31 days in Pittsburgh Itinerary

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Mount Washington. Change things up with these side-trips from Pittsburgh: Flight 93 National Memorial (in Stoystown), Fallingwater (in Mill Run) and Idlewild & SoakZone (in Ligonier). On the 15th (Sun), spend a day ambling around Mill Creek Park. Spend the 5th (Sat) among the lush surroundings of Gervasi Vineyard. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Strip District, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, get engrossed in the history at Senator John Heinz History Center, and engage your brain at Carnegie Science Center.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Pittsburgh trip planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Pittsburgh International Airport, Erie International Tom Ridge Field and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.