Press Release — Guided Walking Tours 2021
Media Contact:
Bonnie Baxter
Founder/Executive Director
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh412-583-1424
bonnie@DoorsOpenPgh.org
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh Celebrates the City with Guided Walking Tours
PITTSBURGH, May 11, 2021 - DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh is excited to open the doors to our city's diverse neighborhoods, public art, architecture and history as warmer weather welcomes a summer full of walking tours for Pittsburghers and Pittsburghers at heart.
The Guided Walking Tour series traverses various neighborhoods such as the Northside, East Liberty, Downtown, and Oakland.
“We are so excited to be able to offer in-person tours again across our many neighborhoods, showcasing public art, notable Pittsburghers, our history and our architecture. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy our City safely” says Founder and Executive Director, Bonnie Baxter. "
The first tour of the season, Murals of Oakland, takes place on Saturday, May 15, with ticket sales ending the evening before at 5pm. All walking tours have various dates, times and locations with some being offered on multiple days.
These Guided Walking Tours are typically 90 to 120 minutes.
The cost is $10-$30. All tours require pre-registration. Registration closes at 5 pm the day prior to the tour. Please visit doorsopenpgh.org for more information.
ABOUT DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh:
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh (non-profit, 501c3) is best known for presenting their Annual Event in Downtown every October that celebrates our city’s heritage, architecture by providing behind-the-scenes access or just the opportunity to explore a diverse collection of buildings in an open-house format.
In 2020, DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh expanded to include guided bus tours. These tours provide a thematic tour experience in various neighborhoods.
Due to COVID-19, in June 2020 the organization expanded their efforts to include virtual events. You can access a catalog of these events at doorsopenpgh.org/virtual-tours-catalog
Since 2016, DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh has welcomed 16,000+ people into local landmarks, historic buildings, and cool spaces for purposes of igniting appreciation for our architecture, heritage, neighborhoods, and culture.
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh is the brainchild of Bonnie Baxter, who was inspired to create this event in her native Pittsburgh after attending the Open House Chicago event, while living in Chicago for a handful of years.
You can read the complete story at doorsopenpgh.org/history
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh, Inc. (501c3).