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Rivers of Steel: Explorer Sightseeing Tours


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Rivers of Steel Dock
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
United States

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Rivers of Steel: Explorer Sightseeing Tours

Rivers of Steel: Explorer Sightseeing Tours
Rivers of Steel: Explorer Sightseeing Tours
Rivers of Steel: Explorer Sightseeing Tours
Rivers of Steel: Explorer Sightseeing Tours
Rivers of Steel: Explorer Sightseeing Tours
Rivers of Steel: Explorer Sightseeing Tours
Rivers of Steel: Explorer Sightseeing Tours
Rivers of Steel: Explorer Sightseeing Tours
Rivers of Steel: Explorer Sightseeing Tours

(??.? miles from you)

Rivers of Steel Dock
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
United States


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Why You Should Go...

Rivers of Steel's PGH 101: An Intro to Innovation is a 90-minute sightseeing cruise of Pittsburgh's three rivers on the 94-foot Explorer riverboat.

This cruise tells how Pittsburgh became

The tour digs deep into Pittsburgh's origins to share how the region's industries have been on the vanguard of industrial reinvention for more than 250 years. It explains how those industries were influenced by the region's topography, natural resources, and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Why You Should Go...

Rivers of Steel's PGH 101: An Intro to Innovation is a 90-minute sightseeing cruise of Pittsburgh's three rivers on the 94-foot Explorer riverboat.

This cruise tells how Pittsburgh became the dynamic city it is today, known as a modern tech and robotics hub built on a foundation of industry, capital, and reinvention.

The tour digs deep into Pittsburgh's origins to share how the region's industries have been on the vanguard of industrial reinvention for more than 250 years. It explains how those industries were influenced by the region's topography, natural resources, and entrepreneurial spirit.

What You Should Know...

Open: Seasonally: June, July, August

Hours:

10:30am - 8:00pm

3:30pm - 8:00pm

3:30pm - 8:00pm

10:30am - 8:00pm

Cost: Less than $50

Payment: Cash, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover

Extra Fun...

Insider Info

Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. Earlier arrivals will have to wait landside.

Outside food and beverages are permitted. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Tours embark at 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm on Thursdays and Fridays through August; as well as 10:30 am and 1:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays through September. Schedule is subject to change.

Fun Facts

Explorer is highly unique - a green riverboat, it's the world's first vessel to have LEED standards applied to its entire engineering and construction process. It was designed to host environmental science programs for K-12 students. Proceeds from tours support student programs.

Travelling at gentle speeds, the Explorer offers a comfortable cruising experience. Exterior decks allow for unobstructed views and interior rooms are temperature controlled with expansive windows. 

For over 25 years, Rivers of Steel, a non-profit organization, has worked to tell the stories of southwestern Pennsylvania; visitors learn about Pittsburgh's steel heritage by taking a tour of the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark. Visit riversofsteel.com for more information.

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Why You Should Go...

Rivers of Steel's PGH 101: An Intro to Innovation is a 90-minute sightseeing cruise of Pittsburgh's three rivers on the 94-foot Explorer riverboat.

This cruise tells how Pittsburgh became the dynamic city it is today, known as a modern tech and robotics hub built on a foundation of industry, capital, and reinvention.

The tour digs deep into Pittsburgh's origins to share how the region's industries have been on the vanguard of industrial reinvention for more than 250 years. It explains how those industries were influenced by the region's topography, natural resources, and entrepreneurial spirit.

More...

What You Should Know...

Open: Seasonally: June, July, August

Hours: 10:30am - 8:00pm
3:30pm - 8:00pm
3:30pm - 8:00pm
10:30am - 8:00pm

Cost: Less than $50

Payment: Cash, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover

How You Can Follow...

EXTRA FUN

Insider Info

Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. Earlier arrivals will have to wait landside.

Outside food and beverages are permitted. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Tours embark at 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm on Thursdays and Fridays through August; as well as 10:30 am and 1:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays through September. Schedule is subject to change.

Fun Facts

Explorer is highly unique - a green riverboat, it's the world's first vessel to have LEED standards applied to its entire engineering and construction process. It was designed to host environmental science programs for K-12 students. Proceeds from tours support student programs.

Travelling at gentle speeds, the Explorer offers a comfortable cruising experience. Exterior decks allow for unobstructed views and interior rooms are temperature controlled with expansive windows. 

For over 25 years, Rivers of Steel, a non-profit organization, has worked to tell the stories of southwestern Pennsylvania; visitors learn about Pittsburgh's steel heritage by taking a tour of the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark. Visit riversofsteel.com for more information.

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