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A random knight in not-so-shiny armor sits astride his horse in a vacant lot. He was purchased from an antiques dealer by a nearby resident, and is decorated for the holidays in different garb and masks.
[Lynn Price, 06/08/2018]Sir Samelot:- Address:
- 2046 Tustin St., Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- From downtown drive east on Forbes Ave. for one mile. Cross Gist St. and Jumonville St., then turn right onto Seneca St. Drive one block. The knight will be ahead on the left, behind a tree.
This place is absolutely amazing! A hidden gem that more people should visit, it can be appreciated by everyone, religious or not. One of the highlights on the tour is the tooth of Saint Anthony, who is the patron saint of lost items. Ironically, all of his remains are together in Europe aside from this one tooth in Pittsburgh, making the story come full circle!
[Andrew McLaughlin, 04/27/2018]5,000 Relics in St. Anthony's Chapel:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 1704 Harpster St., Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- I-376/Parkway West to downtown Pittsburgh. Stay in the left lane going through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, then merge into the far left lane onto I-279 (North Shore). While crossing the Fort Duquesne Bridge, get into the right lane and take Exit 1D (Hwy 28/Chestnut St./E. Ohio St.), then quickly get into the far right lane and exit onto Chestnut St. At the light, turn left onto Chestnut St., staying in the right lane to the second light. Make a quick right at the St. Anthony's Chapel sign onto Phineas St./Troy Hill Rd. Drive past the brewery and continue up Troy Hill Rd, past North Catholic High School, then turn right at the funeral home onto Lowrie St. Drive to the UniMart and medical building, turn left onto Claim St., then right onto Harpster St., rounding the Most Holy Name Church. St. Anthony's Chapel is next to the Most Holy Name Rectory.
- Hours:
- Sa-Th 12-3 pm. Tours Sa-Su 1 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 412-323-9504
- Admission:
- Donation requested.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
A large shark is at Kniess' Miniature Golf Course just north of Pittsburgh. The shark was added late last year and appears to be made of fiberglass. It is the latest addition to this mini-golf's growing collection of assorted things across its two courses. Every hole is themed, from bumper cars to a roulette wheel that tells your score. It's scenic as well, with a natural creek cutting across the property that has eaten many a ball over the years.
[Andrew McLaughlin, 04/27/2018]Large Shark at Minigolf:- Address:
- 3005 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- Kniess' Miniature Golf. North of the city, on the south side of Babcock Blvd, just west of its intersection with US Hwy 19 BYP/McKnight Rd.
- Hours:
- Weekends; call ahead (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 412-931-3398
- Admission:
- Free to look; $5.50 to play
Dippy is still standing. He sports festive scarves according to the seasons. On our visit, Dippy was celebrating St. Patrick's Day!
[Andrew McLaughlin, 04/04/2018]Dippy the Dinosaur:- Address:
- 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History lawn, along Forbes Ave.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
The diorama is still a major attraction at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Formerly in the second floor Hall of African Wildlife, a recent renovation moved it to the first floor entry hall. A postcard and small history book about it are sold in the gift shop.
[Andrew McLaughlin, 04/04/2018]Stuffed Lion Attacks Camel and Man:- Directions:
- In the first floor entry hall of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. East of downtown, on the south side of Forbes Ave., at the corner of Forbes and S. Bellefield Aves.
- Hours:
- Permanently removed Oct 2023.
- Status:
- Gone
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Sir Samelot and his rusty horse Triggeramus have guarded this corner of Pittsburgh's Uptown since Fall 2011.