Winter Romance in Pittsburgh
A perfect place to bring your special someone for a romantic evening, Phipp's Conservatory's lush, fragrant paths are warm and in bloom year-round. Look for candlelight evenings throughout the year, including a special Valentine's Day tour.
Enjoy a "wild" time at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. A romantic place for strolling and hand-holding, the Zoo features everything from adorable baby elephants and Amur tigers to polar bears and a rare Komodo dragon. During the chilly winter months, warm up in the steamy indoor rainforest or tropical aquarium.
One of the most picturesque places in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Cemetery is also unexpectedly romantic with 300 acres of rolling hills and monuments encompassing a wide variety of architectural styles. A favorite with history buffs, the cemetery houses generations of Pittsburghers back to the French & Indian war. Stop and get a map to the graves of composer Stephen Collins Foster and America's first glamour girl, Lillian Russell.
Grab a date and head over to the Carnegie Science Center for a romantic evening under the stars in the Center's observatory and planetarium. For a special treat, learn how to interpret the Pittsburgh skies with "Stars Over Pittsburgh" or try one of the many evening laser shows.
Enjoy afternoon "high tea" or romantic evening cocktails in the Palm Court lobby lounge at the magnificent William Penn Hotel and follow it up with a symphony concert, play, or Broadway show at nearby Heinz Hall, the Byham Theater, or the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh's nearby Cultural District.
If you love experiencing the crisp, cool air of winter, Cook National Forest in northeast Pennsylvania features one of the original stands of trees on the continent. It's beautiful and serene, with an abundance of winter activities including hiking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Nearby are several B&Bs that cater to twosomes, including the popular Cook Homestead Bed and Breakfast.
