Pittsburgh

A Global Travel Alliance Exclusive! A visit to Pittsburgh with its rich student-friendly sites and history offers the perfect complement to an eighth grade Washington, D.C. educational tour. Take a ride up the historic Duquesne Incline for sweeping views of the city skyline and three rivers, enhance your students’ understanding of the early immigrant experience at the Carrie Blast Furnace, and add in some fun with a visit to Kennywood Amusement Park or a Gateway Clipper dance cruise. The home of Heinz Ketchup, Andy Warhol, and famed Pittsburgh Steelers is an exciting, affordable, and educational student travel destination.

An aerial photo of downtown Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Sample Itinerary

  • Day 3: Travel from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh
    • Flight 93 / 911 Memorial
    • Sunset ride on the Duquesne Incline and Observatory
  • Day 4:
    • Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
    • Ft. Pitt Museum
    • Point State Park
    • Market Square
    • Carrie Blast Furnace Tour and Metal Pour
    • Kennywood Amusement Park
  • Day 5:
    • Heinz History Center
    • Strip District: international food neighborhood
    • Depart for home

Featured Experiences

Carrie Blast Furnace National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Amusement Park, Heinz History Center, Flight 93 9/11 Memorial, Duquesne Incline, Gateway Clipper Cruise, and more!

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