KID-FrIenDly GuIDe TO DOWnTOWn

KID-Friendly Guide
TO DOWNTOWN
Spring 2010
Your Urban Playground Awaits…
Downtown Pittsburgh is not only a great place to live, work, shop and dine, it’s
also great for kids! Bring the entire family Downtown for a fun-filled day or weekend where there’s something for everyone. If your kids can’t get enough of our
neighborhood, sign them up for one of the multiple summer camps or educational classes while you enjoy quiet time at a salon, coffee shop, or the newlyrenovated Market Square.
Have a Smart Phone?
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) has made every effort to provide
the most accurate information in our Kid-Friendly Guide to Downtown. To
report corrections, please call us at (412) 566-4190.You can also send
corrections to PDP@DowntownPittsburgh.com.
Smart phone users can easily find the venues listed in this guide with the PDP's
new mobile-friendly site. Go to http://m.downtownpittsburgh.com and within
seconds, you can easily find parking, dining and more! For a map, simply type in
the address and click search.
KID-friendly guide
Spring 2010
The listings below are just some of the many kid-friendly venues in our neighborhood.
Come down and explore our urban playground with your little ones—you’ll leave feeling like a kid again!
So Much to Do,
So Little Time!
Kid-Friendly Events
Search for kid-friendly events via our online
events calendar at
www.DowntownPittsburgh.com
Venue
CONTACT
No Tears at this Party! Make Your Child’s Birthday Unforgettable
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
10 Children’s Way, Allegheny Square
www.pittsburghkids.org
Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky Street
www.warhol.org
National Aviary of Pittsburgh
Allegheny Commons West, 700 Arch St.
www.aviary.org
Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman Street
www.heinzhistorycenter.org
Carnegie Science Center/Highmark
Sports Works
One Allegheny Avenue
www.carnegiesciencecenter.org
ToonSeum
945 Liberty Avenue
www.toonseum.org
Gateway Clipper
350 W. Station Square Drive
www.gatewayclipper.com
School’s Out for Summer! Summer Camps/ Tours/Classes
Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky Street
www.warhol.org
Urban Baby Tours­
Various locations Downtown
www.urbanbabytours.com
Venue
CONTACT
Your Active City— Walking and
Pedicab Tours
Various locations Downtown
www.youractivecity.com
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks
Foundation – free guided walking
tours of Downtown
Various locations Downtown
www.phlf.org
Heinz Field
100 Art Rooney Avenue
www.steelers.com
PNC Park
115 Federal Street
www.pittsburghpirates.com
National Aviary of Pittsburgh
Allegheny Commons West, 700 Arch St.
www.aviary.org
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
YouthALIVE!
10 Children’s Way, Allegheny Square
www.pittsburghkids.org
Summer Reading at
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
612 Smithfield Street
www.carnegielibrary.org
Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman Street
www.heinzhistorycenter.org
August Wilson Center
980 Liberty Avenue
www.augustwilsoncenter.org
Point Park University
(Ages 10 and Up)
201 Wood Street
www.pointpark.edu
Shopping with your Munchkin
Macy’s
400 Fifth Avenue
www.macys.com
Saks Fifth Avenue
513 Smithfield Street
www.saksfifthavenue.com
Hometowne Sports
225 W. Station Square Drive
www.stationsquare.com
Burlington Coat Factory
339 Sixth Avenue
www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
SW Randall’s Toys & Gifts
630 Smithfield Street
www.swrandalltoys.com
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KID-friendly guide
Spring 2010
Venue
CONTACT
Venue
Pittsburgh Popcorn Company
822 Liberty Avenue
www.pghpopcorn.com
Houlihan’s
Kids Footlocker
326 Fifth Avenue
412-201-5290
Fries, Fruit & Fun! Kid-Friendly Dining/Snack Options
*Please call ahead for hours or check the listings on our Website.The options provided are just
some of the many kid-friendly dining venues throughout Downtown. You can find additional
listings for sandwich and pizza shops on our Website.
