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Kayak Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA
412-255-0564
Ranked #5 of 9 tours in Pittsburgh
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

Inexpensive fun and very pretty take everyone that comes to visit me on a kayak trip and they love it More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

We had friends visiting from Orlando FL who love to be active and explore. But what to do on a June morning with a limited timeframe? Voila! Kayaking on the Allegheny River early in the morning was a great fit. The river was like glass that day, so the paddling was effortless. But the best part was the Pittsburgh skyline... More

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Springfield, Illinois
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

This rental place is literally under the Roberto Clemente Bridge (now pedestrians only) on the stadium side of the river. Don't be afraid, you'll get a little river water dripped on your pants. Wide and easy to paddle kayaks, your butt won't get wet unless you're a total idiot. It's really cool to paddle under the bridges and down stream... More

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Pennington, NJ
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2008
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This place is a little gem located right below the PNC ballpark on the river’s edge. We each rented a Kayak (mom, dad and 12-year old) for 1 hour and cost was $45. There are tandem kayaks available as well. We paddled up river toward the strip area and the views of the bridges, buildings and nearby neighborhoods were amazing!... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2008
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We rented kayaks beneath the Roberto Clemente Bridge right by Pittsburgh's ballpark. Luckily, there was no game at the time. We got a metered parking spot right in front of PNC Stadium. Pittsburgh is a beautiful city and this is a nifty way to sightsee the skyline and get a little exercise and fresh air. Single or tandem kayaks are... More

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