Please RSVP by July 1, 2025. Thank you!

Alex & Sierra

September 21, 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA
121 Days To Go!

Please RSVP by July 1, 2025. Thank you!

Alex & Sierra

September 21, 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA
121 Days To Go!

Things we recommend while in the burgh

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The list below is not exhaustive — just some personal recommendations. In our experience all of these recommendations require purchase of tickets ranging from $20-$25 each except for Randyland and the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, which can be enjoyed for free. There are many parks and neighborhoods around Pittsburgh worth exploring if you want to avoid buying tickets, so long as you’re up for a walk.

If you visit these (or any other) places in Pittsburgh, take pictures; the brides would love to see and hear about your experiences! Happy traveling!

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

799 Pinkerton Run Rd, Oakdale, PA 15071, USA

Wait, isn't this where the wedding is being held? Yes, it most certainly is. Guests of the wedding (that’s you!) may explore the flowers, trails, and views for free the day of the wedding. Just let the front desk know you will be attending the Mortimer-Eastland wedding later. If you want to go at another time, you will have to pay an entrance fee.

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National Aviary

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700 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

This place was a blast. Highly recommend, especially if you love nature and birds. Within walking distance from Randyland, the Mattress Factory, the Museum of Illusions, and Andy Warhol Museum.

Say hi to Sierra’s friend Pierogi the penguin!

Mattress Factory

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509 Jacksonia St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

This modern art museum spans several different buildings on the same block. If you’re into modern art, we recommend it. If you have physical disabilities and require an elevator to get up and down stairs, we unfortunately cannot recommend this attraction. This is right down the road from Randyland and within walking distance of the National Aviary.

The Frick Pittsburgh Museums & Gardens

7227 Reynolds St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, USA

Check back in June for the brides' review.

Randyland

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1501 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
(412) 342-8152

This place was very interesting, if small. At no charge, you can walk through this hodge-podge collection of colorful items that stand testament to how a single man's need for creative outlet can turn into a one-of-a-kind attraction. This is very close to the Aviary and the Mattress Factory.

Museum of Illusions

267 North Shore Drive Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15212

Check back in June for the brides' review.


Within walking distance of the National Aviary and Andy Warhol Museum.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
If you love plants, there’s a ton here — wonderful mix of colorful art and lush greenhouse plants, plus . . . trains! Within walking distance of the Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History.

The Andy Warhol Museum

117 Sandusky St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

Check back in June for the brides' review.


Within walking distance of the Museum of Illusions and the National Aviary.

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Wanna see some baseball? There’s a home Pittsburgh Pirates game on September 19th and 20th, in the evening.

Carnegie Science Center

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1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Are you a fellow nerd? View and interact with a plethora of science-related exhibits and attractions at the Carnegie Science Center, located near the Pittsburgh Pirates stadium.


Fun fact: Growing up, Sierra spent lots of time at the Carnegie Science Center, including her junior prom (where she spent more time doing science than dancing).