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Destinations in this Roadtrip:

• Point State Park
  Located at the tip of Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, Point State Park has a fabulous water fountain, paved promenades along the riverfront and overlooks with dramatic views of the city, waterways, and hillside scenery. The park land was designated a National Historic Landmark for the role it played during the French and Indian War.

  By the early 1950s, the area had deteriorated into a commercial slum. It has been reclaimed and is now one of the nation's outstanding historical parks. The park is designated as a National Historic Landmark.

  A stone bleacher along the Allegheny River section of the park provides seating for outdoor concerts and other events. A bike and in-line skate route through Point State Park connects the North Shore Trail, the South Side Trail, and the Eliza Furnace Trail via bicycle routes through the city of Pittsburgh.

  The Fort Pitt Museum is devoted to the frontier period of local history. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on Mondays. On Sundays, the hours are from noon to 5 p.m. The Music Bastion in the eastern section of the park has been partially excavated to expose part of the Fort's original foundation as a permanent exhibit.

  The Fort Pitt Blockhouse is the oldest authentic building in Western Pennsylvania. Built by Colonel Henry Bouquet in 1764, it is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, on Sundays from 12 noon to 4 p.m. It is closed on Mondays.

  The main park entrance, riverfront wharf walkway, restrooms, numerous parking spaces and the water fountains are accessible. For more information about accessibility within Point State Park, contact the park office.

  The fountain at the headwaters of the Ohio River was dedicated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on August 30, 1974, marking the completion of the park. The fountain is operated daily from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. weather permitting, during the spring, summer and fall seasons.

• Rachel Carson Trail
  The Rachel Carson Trail is one of Western Pennsylvania's premier hiking trails, boasting miles of rugged, hilly terrain that challenge even the most seasoned hikers. The trail is extremely varied, traversing several county parks, following power and gas lines, skirting suburban homes and farms, crossing creeks, meandering through woods and fields, and passing along the edge of steep bluffs. The terrain along the route ranges from paved roads to some areas that are quite primitive and rugged. Spurs lead into the mansion area at Hartwood Acres County Park and the Rachel Carson Homestead in Springdale. Continuing urban development along the route of the trail may bring disruption and require rerouting from time to time. There are no camps or shelters along the way, meaning the trail is intended for day-hiking. The trail is relatively primitive and steep in places. No bridges have been built, so streams have to be crossed as-is.
• Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater
  Come visit one of the world's most significant architectural structures! The Wall Street Journal says that Fallingwater "surprises and inspires; Wright has pushed far beyond convention to rethink not only design and construction, but also the relationship of built space and the natural world, and even the nature of domestic life. The American Institute of Architects voted Fallingwater the Building of the Century in 2000; a national landmark and popular tourist destination, it is an acknowledged masterpiece."

  The key to the house is its setting---a natural rock ledge on a waterfall. Presented to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in 1963, Fallingwater is the only remaining great Wright house with its setting, original furnishings, and artwork intact. More than two million people have visited Fallingwater since it opened to the public in 1964.

  For a more leisurely, less-crowded tour, we suggest visiting Fallingwater on weekdays. Reservations are required to guarantee admission. During periods of high visitation, exact tour times cannot be guaranteed. Two-hour in-depth tours are also offered at 8:30 a.m. by reservation only. Fallingwater is open for 45-minute guided tours from April 1 through November every day, except Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. From December 1 through March 31, it is open for weekend tours (weather permitting).