Living near Pittsburgh we have plenty of opportunities available to us for fun adventures on the weekends.
One of our favorite places to visit is the Carnegie Science Center.
This huge facility has a bunch of different areas that explore everything from space travel, to robots to the human body.
One of our Mousekatot’s favorite places is the miniature railroad.
This railroad has been a staple of this facility for many years and offers an interesting perspective of our local area.
The railroad covers all four seasons and offers a look at all the distinct places and areas that make southwestern Pennsylvania what it is including the steel mills, coal towns, farming areas and also key landmarks in the area.
One area that is really fun for your little one is where a volunteer can invite them up to do the train whistle.
Lily had the most fun looking at the different scenes trying to see what the people were doing. She also loved that the scenes would go from day to night and all the lights would come on inside the houses and around the towns.
There is also a surprise train for those who are fans of “Thomas the Tank Engine.”
The cost of the miniature railroad is included with admission to the science center and is a really nice place to visit and teach your kids about the Pittsburgh area and the history of the region.
What are your favorite places to visit for weekend adventures? Leave your comments below.
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