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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before my latest Pittsburgh visit, I added Phipps to my to-do list last minute. I'm glad I remembered! We went on a perfect sunny warm day. I forgot how lovely this place is and the new wing is very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On my first visit to Pittsburgh in over 10 years, the lovely girl next to me on the plane told me I had to go to the Conservatory. So i dragged the boyfriend over and prepared him to look at flowers...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a morning of seeing the birds over at the Aviary, Catherine and I headed over to the Phipps. As Catherine is from Chicago and was visiting me for the weekend, I decided to show her stuff that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nicely run conservatory that has friendly staff and is just the right size for a day visit. Highlights include the outdoor gardens, and the butterfly gardens...There is a nice cafe serving...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A nice option for a bite to eat at the park, the cafe serves a nice range of salads, sandwiches, soups and pizzas and has a welcome number of vegetarian options. The prices are quite reasonable for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A beautiful place to spend a few hours! The conservatory is quite large with tons of different plant exhibits. My favorites were the orchids and the cacti. There's also currently a Frabel glass...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a teen, I worked at a botanical garden for two summers. Even now I always want to visit botanical gardens in any city I'm in--Phipps doesn't disappoint.My favorite room is the Tropical Forest...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is impossible to be unhappy in Phipps Conservatory. Go uplift your spirits. :D
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a pretty magical place for $14 (Free for Pitt students). There are seasonal themes for nearly every room so it is interesting to go back to it periodically. All the flowers and trees are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food - nice spot to grab lunch. A bit pricey, but tasty & local grown. Pizza, sandwiches, salads, etc. Outdoor seating is nice in decent weather. Free WiFi. Part of the Phipps Conservatory, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place exudes cheer in an understated way.If you're in Pittsburgh for a weekend or longer, this should be one of The Places To Visit. It's rarely crowded, it's inexpensive, and every room in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i wish that every city had a place like this, so that in the dead of winter i could trudge through the snowy streets of boston and walk into a beautiful victorian greenhouse. if you're visiting...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothings puts me in the holiday spirit more that a visit to Phipps Winter Flower Show. I love all the cute "animal" displays and the poinsettias, hanging baskets and the Xmas trees are beautiful and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the addition to this 1890s facilities is a new LEED Silver building. too bad you need to pre-arrange for a "green" tour of this thing. we ended up just checking it out. its about a hour tour. the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Used to take my kids here when they were younger. They loved it. Lots of fun and plenty to do.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They always have great shows, plant shows. Wow - imagine how I'd kick my own ass if I'd heard me say that just 15 years ago - their plant shows are awesome! **punch**Anyhow they really are. I love to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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we took our two year there on halloween and there when plenty of things for children to do and stuff to take home. reasonably priced
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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TAKE YOUR FAMILY AND GO HERE AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. THE SIGHTS AND SMELLS ARE WORTH IT ALONE.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Pittsburgh gem. I recently joined The Phipps because I am always impressed with the exhibits and my visit always puts me in a good mood. I've been at the Phipps in all seasons and attended a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the only person who isn't that wild about Phipps? It's interesting but big old turn of the century greenhouses are pretty cool in and of themselves, even if they don't have fruiting and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Woah, I figured I must have reviewed Phipps. But I haven't!I'm not a flower guy. I mean, they're ok and all, but I never figured I'd enjoy going to a flower garden. But I love Phipps. Everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was just here for an absolutely stunning Chihuly exhibit. Amazing! Don't miss it! Best part of our trip.I have high standards too because I'm familiar with Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia. Looks...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say this place puts both of the conservatories in Chicago as well as the domes in Milwaukee to shame. It is old, classy, large, varied and their spring flower show -- we caught the last...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my mother to Phipps during her first visit to Pittsburgh earlier this month (April 2007) for the Spring flower show. It was a great way to showcase the city and it really impressed her (and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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absolutely exquisite gardens, in newly renovated facilities... can't beat the Spring Flower Show for photo opps... kids under 2 are free... great place to go with a little person, but you may find it easier to...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phipps has the must beautiful flowers and gardens on display. This place is simply lovely. They just had the mythological creatures exhibit come to a close and it was magnificent! There were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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I recently went to Phipps to view their spring flower show. This is a must see especially for plant lovers. When I walked into the all glass conservatory the pleasant scent of Hyacinth was very stro...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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Try to visit during the Holiday season - my 18 month old loved the lights of all the Christmas trees they had decorated. They also had a train exhibit which he loved (he's a big Thomas the Tank Engine fan).
