Tours + Guides
A-1 RIVER EXPEDITIONS:
800/463-9873, Website
New River Gorge
900 Broadway Avenue, Oak Hill, W.Va.
Discover adventure, nature and history in West Virginia's New River Gorge with the area's best outfitter as your host. Let River Expeditions be your guide on the New River or Gauley River. Float trips to extreme whitewater trips available. Fun for everyone - age 6+. Call for information/reservations 1.800.463.9873 or visit www.raftinginfo.com. Approximately 4 hours from Pittsburgh area. Kids raft for 1/2 price on the Upper New River!
BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY:
814/355-2917, Website
320 W. High St., train station, Bellefonte
Call or visit Web for ticket information.
GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET:
412/355-7980, Website
Station Square Dock, South Side
Narrated sightseeing cruises include Sunset Sightseeing, Lock and Dam, Sunday Ice Cream Social and Good Ship Lollipop. Sailing Memorial Day through Labor Day; weekends in May, Sept. and Oct. Prices vary; call for pricing.
GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET:
412/355-7980, Website
Station Square Dock, South Side
Variety of dining cruises include Captain’s Dinner Dance Cruise, Chick ‘N Ribs Dinner Cruise, Sunday Dinner Cruise, International Dinner Cruise, Captain Jack’s Fish Fry Cruise, Golden Triangle Luncheon Cruise, Gospel Cruise, Picnic Lunch Cruise. Prices vary; call for pricing, schedule.
IRON CITY BREWING COMPANY:
412/682-7401, Website
3340 Liberty Ave, Lawrenceville
Schedule a tour and learn how Iron City Beer is made.
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm.
JUST DUCKY TOURS:
412/402-3825, Website
125 W. Station Square Dr., Station Square
One-hour narrated land and water tours on restored WWII amphibious vehicles. Tickets available at Station Square. Walk-ups welcome; reservations strongly recommended. Adults, $19; children 3-12, $15; children under 2, $5.
JUST LADIES TRAVEL CLUB:
412/276-6711, Website
418 Chestnut St., Carnegie
A travel club designed for the female traveler. Gatherings and social events held monthly to introduce you to women with similar travel interest.
Hours: M-F, 9:30am-5:30pm
MOLLY’S TROLLEYS:
412/281-2085, Website
3046 Penn Ave., Strip District
A Pittsburgh-based trolley service that specializes in group events from corporate and convention delegates to family and military reunions, weddings, proms and other special events. The 1920s-style trolleys are 32 passenger capacity, handicapped accessible, have heating and air-conditioning, comfortable seats and panoramic windows.
OIL CREEK AND TITUSVILLE RAILROAD:
814/676-1733, Website
7 Elm St., Oil City
Historical tour lasts 2 1/2 hours, with tour guides and taped commentary describing history of Oil Creek Valley with Col. Edwin Drake and discovery of oil. Visit the website for a full calendar of upcoming events. Adults, $15; kids 3-12, $9; senior citizens, $13. Call for special family rates and availability
PITTSBURGH WALKING:
412/362-8451, Website
205 Elysian St., Point Breeze
Walking tours by reservation only. Range of natural, cultural, environmental, art and architectural history. Tours can cover downtown, Oakland, East End or the North Side and may include a stop for dinner or lunch. $50 minimum for one hour; $100 minimum for 3 hours; $15 per person for one hour; $20 per person for more than one hour. Cash or checks.
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