Things to do in Pittsburgh

Q: What are the top things to do in Pittsburgh?

The top things to do in Pittsburgh are: Heinz Field Duquesne Incline Pittsburgh Station Square Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Carnegie Science Center

Q: What are the top activities in Pittsburgh?

Top activities in Pittsburgh include: Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take JUST THE TOUR - Double Decker bus sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh. HOP ON-HOP OFF TOUR PASS- All Day Sightseeing Tour Pass Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob - Two Visions of Frank Lloyd Wright Black & Ghost Tour

Q: What are the top things to do near Pittsburgh?

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Get connected to the City of Bridges

At the convergence of the Three Rivers, the once working-class city of Pittsburgh is having a renaissance of the same creative and industrious spirit that birthed prosperity in Andrew Carnegie’s day. The Steel City’s modern sports legacy and rich history dating back to General George Washington’s time are showcased in the Fort Pitt Museum and Carnegie Science Center. And resurgences of cycling and craft beer are just the start—the Burgh is so packed with attractions both new and classic, you’d think it was a Primanti Brothers stuffed sandwich.

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Heinz Field

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Home of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers, Heinz Field can pack in more than 65,000 fans on game day. Seats in this stadium on the banks of the Allegheny River offer views of the city skyline and riverfront. The venue also hosts large concerts and University of Pittsburgh football games.More

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Duquesne Incline

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The Duquesne Incline is a classic (and entertaining) way to get up to Mount Washington from Pittsburgh. In service since 1877, this pair of historic cable cars shuttles passengers from Pittsburgh’s South Shore neighborhood to an overlook with panoramic views of the city and its rivers.More

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Pittsburgh Station Square

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Station Square is a mixed-use complex featuring shopping, dining, and entertainment. Located in the South Shore neighborhood along the Monongahela River, the area was originally designed as a railroad complex for the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad in the late 1800s and was redeveloped in the 1970s as a commercial space. Today, it’s one of the city’s most popular gathering spaces for locals and visitors alike.More

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of America's most historic public gardens, full of exotic plant species since 1893. Its elaborate 15-acre (six-hectare) layout features mostly floral exhibits, as well as steel and glasswork Victorian greenhouse architecture. The conservatory was founded in the late 19th century by local steel magnate Henry Phipps and later given to the city of Pittsburgh. Today, it is a National Historic Landmark, as well as one of the greenest buildings in the country with a LEED-certified visitor center and production greenhouse.More

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Carnegie Science Center

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The Carnegie Science Center is a multi-floor museum and research center featuring family-friendly exhibits, a planetarium and observatory, and a huge cinema theater. Located next to Acrisure Stadium on the bank of the Ohio River, the center opened in 1991 as the third of the Carnegie Institute’s four museums in Pittsburgh.More

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Pittsburgh Mt. Washington

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Mt. Washington is a hilltop neighborhood directly south of downtown Pittsburgh. Towering 450 feet (137 meters) above the Ohio and Monongahela rivers, some of the earliest settlements in the city were here. The former Coal Hill was renamed Mt. Washington in the 1800s, a call back to when General George Washington first visited the area during the American Revolution.More

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Cathedral of Learning

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A century-old structure on the University of Pittsburgh campus, the Cathedral of Learning features a late Gothic Revival design and a limestone exterior and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s the second-largest educational building in the world and was partially funded by the people of Pittsburgh.More

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Hard Rock Café Pittsburgh

What began as an American cafe in London has spread around the world, and Hard Rock Café Pittsburgh is no exception to the classic food and rock ’n’ roll atmosphere found in the many restaurants. With a industrial interior as well as an outdoor patio, there are many comfortable places to sit and take in the energy. The exposed-brick stage always has some form of entertainment whenever classic rock ’n’ roll isn’t playing on the speakers. Frequently the space holds open mic nights and battle of the bands events.While the bar features specialty cocktails, the menu has burgers, chicken wings, nachos, and potato skins to start. Entree choices range from fresh salads, sandwiches, and hickory-smoked barbecue specialties. Memorabilia found specifically at this cafe includes costumes from legends such as Elton John, Elvis, and Michael Jackson, or see the instruments once played by The Who and Stevie Wonder. There is even a handwritten draft of lyrics written by Bob Marley.More

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Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take

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JUST THE TOUR - Double Decker bus sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh.

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HOP ON-HOP OFF TOUR PASS- All Day Sightseeing Tour Pass

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Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob - Two Visions of Frank Lloyd Wright

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Black & Ghost Tour

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FALLINGWATER - America's UNESCO World Heritage Masterpiece!

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Fire in the Valley- Carnegie Steel and the Town That Built America

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Best of the Burgh Walking Tour

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Whiskey Walking Tour

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Bike the Burgh Tour

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Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Pittsburgh City - Round-Trip Private Transfer

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Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh Private Tours

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Pittsburgh City to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) - Departure Private Transfer

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Pittsburgh International Airport One Way Transfer

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Wigle Whiskey Rebellion Distillery Tour

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Sip of Pittsburgh Guided Brewery Tour

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Pittsburgh Downtown Outdoor Escape Game

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Pittsburgh to Logstown Settler's History: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

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Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories

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When to visit

The cold tends to linger well into springtime in Pittsburgh, so summer arrives to much fanfare. Catching lightning bugs at Schenley Park and licking scoops at Dave & Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream are perfect ways to end a day spent riding bikes along the riverside trails, making a splash at Sandcastle Water Park, and taking a scenic boat ride on the Gateway Clipper Fleet’s Good Ship Lollipop.

Getting around

Bus and light rail routes are the easiest ways to get downtown without a car. Many neighborhoods are walkable, offer ample parking, and are connected to bike trails. For exploration downtown and just across the rivers, public transportation will suffice. For travelers aiming to explore more of the Burgh, such as catching a rock show in Millville or shopping upscale boutiques in Shadyside, private cars and speedy highways are the most convenient modes of transport.

Traveler tips

Just outside of the city proper, Mancini’s Bakery in McKees Rocks has a century-old bread shop that’s worth the visit. (If you don’t want to venture outside of downtown, the bread is also used for Primanti Brothers sandwiches.) While most visitors head to the top of Mount Washington, the quiet Seldom Seen Greenway at the base of the mountain is a perfect place for photo ops, complete with graffiti murals and a charming brick archway.

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