This Beautiful 452-Acre Botanical Garden In Pittsburgh Is A Sight To Be Seen

We have the best of both worlds in Pittsburgh. If we're in the mood for fast-paced excitement, we just have to head downtown, to Station Square, or to the Strip District. Or, if we prefer peace and quiet, we can find plenty of that, too, especially at this botanical garden in Pittsburgh. Make it a solo visit or take the family for an unforgettable adventure among nature at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.

Wear comfy shoes; lather on the sunscreen (in the warmer months), and bring plenty of bottled water for your visit to the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden in Oakdale.

The sprawling 452-acre botanical garden features several paths - a grass path, a gravel path, a wood chip path, and a concrete path.

Each path will lead you to spectacular natural beauty, including a lily pond that you can cross on stepping stones.

Enjoy the shade of tall trees as you happen upon the larger-than-life bird's nest (you can even sit on it and snap pictures) that leads to...

A picture-perfect fairy garden. Follow the charming fairy houses to a small wooden cabin, just the right size for the kiddos. Kids can go inside, pick up a book, and read in the house or under one of the nearby trees.

Need a bit of a breather? Sit on one of the benches, relax, and just enjoy your surroundings. Find a bench by the picturesque pond, where...

You can admire the fish that live there. If you don't feel like exploring the garden on your own, you can join a guided tour for a separate fee.

The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden also hosts family-friendly, kid, and adult events throughout the year.

Explore Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, open Tuesday and Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Address: 799 Pinkerton Run Road, Oakdale, PA, 15071

Click here for the official website of the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Or, go here for Facebook.

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