Monroeville & Pittsburgh, PA Attractions for INPEX® 2010 Visitors
INPEX 2010 is returning to Monroeville, Pennsylvania – just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh – for the 25th Anniversary Invention Show. If you are planning on traveling to INPEX 2010, why not check out what Pittsburgh has to offer after show hours?
Rivers Casino — The new Rivers Casino is an exciting, world-class entertainment facility that boosts a huge array of gaming opportunities. The Rivers Casino is located along the North Shore in downtown Pittsburgh, a short walk from Heinz Field and PNC Park. Open 24 hours. (412) 231-7777.
PNC Park — Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates! PNC Park, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the perfect blend of modern-day amenities and old-time character. Offering scenic views of the downtown Pittsburgh skyline and riverfront, PNC Park takes full advantage of its stunning location along the shore of the Allegheny River. (412) 321-BUCS.
Carnegie Science Center — Explore the mysteries of science first-hand at the Carnegie Science Center, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. More than 250 hands-on exhibits make this North Shore attraction an interactive amusement park for the mind! (412) 237-3400.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium — The Pittsburgh Zoo is one of only six major zoo and aquarium combinations in the United States. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the zoo sits on 77 acres of park land where it exhibits over 4,000 animals representing 475 species, over 70 of which are threatened or endangered. The PPG aquarium at the Pittsburgh Zoo features plenty of fun, up-close exhibits such as a crawl-through stingray tunnel, a two-story shark tank and unique revolving tanks (the first of their kind to be exhibited publicly). Real live coral, a Pacific giant octopus, jellyfish, potbellied sea horses and an electric eel are just some of the many aquatic species you'll discover. (412) 665-3640.
Pittsburgh Cultural District — The Pittsburgh Cultural District is a fourteen-square block area in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Cultural District features six theaters offering some 1,500 shows annually, as well as art galleries, restaurants, and retail shops. Its landmarks include: Allegheny Riverfront Park, Benedum Center, Byham Theater, Harris Theater, Heinz Hall, O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts School, Three Rivers Arts Festival Gallery, Wood Street Galleries, and August Wilson Center for African American Culture. Major arts organizations based here include: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh Dance Council, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Public Theater, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
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