- 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.
- 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.
- 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/
- 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
- 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.
- 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)
HOME OF THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS
- About 2.0 mile drive (8 min) or 1.4 mile walk (30 min) from the Embassy Suites
HOME OF THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES
- About 0.8 mile drive (10 min) or 0.7 mile walk (15 min) from the Embassy Suites
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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*
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
* 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
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