Family Time
Activities the whole family can enjoy
June 13, 2023
Looking for family-friendly activities to do with children before or after the APTA Rail Conference? Pittsburgh embraces children of all ages, and is a fantastic city for families to explore together.
Parks
If your family relishes the outdoors, don’t miss visiting Point State Park, located at the confluence of Pittsburgh’s three rivers: the Allegheny, the Monongahela and the Ohio. The park commemorates and preserves the strategic and historic heritage of the area during the French and Indian War. As a National Historic Landmark, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources works in collaboration with the Heinz History Center, the Fort Pitt Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution to interpret the history of the Forks of the Ohio.
For a park experience on the North Side of Pittsburgh, don’t miss Riverview Park, which is known for its dense woodlands and steep topography. This 259 acre park invites hikers, joggers and the occasional horseback rider into the woods. The park is also home to the landmark Allegheny Observatory, a visitor’s center, a swimming pool and the natural beauty of the Mairdale watershed.
Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
One of the best walks in Pittsburgh is through the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium! The zoo strives to foster positive, lifelong connections between animals and people. Whether through exhibits, educational programs and conservation projects, its goal is to ensure Earth remains a suitable home for all life by discovering the interconnectedness of the natural world.
Kennywood
For the quintessential Pittsburgh experience, visit Kennywood amusement park. Whether your family prefers classic wooden roller coasters or modern thrills, Kennywood has been Pittsburgh’s thrill and entertainment destination since 1898. With over 40 rides and attractions and its famous potato patch fries, nothing can compare to a day at Steel City’s favorite amusement park.
Museums
If your family is interested in the many museums Pittsburgh has to offer, learn more here.
Baseball
To catch a game at PNC Park, learn more here.
Note: We have provided transit directions for each location from the Convention Center.
- Point State Park: Walk 16 minutes to destination.
- Riverview Park: Catch the 8 bus at Penn Ave. & 7th St. and ride to Perrysville St. & Watson Blvd.
- Allegheny Observatory: Catch the 8 bus at Penn Ave. & 7th St. and ride to Perrysville St. & Watson Blvd.
- Pittsburgh Zoo: Catch the 87M bus at Liberty Ave. opposite 11th St. and ride to Zoo.
- Kennywood: Catch the 61C at 6th Ave. & Smithfield St. and ride to Kennywood Park.