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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We love to go to Phipps and just walk around, especially in winter, just to get away from the SNOW! Sometimes we just walk over and have a picnic in the free garden on the side just walk around. Great...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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Visit in the summer because there's a wonderful children's garden with fountains to run through, old-fashioned pumps with handles, a misting machine and other water-play stuff. The rest of the gardens are...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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Phipps is really beautiful, and a super place for kids to play pretend as they walk through different gardens, under tunnels and over streams.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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Phipps Conservatory is once of the biggest flower facilities in western Pa. Open year round, it offers some of the most varied species of plants, flowers, tees, and bushes available. You walk throug...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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Phipps Conservatory will lower your stress level the moment you step inside. The newly renovated botanical gardens are simply beautiful. Individual rooms are themed using indigenous plants, water feat...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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Great place for children under five years of age. For boys, the train is incredibly fascinating. Don't miss the Halloween events and holiday specials. Skimpy on candy but generous on things to do.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/18/2006
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Phipps is amazing. From the time you walk in till the time you leave you should be amazed by the variety and beauty of the collections.The butterfly room is usually a favorite (when it is in season), and their...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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The building is an old-victorian style greenhouse. There are several rooms and there are different themes according to the time of the season. They have rare flowers and common ones. They even have butterfly...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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Phipps is amazing. From the time you walk in till the time you leave you should be amazed by the variety and beauty of the collections.The butterfly room is usually a favorite (when it is in seaso...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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This is such a neat place to go and make sure ya bring the whole family! They have so many neat flowers on exhibit and at certain times of the year they have their butterfly exhibits where the butterflies just...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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My boyfriend took me to Phipps during one of the extended evening hours and we had such a wonderful time. Instead of giving me a boquet of flowers, he have me rooms and rooms of beautiful flowers and exotic...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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The garden displays at Phipps Conservatory constantly change throughout the year and they are all very beautiful. In the spring, they have fabulous tulip displays on the expansive front lawn in front of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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The conservatory holds many special events.I recommend the Christmas exhibits. There is a wide array of foliage beautifully arranged.The butterfly room is spectacular. Do not fo...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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A beautiful conservatory set right in downtown Pittsburgh. This all glass house conservatory also has a wonderfully landcaped exterior and a few smaller outdoor gardens. The grounds and gardens, both inside...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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If you are trying to find something to do that is fun for the entire family, Phipps Conservatory is for you. You will find each visit enjoyable. Exibits change frequently and there are special holida...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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This is a great (and inexpensive) way to spend an afternoon. Parking is free and admission is very reasonable. The displays of flowers, trees, and foliage are amazing. The grounds are very well kept and there...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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This is a great (and inexpensive) way to spend an afternoon. Parking is free and admission is very reasonable. I'm not a big gardener or outdoor person, but I really love walking through the conserv...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/11/2005
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This place is a must see - even if flowers or gardening aren't necessarily your thing. The displays are absolutley beautiful with everything from everyday flowers to exotic blooms to butterflies, trees, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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This is a great way to spend a rainy afternoon or even a sun shine filled day. The grounds are wonderful (however right now under construction) and there are plenty of exhibits. They offer a flower ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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Situated in Schenley Park just behind Carnegie Mellon campus, this conservatory just completing a remodeling project on its entrance, while continuing to expand further into the park. A wide variety ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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This is a phenomenal attraction in a city like this. It was what pittsburgh needs to add to its tourist attractions. Its one of the best botanical gardens that I have seen so far. If you are an avid g...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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Phipps Conservatory is one of Pittsburgh's treasures. It's a botanical garden located in Schenley park that recently underwent a huge renovation. They have 3 annual flower shows that are huge and draw...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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This PIttsburgh institution is as beautiful as everyone says. As you walk through, there is room after room of rare, beautiful, and interesting plants and flowers. Each room is well-designed with a ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Phipps is a great place to spend a sunday afternoon. The butterfly forest is really beautiful to walk through, and the outdoor botanical gardens are equally splendid. Be careful if you go by yourself,...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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I highly recommend Phipps Conservatory. It is absolutely beautiful. They change some of their exhibits so there are new things to see each time. Around Christmas, they have a model railroad that ki...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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They recently made renovations to the front entrance and it makes the visit that much more pleasurable. The floral exhibits are immaculate and the butterfly exhibit that they have every year is a wonderful...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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Absolutely exquisite gardens, in newly renovated facilities. Can't beat the Spring Flower Show for photo opps! Kids under 2 free!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/11/2005
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Great place to go with a little person, but you may find it easier to use a carrying pouch (e.g. Baby Bjorn) rather than try to get around with a stroller. Lots of activities for kids of all ages. It's worth...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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Phipps Conservatory and bontanical gardens has separate rooms devoted to tropical plants,and arid desert type plants. They have unusual plants to sell for your home and garden, too.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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Phipps is the most impressive during the summer, when the butterfly room is open. There is nothing more magical than a butterfly quietly landing on your shoulder!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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