Arboreta, Botanical Gardens & Zoos

Linesville Fish Culture Station
South of Linesville on Hartstown Road is the Linesville Fish Hatchery, a fun place for people of all ages to learn about fish cultivation and get up close and personal with the fish in the observation tank.
Elephants in Pittsburgh Zoo
Dedicated to education, research, and conservation, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium participates in 25 Species Survival Plans and proudly exhibits 32 threatened or endangered species. Its expansive, naturalistic habitats offer immersive encounters with wildlife from around the globe:
Falling Water
Nothing compares to experiencing Fallingwater in person. When planning your visit, allow an entire day to enjoy the house and its spectacular setting.
McConnell's Mill State Park
McConnell's Mill State Park is located on the Slippery Rock Creek gorge, one of the most beautiful natural scenic gorges in the United States. It features hiking trails, repelling, white water rafting, and a restored working grist mill.
Phipps Conservatory
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, gifted to Pittsburgh by steel magnate and philanthropist Henry Phipps, was envisioned as "a source of instruction as well as pleasure." A friend and business partner of Andrew Carnegie, Phipps left a legacy rooted in education, beauty, and civic generosi