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Monongahela InclinevsPittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Both are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium ranks significantly better than Monongahela Incline. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium scores 81 with approval from 3 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Monongahela Incline
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Atlas Obscura
Grandview Avenue, Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
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Lonely Planet "The South Side, bursting with shops, eateries, bars and cool characters, is a great place for strolling." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It’s one of the oldest operating funiculars in America and to ride it up the mountain is to gain a bird’s-eye perspective of the scale of Pittsburgh and its rivers and neighborhoods." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The United States’s oldest funicular railway glides up and down a steep Pittsburgh street. " Full review
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
1 Wild Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Lonely Planet "Folks with kids to entertain might want to seek out the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium , or for wet fun in the summer, the Sandcastle Waterpark."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The interactiveKids Kingdom show welcomes children of all ages, while in the aquarium visitors can see the stingray tunnel and the shark tank." Full review
Afar Magazine "My favorite exhibit at the Pittsburgh Zoo? The window where you can play with the sea lions underwater! They are so fun and amazingly agile in the water." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Pittsburgh Zoo is impressively comprehensive, providing a look at a vast array of diverse creatures, as well as habitats." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Invites you to explore different habitats: the Asian forest, home to snow leopards and Siberian tigers; the popular tropical forest, inhabited by monkeys and gorillas." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium primarily focuses on conservation and education. The Zoo is sprawling and beautiful, with several endangered species on display."
Pittsburgh Travel Guide
June 15, 2021
