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Rileigh & Asa

August 30, 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Rileigh & Asa

August 30, 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne Incline

Picture of Duquesne Incline
1197 W Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

- About 1.6 mile drive (10 min) or 1.3 mile walk (30 min) from the Embassy Suites


*EXACT CASH ONLY*


ADMISSION

Adult (12 - 64)

$2.50 One Way | $5.00 Round Trip


Child (6 - 11)

$1.25 One Way | $2.50 Round Trip


Children 5 & Under

Free


Senior (65+)

Free

(Medicare card or Senior Citizen ID card required)


PARKING

Free


ACCESSIBILITY

There are many steps to traverse from the lower station parking lot. The Upper Station located at 1220 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15211 is wheelchair accessible as well as the observation deck. The Historic (original) Incline cars can accommodate wheelchairs up to 25 inches in width.


HOURS OF OPERATION

Open 365 days a year: 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.


* Saturday and Sunday after noon are the busiest times. Expect to wait in line for about 10 minutes in both directions.

Monongahela Incline

Picture of Monongahela Incline
1870 PA-837, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

- About 1.0 mile drive (10 min) or 0.8 mile walk (20 min) from the Embassy Suites


*EXACT CASH ONLY*


ADMISSION

Adult (12 - 64)

$2.50 One Way | $3.50 Round Trip


Child (6 - 11)

$1.25 One Way | $2.50 Round Trip


Children 5 & Under

Free


Senior (65+)

Free

(Medicare card or Senior Citizen ID card required)


PARKING

Your best bet for parking is probably the covered parking garage at Station Square which is a short walk from the incline. The address to the garage is 301 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA, which is located at the corner of Carson Street and Commerce Court Drive.


PARKING GARAGE COST

0-2 Hours ($5.00)

2-3 Hours ($6.00)

3-4 Hours ($9.00)

4-5 Hours ($10.00)


ACCESSIBILITY

The Monongahela Incline is accessible with an elevator on the west side of each station.


HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Saturday: 5:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.

Sundays & Holidays: 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Station Square

Picture of Station Square
125 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

- About 1.2 mile drive (10 min) or 0.9 mile walk (20 min) from the Embassy Suites


* Located across the street from the Monongahela Incline


* Numerous shops and restaurants with a great view from the river


PARKING

The address to the parking garage is 301 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA, which is located at the corner of Carson Street and Commerce Court Drive.


PARKING GARAGE COST

0-2 Hours ($5.00)

2-3 Hours ($6.00)

3-4 Hours ($9.00)

4-5 Hours ($10.00)


* Visit the Grand Concourse Restaurant for an iconic dining experience in a old preserved train station (Please join us here for brunch on Aug 31st!) and check out the Hard Rock!


* Take a Gateway Clipper River Tour from here! Copy the link below for more info

https://www.gatewayclipper.com/

Strip District

Picture of Strip District
2101 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

- About 1.1 mile drive (8 min) or 1.1 mile walk (25 min) from the Embassy Suites


* Abundant shopping, markets and restaurants


* The address above takes you to the new area of the Strip District called the Terminal. The original main street of this area is on Penn Ave.


* Visit the famous Primanti Bros for a sandwich piled high with coleslaw & french fries

Point State Park

Picture of Point State Park
601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

- About 0.9 mile drive (8 min) or 0.6 mile walk (15 min) from Embassy Suites


* Festivals & Activities for Labor Day: TBD


* Visit the Fort Pitt Museum & Blockhouse for historical look into western Pennsylvania's role during the French & Indian War and the American Revolution. Copy the link below for more info.

https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/visit/fort-pitt/


PARKING

Parking lot is located along Commonwealth Place (across from the Post Gazette building) and there is a fee to park. There is also limited metered parking along Commonwealth Place near the park entrance and several parking lots and garages are located within walking distance of the park.


HOURS OF OPERATION

Open Everyday: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Carnegie Science Center

Picture of Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
(412) 237-3400

- About 1.8 mile drive (10 min) or 1.5 mile walk (35 min) from the Embassy Suites


* Across the street from Acrisure Stadium (Steelers Stadium)


ADMISSION

Adult (13 - 64)

$25.00


Senior (65+)

$20.00


Child (3–12)

$15.00


Children 2 & Under

Free


PARKING

The parking rate is $6.00 per vehicle for both the Main Lot and the North Lot. If the Main Lot is full, additional Science Center parking is available across the street in the North Lot. There is a crosswalk from the North Lot to the Main Lot for your convenience.


