outdoor ice-skating in winter. Enjoy great restaurants and shopping
year round.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
This
77-acre zoo is home to 4,000 animals, including 20 on the threatened or
endangered species. It originally opened in 1898 and is only one of six places
in the United States that boasts a major zoo and aquarium in a single
location.
Outdoor Activities
Point State Park
This 36-acre park is
located where the famous three rivers of Pittsburgh meet. Stand in one spot and
see the mighty Ohio, Allegheny and Monongahela rivers all at once. This lush
urban park is found directly across the street from the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh
Downtown hotel.
Duquesne Incline
Scale Mt. Washington in a
quaint wooden cable car. Duquesne Incline is one of the few remaining inclines
in the U.S. and it has continuously run since 1877. At the top, take in
spectacular views of downtown Pittsburgh.
Sports & Entertainment
CONSOL Energy Center
Completed in 2010,
this Pittsburgh sports attractions is home of the fighting Pittsburgh Penguins
hockey team. Join over 18,000 screaming fans in this Uptown venue, or catch
great concerts and special events held throughout the year.
Heinz Field
This spectacular open-air venue
holds more than 65,000 fans and is home to the Super Bowl winning team, the
Pittsburgh Steelers. So bring your Terrible Towel and cheer them to victory.
Heinz Field is an easy walk from the hotel.
PNC Park
Baseball fans will enjoy a game at
PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The stadium is walking distance from
the hotel, or accessible through the hotel's complimentary shuttle service.
Rivers Casino
Right next to Heinz Field,
enjoy a 12,000 square foot gaming floor with over 3,000 slot machines and more
than 100 gaming tables. No matter what the odds, having fun is a sure
thing.
What's Nearby?
Allegheny Technology
Carnegie Mellon University
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Duquesne University
H.J. Heinz Company
Pittsburgh International Airport
Port Authority of Allegheny County
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
U.S. Steel