Art Lover's Walking Tour Of Pittsburgh
Art lovers that live in Pittsburgh or visit the area will want to know about the walking tours that are available. Since there are several of them, you might want to do them all. Taking in the wonderful pieces of art around the Pittsburgh area is a fascinating adventure to learn the history behind them all.
Public Art Walking Tours
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
810 Penn Ave., Suite 600
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 391-2060
www.pittsburghartscouncil.org
The Public Art Walking Tours allow you to enjoy the great exhibits for free. You can even download the walking tour books from their website. If you don't have access to a printer or smartphone, tour books are available at the visitor's center. It's important to wear comfortable shoes during your visit, so you can get around much better as you take in the fantastic pieces that are shown. You will also find opportunities for guided tours if desired.
Pittsburgh History & Landmark Foundation
100 W. Station Square Drive, Suite 450
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 471-5808
www.phlf.org
For art lovers in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh History & Landmark Foundation offers fantastic walking art tours of the area. You can customize your tour to see the types of pieces of interest to you while enjoying commentators if you choose. The prices of the tours vary according to where you want to go and how many people you are planning to take with you.
Mattress Factory
500 Sampsonia Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 231-3169
www.mattress.org
The Mattress Factory is an excellent place to do a walking art tour. There are ways for you to have guides and see all the fantastic exhibits per reservations made three weeks in advance. Audio tours are also available. There are a number of different types of tours for people of all ages. Make the most of your visit to the Mattress Factory when you're finished with your tour and visit the museum shop for some wonderful souvenirs.
The Public Art Walking Tour
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Five PPG Place, Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 391-5152
www.pittsburghfoundation.org
Join the Pittsburgh Foundation for a Public Art Walking Tour and see the various sites and pieces that will leave you in awe. Take special note of the things that you find interesting when you are on the tour. The art ranges from sculptures to murals, and is truly something to see in Pittsburgh by everyone from all different ages and backgrounds.
Frick Art & Historical Center
7227 Reynolds St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 371-0600
www.thefrickpittsburgh.org
At the Frick Art & Historical Center a tour will allow you see art pieces that are decorative and unique. The exhibits in the Frick Art & Historical Center are magnificent, while you receive a lot of information on the different pieces and the history of the building. Visiting the site is more than a tour, it's a great experience for residents and visitors of Pittsburgh.
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