🇺🇸 Carrie Furnace Tour: Where Pittsburgh's Steel Soul Lives On 🔥🏗️

My first stop in Pittsburgh was this monument to industrial might—the Carrie Furnace, once the heart of the world's largest steel mill complex. These rusted giants whisper tales of the city's Rivers of Steel legacy, when fiery furnaces lit up the night sky and forged America's backbone. ⚒️ Tour Highlights Last tour at 1 PM (2-hour immersive walkthrough) Book online via their website—spots fill fast! Expert guides share archival photos + wild stories (blast furnaces, worker rebellions, and how steel built skyscrapers!) 📸 Why Photographers & History Nerds Love It Steampunk vibes—crumbling catwalks, 80ft furnaces, and golden-hour shadows. Urban decay meets art: Spot graffiti murals and rust sculptures. Pro tip: Wear sturdy shoes (this is not a manicured museum!). 🌧️ Weather Warning Avoid rain—puddles + metal stairs = slippery! But sunny days? Pure magic. #Pittsburgh #SteelCity #AbandonedPlaces #IndustrialHistory #RustBeltCharm