Pittsburgh is a welcoming destination with plenty of family-friendly attractions for visitors to enjoy. Admire the beautiful flowers and flitting butterflies at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, give your kids a chance to indulge their curiosity at the Carnegie Science Center or the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, or spend the afternoon with the animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. You can also take advantage of the city's waterfront location and rent a kayak or visit the Sandcastle water park.