Founded in Pittsburgh, PA, ASCEND operates facilities that offer climbing, fitness, yoga, youth programs, and community events. ASCEND Point Breeze opened in November 2022, bringing Pittsburgh climbers much needed rope climbing terrain. This 25,000 SF facility that is part of the Rockwell Park development features 42’ lead climbing, top-roping, and auto-belay walls, ample bouldering terrain, a tranquil yoga room, an array of fitness equipment and climbing training tools, slacklines, a retail store featuring today's most trusted brands, your favorite concessions, modern restrooms with showers, changing areas, and gender neutral options, comfortable lounge space to relax, work, and socialize, and of course, tons of glass - natural light! This facility was designed to suit all types of climbers: beginners, outdoor crushers, competitors, those who have adaptive needs, groups, youth and families. You name it, we've got it.

Founded in Pittsburgh, PA, ASCEND operates facilities that offer climbing, fitness, yoga, youth programs, and community events. ASCEND South Side is our first location, which opened on March 15, 2017. Since day one, the space became a central gathering place for Pittsburgh's growing and vibrant climbing community. This bouldering-centric climbing facility is all housed within an expansive second floor space with a panoramic view of the city from Pittsburgh's South Side. Beyond bouldering, ASCEND offers modest roped climbing with a mix of auto-belays and top-ropes. Cross-training is also a big part of ASCEND South Side, so be sure to explore climbing-specific training and fitness equipment, or drop in on one of our yoga, fitness, or slackline classes. In addition to climbing, fitness, yoga, and slacklining, visitors may benefit from our extensive retail store, concessions, locker rooms with showers, and numerous spaces to relax, snack, study, meet, and work.

Voted the #1 History Museum in America by USA Today, the Heinz History Center is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Located in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District, the Heinz History Center preserves and interprets American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection. Explore the original set pieces of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” take a selfie next to a 35-foot Heinz ketchup bottle, see the world’s oldest jeep, and flex alongside Rosie the Riveter as you journey through six floors of engaging exhibits. The History Center is also home to the two-floor Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, which celebrates legendary athletes and unforgettable moments from the City of Champions.

The Latin American Cultural Center (LACC) is an outreach initiative of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA), a non-profit organization with a global membership of nearly 14,000 scholars and students. LASA, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA since 1986, sought a new facility due to membership and program expansion. The ideal location was found in Oakland, Pittsburgh's educational hub. The LACC offers museum displays, live programming, and an intimate performance venue showcasing the diverse cultures, music, film, and current issues of Latin America and the Caribbean. Open to the public and school groups, the center features rotating exhibits on various topics related to the region. The beautifully renovated facility also offers rental spaces for events.