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Itinerary

Day 1 – Friday – Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Science Center – Dinner Cruise

Arrive this afternoon in Pittsburgh, PA where you start with a visit to the Carnegie Science Center.  Explore five floors of interactive exhibits filled with over 200+ interactive exhibits. Discover what it’s like to work on a space station in SpacePlace. Soar to distant galaxies in Buhl Planetarium and explore outer space in the new exhibition Mars: The Next Giant Leap. Take a tour of western Pennsylvania’s history in the world-renowned Miniature Railroad & Village. Jump into the science of sports and fitness at Highmark SportsWorks, where you can become a human yo-yo. Come aboard USS Requin (SS 481), a real submarine moored in the Ohio River. Learn about Pennsylvania’s waterways in H2Oh! and get a closer look at some of the state’s native species. See real preserved human organs and learn about the amazing biology of the human body.

Next, check into your hotel for a two-night stay.  Tonight, enjoy a dinner cruise on the Gateway Clipper.  Enjoy a delicious dinner, live music, and scenic view of Pittsburgh. (D)

Day 2 – Saturday – Music in the Parks Festival – Afternoon at Kennywood – Awards Ceremony

Today features the Music in the Parks Festival.  Music In The Parks is an educationally focused music festival that provides school performance ensembles with the opportunity to learn from exceptional conductors in the field of music education today.

Student musicians will learn from adjudicators to improve musical growth, achievement and recognition for both the individuals and the participating music programs.

After a morning of Festival activities, enjoy the afternoon at Kennywood.  This amusement park offers an unmatched mix of more than 40 modern attractions and one-of-a-kind classic rides, including eight roller coasters including The Phantom’s Revenge – the #1 coaster in the country.  There are extreme thrill rides, water attractions, an area themed to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and more!   Lunch will be included today in the park.

You will also celebrate the Music in The Park Awards Ceremony today at Kennywood.

Dinner is included this evening at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day 3 – Sunday – Heinz History Center – Depart for Home

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Heinz History Center.  Ketch-up on Western Pennsylvania history at the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh!  The Center is Pennsylvania’s largest history museum with six floors of engaging exhibitions.

Explore the “Neighborhood of Make Believe” in the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood exhibit, which includes the original living room set, puppets, and other iconic objects from the beloved children’s television show. Take a selfie next to an 11-foot Heinz ketchup bottle and immerse yourself in the delicious 150-year history of the H.J. Heinz Company.

The museum’s flagship exhibit, Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation, is where you can flex like Rosie the Riveter, learn about the region’s contributions to the Apollo 11 moon landing mission, and see how Pittsburgh transformed from a steel-making industrial powerhouse to a worldwide leader in technology, medicine, and education.

You can also experience the journey of Black freedom seekers and discover Pittsburgh’s importance to the Underground Railroad inside the powerful From Slavery to Freedom exhibit.

Depart for home following your visit. (B)

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