HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS / POINTS OF INTEREST

Allegheny Observatory
Riverview Park
Pittsburgh 412-321-2400
www.pitt.edu/~aobsvtry
Built in 1860, the observatory currently houses three telescopes. Reservations required for tours.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
4400 Forbes Avenue
Oakland
412-622-3131
www.carnegielibrary.org
Especially known for its science/technology and art/music collections.

Flag Plaza/National Flag Foundation
1275 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh 412-261-1776
www.americanflags.org
Scene of daily Historic Flag Ceremony, this Golden Triangle landmark sponsors educational programs for school groups.

Heinz Memorial Chapel
1212 Cathedral of Learning
Fifth Avenue & Bellefield
Pittsburgh 412-624-4157
www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu
Architectural wonders include a 73-foot high stained glass window—one of the tallest in the world.