Fifth Avenue Place Food Court
120 Fifth Avenue
www.fifthavenueplacepa.com
PPG Place Food Court
600 Six PPG Place
www.ppgplace.com
Asiago Express
Au Bon Pain
Einstein Brothers Bagels
Fernando’s Gourmet Eatery
Grecian Isles
Au Bon Pain
Little China
Charley’s Grilled Subs
Market Street Deli
Flamers
Market Street Grill
Fresh Corner
River City Inn
Sbarro
Sbarro
Fast Food
Wok & Grill
McDonald’s Locations:
Caffe Amante
Fifth Avenue Beanery
One Oxford Centre Food Court
CONTACT
301 Grant Street
www.shopoxford.com
Au Bon Pain
500 Liberty Avenue
412-391-5470
505 Smithfield Street
412-281-1777
608 Wood Street
412-261-2281
Wendy’s Locations:
Easy Street
G’s Restaurant and Pizzeria
349 Fifth Avenue
412-281-3720
Paradiso Ristorante
502 Liberty Avenue
412-281-0419
Subway Locations:
Paradiso Express
Sushi and Rolls
Station Square & Food Court
Buca Di Beppo
225 W. Station Square Drive
www.stationsquare.com
401 Wood Street
412-471-7277
411 Seventh Avenue
412-391-3177
703 Liberty Avenue
412-434-7827
526 Penn Avenue
412-281-2279
Hard Rock Café
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KID-friendly guide
Spring 2010
Venue
930 Penn Avenue
CONTACT
Venue
412-281-7335
Starbucks
Arby’s
604 Wood Street
412-391-0746
Weiner World
626 Smithfield Street
412-566-7119
Market Square
2 Market Square
www.downtownpittsburgh.com
A&J Ribs
412-281-1105
Bella Sera Urban Trattoria
www.bellaseramarketsquare.com
Fat Tommy’s Pizzeria
www.fattommyspizzeria.com
George Aiken
(412) 391-6358
La Gondola Pizzeria
(412) 261-5252
Las Velas Mexican Restaurant and Tequila
Bar
www.lasvelasmex.com
MixStirs Cafe
www.mixstirs.com
Moe’s Southwest Grill
www.moes.com
Primanti Brothers
www.primantibrothers.com
Subway
www.subway.com
The Original Oyster House
www.originaloysterhousepittsburgh.com
Bruegger’s Bagels
www.brueggers.com
Cherrie’s Diner
412-281-8182
Crazy Mocha
www.crazymocha.com
Dunkin’ Donuts
www.dunkindonuts.com
Mancini’s Bakery
www.mancinisbreadcompany.com
Nicholas Coffee Company
www.nicholascoffee.com
Prantl’s Bakery
www.shop.prantlsbakery.com
CONTACT
www.starbucks.com
Other Dining Options
Max & Erma’s
Tuesday’s Kids under 12 eat for free, visit website
for details
630 Stanwix Street
www.maxandermas.com
Six Penn Kitchen
146 6th Street
www.sixpennkitchen.com
August Henry’s
946 Penn Avenue
www.augusthenrys.com
Grille on 7th
130 7th Street
www.grilleonseventh.com
Tonic Bar and Grill
971 Liberty Avenue
www.tonicpittsburgh.com
Big Mama’s House of Southern Cuisine
961 Liberty Avenue
www.bigmamashosc.com
Bigelow Grille
1 Bigelow Square
www.bigelowgrille.com
Dozen Bake Shop
807 Liberty Avenue
www.dozenbakeshop.com
Arcade Bakery at Macy’s
400 5th Avenue
www.macys.com
Sweetlix Frozen Yogurt
820 Liberty Avenue
www.sweetlixyogurt.com
Learning Made Fun: Art & Culture
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
10 Children’s Way, Allegheny Square
www.pittsburghkids.org
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Venue
CONTACT
Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman Street
www.heinzhistorycenter.org
Run Around Downtown! Recreation/Fitness
August Wilson Center
980 Liberty Avenue
www.augustwilsoncenter.org
Farmers Markets
Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky Street
www.warhol.org
Market Square—Thursdays
2 Market Square
www.downtownpittsburgh.com
National Aviary in Pittsburgh
www.aviary.org
City County Building—Fridays
414 Grant Street
www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us
707/709 Penn Gallery
707 Penn Avenue
www.pgharts.org
Art Institute of Pittsburgh Gallery
420 Blvd. of the Allies
412-263-6600
SPACE
812 Liberty Avenue
www.spacepittsburgh.org
Wood Street Galleries
601 Wood Street
www.woodstreetgalleries.org
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
803 Liberty Avenue
www.pgarts.org
Byham Theater
101 Sixth Street
www.pgharts.org
O’Reilly Theater
621 Penn Avenue
www.pgharts.org
The Rink and Fountain at PPG Place
4 PPG Place
www.ppgplace.com/rink
Heinz Hall
600 Penn Avenue
www.pgharts.org
Golden Triangle Bike Rental
600 First Avenue
www.bikepittsburgh.com
Carnegie Science Center/ Highmark Sports
Works
One Allegheny Avenue
www.carnegiesciencecenter.org
Kayak Pittsburgh
located under the Sixth St. Bridge
www.kayakpittsburgh.org
ToonSeum Cartoon Museum
945 Liberty Avenue
www.toonseum.org
The Water Steps
North Shore, by stadiums
809 Liberty Avenue
www.pgharts.org
Kidsburgh
www.visitpittsburgh.com; discounts
available if you book your hotel stay
online or call 1-877-LOVEPGH
Venture Outdoors
www.ventureoutdoors.org
The Water Steps
North Shore, by stadiums
Harris Theater
Venue
CONTACT
Parks and Plazas
Friends of the Riverfront, Inc.
www.friendsoftheriverfront.org
CitiParks—Pittsburgh Parks and Recreation
www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Point State Park
www.pointstatepark.com
Riverlife
www.riverlifepgh.org
Market Square
www.downtownpittsburgh.com
Mellon Square Park
www.pittsburghparks.org
Katz Plaza
www.pgharts.org
Recreation
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