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Tuesday, June 30
Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater & Kentuck Knob
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$92; no children under the age of 13 allowed; lunch included
See Frank Lloyd Wright's work as illustrated by his famed houses Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. Completed in 1939, Fallingwater is as fresh today as when it was built. In 1986 this breathtaking house was judged by the American Institute of Architects to be the nation's most successful example of architectural design. Kentuck Knob was designed in 1953 and was constructed by local craftsmen whose skills earned the confidence of Mr. Wright himself. This house is built on a hexagonal grid and is constructed entirely of tidewater red cypress and native fieldstone. Do not miss this chance to see two of Frank Lloyd Wright's homes!
Wednesday, July 1
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball
6:30 p.m.-9:30 or 10 p.m.
$55
See the Pittsburgh Pirates play the Cubs at PNC Park! A bus will take you from the hotel to the ballpark and then return at the end of the game. This is Pirate Baseball Cap Night, so each guest will receive a hat upon entering the park.
Thursday, July 2
WQED
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
$19
As the nation's first community-supported public broadcaster, WQED has been on the air every day for more than 53 years. The station is southwestern Pennsylvania's equivalent of the concert hall, theater, schoolhouse and public library. On this private tour of the facility, see where Mr. Rogers got his start and much more!
Friday, July 3
Allegheny Observatory
8-11 p.m.
$27 
Become acquainted with the wonders of the night sky! The Allegheny Observatory is one of the major astronomical research institutions of the world. Although pioneering in pure research is its chief function, its telescopes and instrumental equipment are available for use by students of the university, and observatory astronomers teach both credit and non-credit classes at the university. After the tour, weather permitting, we will have the chance to view the night sky through the observatory’s telescopes.
Saturday, July 4
Pittsburgh City Tour
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
$20
Visit the Golden Triangle area, where you will see Pittsburgh's signature buildings including PPG Place, One Oxford Center, Liberty Center and CNG Tower and the old Alcoa building; find out how they impact our city. The tour also includes a drive through the North Side, which showcases our two new stadiums, PNC Park and Heinz Field. Finally, take a short drive through the Strip District, which features many different types of food as well as unique shopping places. This tour will truly give you the flavor of what Pittsburgh is all about!
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