ACCESSIBILITY

An accessible entrance is located directly under the main building entrance/portico. This ground-level entrance is visible from the west side of the building.


HOURS OF OPERATION

Open Daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(All tickets will be sold for timed entry every 30 minutes)


Requin (SS 481)

Open Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.

(weather and river conditions permitting)

Acrisure Stadium

Picture of Acrisure Stadium
100 Art Rooney Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

HOME OF THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS


- About 2.0 mile drive (8 min) or 1.4 mile walk (30 min) from the Embassy Suites

PNC Park

Picture of PNC Park
115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

HOME OF THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES


- About 0.8 mile drive (10 min) or 0.7 mile walk (15 min) from the Embassy Suites

Rivers Casino

Picture of Rivers Casino
777 Casino Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
(412) 231-7777

- About 2.0 mile drive (10 min) or 1.7 mile walk (35 min) from the Embassy Suites


* Located next to the Carnegie Science Museum


*NOTE: No one under the age of 21 is permitted within the parking garage unless accompanied by an individual over the age of 21. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to be inside Rivers Casino.


PARKING

Free



The Andy Warhol Museum

Picture of The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
(412) 237-8300

- About 0.8 mile drive (5 min) or 0.7 mile walk (15 min) from the Embassy Suites


ADMISSION

Adult (19 - 64)

$25.00


Child (3 - 18) & Student with ID

$13.00


Children 2 & Under

Free


Senior (65+)

$13.00


PARKING

Museum parking is $8.00 (Cash Only) in The Warhol lot which is located on the northeast corner of Sandusky and East General Robinson Streets, and the entrance is on East General Robinson Street. A large Brillo Box parking attendant booth is next to the entrance. Additional public parking is available north of the museum in the East General Robinson Street parking garage. Prices vary.


ACCESSIBILITY

The museum’s main entrance at 117 Sandusky Street is wheelchair accessible. The staff entrance at East General Robinson Street is equipped with a lift.


HOURS OF OPERATION

Saturday - Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Senator John Heinz History Center

Picture of Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
(412) 454-6000

- About 0.5 mile drive (5 min) or 0.5 mile walk (15 min) from the Embassy Suites


ADMISSION

Adult (18-64)

$20.00


Senior (65+)

$18.00


Child (6-17)

$11.00


Children 5 & Under

Free


Students with Valid IDs

$11.00


Retired & Active Duty Military

$2.00 off admission


PARKING

There are four parking lots within walking distance to the History Center: 11th and Smallman Street Lot, Convention Center Garage, Grant Street Transportation Center Garage, and 13th and Smallman Street Lot. Prices vary.


ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible parking is available in the surrounding parking lots and the galleries are also wheelchair accessible.


HOURS OF OPERATION

Open Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

South Side

Picture of South Side
1514 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA

- About 2.5 mile drive (10 min) from the Embassy Suites


* Numerous restaurants and bars


* Visit Mario's South Side Saloon for a yard long beer!

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum

Picture of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
4141 Fifth Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
(412) 621-4253

- About 3.8 mile drive (10 min) from the Embassy Suites

- About 0.5 mile drive (3 min) or 0.4 mile walk (10 min) from Heinz Chapel


ADMISSION

Adult (18 - 54)

$15.00


Child (5 - 17)

$5.00


Children 4 & Under

Free


Senior (55+)

$10.00


College Students with valid student ID

$5.00


Military & Veterans

Free


PARKING

Utilize the public parking garage located below the museum's front lawn accessible via Bigelow Blvd, the side street to the right of the building.


ACCESSIBILITY

There is a drop off ramp for those unable to use stairs to access the building which is located on University Place, the side street to the left of the building.


HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


*Closed on Labor Day*

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Picture of Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
(412) 622-3131

- About 3.5 mile drive (12 min) from the Embassy Suites

- About 0.1 mile walk (3 min) or 0.3 mile drive (2 min) from Heinz Chapel


ADMISSION

*Includes Museum Natural History AND Art*

Adult (19 - 64)

$25.00


Senior (65+)

$20.00


Child (3-18) & Student with ID

$15.00


Children 2 & Under

Free


Weekdays after 3:00 p.m.

$12.00


Active Military & Veterans

50% Off


PARKING

The entrance to the parking garage is located on the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Craig Street. There is a $10.00 flat rate upon entry. Both cash and card are accepted.


