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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Virgin Mary Shrine of South Oakland
It is best to park on Ward Street near the top of the hill rather than driving down the hill. If you drive down the hill to the wall at the dead end, there is no way to turn around. I had to drive backwards up the hill, which isn't a lot of fun. It's much easier to park at the top.
[signmanjoe, 11/20/2018]Shrine of the Blessed Mother
- Address:
- Wakefield St., Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- Shrine of the Blessed Mother. Exit 376 East at the Oakland exit. Go up the hill and turn right onto the Boulevard of the Allies, and then make an immediate right onto Ward Street. At the end of the street, turn left and then make an immediate right down the small alley. The alley turns right and goes sharply downhill. At the end of the street is a wall; beyond the wall is the backyard shrine.
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Stuffed Lion Attacks Camel and Man
Back in 2017, a CT scan of this piece revealed that there's a real human skull and teeth in the man mannequin. The animals were known to contain animal bones, but this recent development was quite a shock! This exhibit always fascinated me as a child, and I still always go there whenever I'm in the museum!
[Mariah, 10/31/2018]Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Address:
- 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
- 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:
- Su-M, W-Sa 10-5; Th 10-8 (Virus outbreak may affect access to attraction. Call to verify.)
- Phone:
- 412-622-3131
- Admission:
- Adults $20, Children 3-18 $12
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Stephen Foster Statue
At the former Stephen Foster statue site, the city of Pittsburgh has put up a sign asking for suggestions for a new statue. They've also posted a few pictures of women they feel would be good candidates for the new statue.
[signmanjoe, 09/18/2018]University of Pittsburgh
- Directions:
- On Forbes Ave., across the street from The Cathedral of Learning on the University of Pittsburgh campus. Next to the dinosaur.
- Hours:
- Statue was taken down April 27, 2018.
- Status:
- Gone
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Fraley's Robot Repair
Art installation at the Pittsburgh International Airport shows scenes of robot repair. The installation is updated at times during the year, such as on holidays. It's free, but is only open to airport passengers.
[la, 09/10/2018]- Address:
- 1000 Airport Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- Pittsburgh International Airport. Between gates A10 and A12. Inside passenger security area.
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Johnny Angel's Music Museum
This place is awesome if you love '50s and '60s music. He had signed things from Motown groups in the collection. James Brown, Tina Turner, and The Spinners are just a few.
[Kim, 06/19/2018]- Address:
- 1800 Preble Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- On the North Side, on the southwest corner of Columbus Ave. and Metropolitan St.
- Hours:
- F-Su 11-5 (Virus outbreak may affect access to attraction. Call to verify.)
- Phone:
- 412-322-1830
- Admission:
- Donation
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