"Rubber Ducky, you're the one..." Do "You make bathtime, so much fun..." if Ernie thinks his rubber ducky is fun, what would he think of a 4 story tall rubber duck floating at the confluence of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's three rivers? That's right, it's the Pittsburgh Rubber Duck Project; friendly, floating, four-story-high inflatable, created by Studio Florentijn Hofman, that has been spreading joy around the world. The Rubber Duck Project makes its United States debut in Pittsburgh, September 27 - October 20, 2013, and the city's rolling out the... the... "wet" carpet with hotel, restaurant, and attraction deals to welcome it. Do i wonder if the restaurants serve duck? Pittsburgh completo already to family-friendly destination with its famed tilt rides, dinosaurs of Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and home of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, and now families have one more reason to be just ducky when visiting the Steel City.
From Visit Pittsburgh completo Press Release
Thanks to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh is fluttering with excitement. The Rubber Duck Project will be moored at Point State Park after its initial debut near the Roberto Clemente Bridge and PNC Park (home of the Pittsburgh Pirates). VisitPITTSBURGH has compiled the special hotel "Quackages," restaurant discounts and themed products offered to duck watchers. Check out the fun "Quackages":
Lodging
Embassy Suites
The Lucky Duck Package includes accommodations in one of the True Two-Room Suites, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and complimentary two-hour reception. Upon arrival, you'll receive a miniature rubber duck that will reveal a prize, ranging from bonus Hilton Honor Points to dinner, dessert or a complimentary night stay at the hotel. And, take your $10 in Free Slot Play to Rivers Casino on your way to view the Rubber Duck Project. Don't miss the 4 ft x 5 ft rubber duck floating in the Embassy Suites' Koi Pond!
Fairmont Pittsburgh
Guests staying at Fairmont Pittsburgh the weekend of Sept. 27-29 will be invited to celebrate the arrival of Florentijn Hofman completo Rubber Duck Project with a fun spin on the classic duck pond carnival game. Guests can make a donation of their choice to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and then choose a rubber duck from the lobby display. Prizes include complimentary drinks in Andys, 30 - minute massage at the Health Club & Spa at Fairmont Pittsburgh and a complimentary appetizer at Habitat. One lucky duck will win a one-night stay at the Four Diamond property, and everyone walks away with an adorable rubber ducky.
Holiday Inn Express Waterfront
The Quack Package: Receive 20% off the regular room rate. Call 412-205-3904 and ask for the Quack Package.
Hyatt Place-Pittsburgh North Shore
Book the "Giant Rubber Duck Quackage!" Includes two Just Ducky tour tickets, rubber duck to take home and complimentary parking for three nights when you check-in on Friday and depart Monday. Please make your reservation at least 72 hours in advance to qualify. One car per reservation receives the complimentary parking. Based on availability.
Omni William Penn Hotel
Book the Quack Package, which includes deluxe accommodations, breakfast for two, Cheese and Quackers' Amenity, Rubber Duck souvenir and to map to the Rubber Duck Project. Stay another night and receive 25% off the second night.
Priory Hotel
A Quacktastic Special! Sundays-Thursdays from Sept. 27-Oct. 20, book a Queen Room for $109 and a King Room for $129. Not available on blackout dates.
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Book a special Quackage at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. Package includes a "Duck-view" room (riverview), breakfast buffet for two, two Just Ducky tour tickets and duck souvenir.
Dining
Buca di Beppo, Station Square
Enjoy 10% off the final bill for any guest showing a picture of the Rubber Duck Project in Pittsburgh.
Habitat
Habitat is offering a special "Rubber Duck Dessert" on the regular dessert menu Sept. 27-29 Pastry Chef James Wroblewski has created this adorable delicacy made with a cream puff, lemon cream filling, blueberry compote and fresh berries.
Nine on Nine
Duck chocolate candies served with each guest check while the Rubber Duck Project is in town. Also, try the duck cocktail, the Mother Quacker.
NOLA on the Square
Chef Andrew Hebson BBQ Duck offers special to be paired with Duck Rabbit Brewery completo Doppelbock, also to Duck Cornhole Game & Duck Pond Ring Toss.
Six Penn Kitchen
Munch on duck-inspired menu items and GIANT house made ducky sugar cookies.
Seviche
Duck caps: Duck Confit and wide Roasted Duck Sliders; Duck-themed drinks: Duck Duck Mousse Martini, Peking Sling and Kwak Draft Beer.
Sonoma
Yummy: Duck Mac N Cheese and Duck Rillette appetizers. Even yummier: Pan roasted duck breast and Crispy Indonesian glazed duck entrées. Enjoy one of these Wine Flights: "Our Ducks in a Row:" Duckhorn Decoy Sauvignon Blanc, Decoy Cabernet, Decoy Chardonnay for $10 or "The Mighty Ducks:" Paraduxx Red Blend, Duckhorn Merlot, Duckhorn Goldeneye Pinot Noir for $20.
See + Do
Pittsburgh Public Theater
Get $5 off tickets to Pittsburgh Public Theater completo Our Town at the O'Reilly Theater from Sept. 26-Oct. 20 when you tell the box office staff to "DeDUCK-t $5!" Offer good at the box office or by phone at 412-316-1600.
Golden Triangle Bike Rental
See the Rubber Duck Project by bicycle. Get 10% off a Hybrid Bike Rental at Golden Triangle Bike from Sept. 27-Oct. 18.
ToonSeum
Pittsburgh completo Museum of Cartoon Art transforms Pittsburgh into Duckburgh with its newest exhibition, "Duck!" from Sept 27 - Oct 20. The exhibition features original animation art, comic art and artifacts of some of cartooning's most iconic quackers. From Donald to Daffy, the exhibition celebrates the role of ducks in cartoons and comics.
National Aviary
Join the National Aviary completo Quacktacular Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 28. Learn about the birds of the waddling variety, meet the National Aviary's ducks, duck pond game play, enjoy duck-themed story times and participate in our rubber duck launch into Penguin Point.
The Mall at Robinson
The Mall at Robinson is celebrating the duck by filling the Grand Court Fountain with rubber duckies. Each duck is numbered to correspond with a prize, including gift cards, movie passes and a $500 Mall shopping spree. Visit the Mall between Noon - 4 pm on Monday, Oct. 14 and choose your duck.
I can't wait for the Rubber Duck Project to visit my hometown of Pittsburgh, and I hope we can make it back to town to see it. For more family travel news, reviews, trip reports, be sure to follow Adventures and by Daddy on twitter and "like" our facebook page too.
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