A Students' Guide Of Places To Go In Pittsburgh
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky Street
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212
(412)-237-8300
www.warhol.org
The Andy Warhol Museum is home to many artistic exhibits, some of which are permanent and some are temporary or "traveling." Admission to the museum is $15, but only $8 with a valid college ID. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Friday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
The Mattress Factory
500 Sampsonia Way
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212
412-231-3169
www.mattress.org
The museum is a non-profit establishment with 16 permanent, contemporary art exhibits. These exhibits are set up in single-room areas called "installations." Since its opening in 1977, more than 300 artists have had exhibits on display. Roughly, 38,000 people visit the Mattress Factory every year.
Admission for adults is $10, but only $7 for students with a valid college ID. CMU students may visit the museum for free all year long, and Pitt students may visit the museum for free during the spring and fall semesters.
The Ice Rink at PPG Place
Downtown Pittsburgh
(412)-434-1900
The rink at PPG opens for the winter season on Nov. 19 during downtown Pittsburgh's Light-Up Night celebration. Adult admission to the rink is $7, but students with a valid ID only pay $3 from Jan. 5 to March 8 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. - Midnight
Sunday: Noon-8 p.m.
Phipps Conservatory
One Schenley Park
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213
(412)-622-6914
www.phipps.conservatory.org
The conservatory is an indoor and outdoor garden showcase with 19 exhibits. The Victorian greenhouse, made of steel and glass, encases all of the indoor exhibits of the conservatory. The conservatory's hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays. Tours typically last 90 minutes, so be sure to allow yourself an ample amount of time to complete your tour. Adult admission is $12, but students only pay $11 with a valid ID.
Laser Storm Laser Tag
7715 McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237
(412)-364-3473
www.laserstorm.org
Heart-pounding adventure, lots of action – any college student looking for an escape would love laser tag! According to the website, "Laser Storm is a unique interactive laser tag adventure that puts players right into the heat of the action." The arena consists of "barriers, police beacons, energizers, base stations, sentries and more."
Hours of Operation:
Sunday-Thursday: Noon-10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: Noon-Midnight
Game Pricing:
One game: $6
Two games: $11
Three games: $15
Four games: $19
The Gateway Clipper Fleet
350 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219
(412)-355-7980
www.gatewayclipper.com
The Gateway Clipper Fleet is a riverboat that takes passengers on tours of Pittsburgh while providing them with music, food and fun. There are many different types of cruises aimed towards different audiences based on age and interests.
Local Shopping Malls
Perhaps the best way to forget about the stress of school (especially for girls) is to go shopping! There are malls all over the area and they host many stores.
Ross Park Mall
1000 Ross Park Mall Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-369-4401
www.simon.com
Mall Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Mall at Robinson
100 Robinson Center Dr.
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15205
412-788-0816
www.shoprobinsonmall.com
Mall Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Monroeville Mall
200 Monroeville Mall Dr.
Monroeville, Pa. 15146
(412)-243-4800
www.monroevillemall.com
Mall Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-6 p.m.
South Hills Village Mall
301 South Hills Village
Bethel Park, Pa. 15241
412-831-8652
www.simon.com
Mall Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pittsburgh Mills Mall
590 Pittsburgh Mills Circle
Tarentum, Pa.. 15084
(724)-904-9010
www.pittsburghmills.com
Mall Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-6 p.m.
Grove City Outlets
1911 Leesburg Grove City Road
Grove City, Pa. 16127
724-748-3875
www.premiumoutlets.com
Mall Hours:
www.premiumoutlets.com