ACCESSIBILITY

The museum is wheelchair accessible. Power assist doors are located at the museum’s main entrances at the front of the building on Forbes Avenue, at the rear of the building via the parking garage, and at the Portal Entry.

Standard, manual wheelchairs are available free of charge at the museum coat rooms on first-come, first-served basis.


HOURS OF OPERATION

Friday - Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Carnegie Museum of Art

Picture of Carnegie Museum of Art
4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
(412) 622-3131

- About 3.5 mile drive (12 min) from the Embassy Suites

- About 0.1 mile walk (3 min) or 0.3 mile drive (2 min) from Heinz Chapel


ADMISSION

*Includes Museum of Art AND Natural History*

Adult (19 - 64)

$25.00


Senior (65+)

$20.00


Child (3 - 18) & Student with ID

$15.00


Children 2 & Under

Free


Weekdays after 3:00 p.m.

$12.00


Active Military & Veterans

50% Off


PARKING

The parking lot is located directly behind the museum and may be accessed from the intersection of Forbes Avenue and South Craig Street. Cash and credit cards are accepted at pay stations. There is a $10.00 flat rate.


ACCESSIBILITY

Enter the museum at the Fountain Plaza on the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Craig Street with ramps and automatic doors, the Sculpture Court near the parking garage with automatic doors and elevator access, or the Carriage Drive entrance on Forbes Avenue.


HOURS OF OPERATION

Friday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning

Picture of Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning
4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
(412) 624-6000

- About 3.8 mile drive (10 min) from the Embassy Suites

- Across the street from Heinz Chapel


ADMISSION

Free


PARKING

There is metered parking available on three sides of the Cathedral of Learning (Forbes Avenue, S. Bellefield, and Fifth Avenue).


ACCESSIBILITY

Copy the link below for map of accessible entrances in the building and in the area.

https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/disability-access/campus-map-ada-accessibility


HOURS OF OPERATION

Open Daily: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Picture of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
(412) 622-6914

- About 4.2 mile drive (15 min) from the Embassy Suites

- About 0.9 mile drive (5 min) or 0.6 mile walk (13 min) from Heinz Chapel


ADMISSION

Adult (19-61)

$21.95


Senior (62+) & Students Over 18

$19.95


Child (2 – 18)

$13.95


Children Under 2

Free


PARKING

Parking is FREE for visitors available in the center island on Schenley Drive. Metered street parking available on either side of Schenley Drive is also free after 6:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday and all day on Sundays.


ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible parking is available near the Conservatory's front entrance, running parallel to the bike lane. Our gardens are wheelchair accessible with the exception of the Stove Room, located in our west wing. Manual wheelchairs are available at admissions free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.


HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday –Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Picture of Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
(412) 665-3640

- About 7.0 mile drive (15 min) from the Embassy Suites


ADMISSION (Varies based on date)

Adult (14-59)

$19.00 - $26.00


Child (2-13)

$16.00 - $23.00


Children Under 2

Free


Senior (60+)

$17.00 - $24.00


PARKING

Free


ACCESSIBILITY

All Zoo facilities can accommodate our guests in accordance with ADA standards.

Wheelchairs: $10 per day

Electric scooters: $35 per day

Strollers: $10.00 - $13.00 per day


HOURS OF OPERATION

Open Daily: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Gates Close: 4:30 p.m.

Kennywood Amusement Park

Picture of Kennywood Amusement Park
4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15122, USA
(412) 461-0500

- About 10.5 mile drive (20 min) from Embassy Suites


ADMISSION

Adult (4-64)

$39.99


Senior (65+)

$34.99


Children Under 4

Free


PARKING

Free Parking - Gate A


Preferred Parking - Gate B

$20.00 per vehicle


ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible Parking - Gate B

You can access accessible parking (with approved placard) by entering the preferred parking lot and following all directional signage. Copy the link below for the accessibility guide.

https://www.kennywood.com/prepare-your-visit/people---services/people-with-disabilities


HOURS OF OPERATION

- Hours dependent on date

Hop On Hop Off Bus

Picture of Hop On Hop Off Bus
2720 Sidney Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203
412-381-8687

* Closest stop to the Embassy Suites is at the Omni William Penn Hotel which is across the street from the hotel. This bus stops at almost all of the destinations on this page.


COST

Adult (13-64)

$39.95


Children 12 & Under

$24.95


Senior (65+)

$37.95


Military & Veterans (with valid ID card)

$34.95

Visit Pittsburgh

Picture of Visit Pittsburgh

Great website resource for all activities, festivals and landmarks in Pittsburgh!