Boating
Pittsburgh’s three rivers: the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio, and our proximity to lakes and streams make this region ideal for boaters.

Free boating information is available from:
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Box 1673, Harrisburg, PA 17105

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Federal Building
1000 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa 15222

Fishing

For a free fishing guide contact:
Pennsylvania Fish Commission Publication Section
P.O. Box 8551, Harrisburg, PA 17105

Cycling & Hiking

Our region is home to Pennsylvania’s newest hiking and biking pathway, the Montour Trail. The trail begins at Coraopolis and winds 11.5 miles through Robinson, Moon, North Fayette and Findlay townships. Its wide, flat, crushed limestone base affords easy accessibility, and its gentle grades make it suitable for people of all ages and physical conditions.

Sports

College Sports
Robert Morris University
Basketball home games at Sewall Center.
Football home games at Moon Senior High Stadium.
412-262-8314

Pro Sports
Major League Baseball (National League) Pittsburgh Pirates
Home games played at PNC Park. Tickets available at TicketMaster outlets and 1-800-BUY-BUCS.

Professional Football (National Football League) Pittsburgh Steelers
Home games played at Steeler Stadium. Call (412) 332-1200 for ticket availability.

Professional Hockey (National Hockey League) Pittsburgh Penguins
Home games played at Mellon Arena. Tickets available at Choice Seat locations, Kaufmann's department stores, various record outlets and Mellon Arena. 412-333-SEAT (7328)

Professional Soccer (United Soccer League) Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Home games played at Bethel Park Stadium. Tickets available at (412) 381-4625 or online at  www.riverhounds.com 

Parks

The Pittsburgh International Airport corridor region is within one hour’s drive of seven state parks:

• Jennings Environmental Education Center
  Moraine State Park, northeastern sector. Prairie remnant surrounded by deciduous forest allows hikers to view wildlife, prairies and wild flowers along 10 miles of trails.
• Keystone State Park
  Route 22 East & 981 South New Alexandria, PA
  78-acre lake surrounded by 1,200 acres of natural beauty. Offers hiking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking, camping, ice fishing, ice skating and sledding, snowmobiling and cross country skiing. Features nature center with programs and presentations.
• McConnell’s Mill State Park
  I-79 to Route 422, New Castle
  Quiet wooded setting is a favorite with hikers and outdoors enthusiasts. Covered bridge, 400-foot gorge and grist mill are tourists favorites.
• Moraine State Park
  I-79 North at Route 422
  Bike trail. Bike, boat and cabin rentals. Boating marina and restaurant.
• Ohiopyle State Park
  Route 40 East & 381 North, Fayette County
  Largest state park in the region with 18,719 acres. Includes 41 miles of hiking trails, nine miles of biking trails, picnic facilities, playing fields, camping, fishing, white water rafting, sledding, cross country skiing and 19 miles of snowmobile trails.
• Point State Park
  Downtown Pittsburgh
  Water sports, confluence of Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio rivers, Fort Pitt Museum.
• Raccoon Creek State Park
  Route 30 West, Beaver County
  25 miles west of Pittsburgh. Abounds with natural attractions, including Raccoon Lake and 314-acre Wild Flower Reserve with 500 species of plants indigenous to southern and midwestern habitats. Frankfort Mineral Springs, nationally famous health spa, is situated at the park's western border.
• Settler’s Cabin Park
  Route 22/30 West at Bayer Road
  Popular retreat for local residents features picnic groves, tennis courts, diving and wave pools.
  

Other Attractions

• Fallingwater
  Route 381 North, Mill Run, PA
  412-329-8501
  Located north of Ohiopyle State Park, Fallingwater is one of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s most acclaimed structures. Once home to Pittsburgh department store magnate Edgar Kaufmann, the rustic homestead was donated to the Western Pennsylvania Conservatory, which has operated the facility since 1964. Weekday and weekend tours available; reservations advised.
• Old Economy Village
  Route 65 to 14th and Church Streets Ambridge, PA
  724-266-1803
  Village includes restored gardens, houses, public buildings, craft shops and a store furnished with 16,000 original Harmonist objects. 17-building historic village served as the third and final home of one of America’s most successful Christian communes--the Harmony Society, a German pietistic group that adhered to a devout, celibate way of life. Daily and group tours.

• Robin Hill Cultural & Environmental Center
  949 Thorn Run Road, Moon Township, PA
  412-264-2630
  Famous for its annual arts & crafts festival, held first weekend in October. Features an activities center, wooded nature trail and herb garden. Offers educational programs ranging from CPR to arts & crafts.
• Sweetwater Art Center
  200 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA
  412-741-4405
  Art exhibits and arts & crafts classes are in a community setting.