Guidebook for Pittsburgh
Entertainment & Activities
PNC Park
115 Federal StHome of the Pittsburgh Pirates (and summer concerts).
Heinz Field
100 Art Rooney AveHome of the Pittsburgh Steelers (and summer concerts).
1001 Fifth Ave
1001 Fifth AvenueHome of the Pittsburgh Penguins and concert venue.
Parks & Nature
The National Aviary is the only independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the United States. It is also the country's largest aviary, and the only accorded honorary "National" status by the United States Congress
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National Aviary
700 Arch StThe National Aviary is the only independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the United States. It is also the country's largest aviary, and the only accorded honorary "National" status by the United States Congress
Drinks & Nightlife
Tavern featuring vintage wood booths & a fireplace, plus Irish eats & American comfort food.
This is definitely our “local pub” with a friendly local crowd. The Guinness beef wrap is their specialty.
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Monterey Pub
1227 Monterey StTavern featuring vintage wood booths & a fireplace, plus Irish eats & American comfort food.
This is definitely our “local pub” with a friendly local crowd. The Guinness beef wrap is their specialty.
Rivers Casino features 2900 slots, 100+ table games, a 30-table poker room, 5 restaurants and live entertainment.
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Rivers Casino
777 Casino DrRivers Casino features 2900 slots, 100+ table games, a 30-table poker room, 5 restaurants and live entertainment.
Stage AE is a multi-purpose entertainment venue. It has an indoor seating area for concerts with a 2,400 seating capacity and an outdoor amphitheatre that holds up to 5,550 people! The venue also had a 500 person capacity night club attached!
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Stage AE
400 N Shore DrStage AE is a multi-purpose entertainment venue. It has an indoor seating area for concerts with a 2,400 seating capacity and an outdoor amphitheatre that holds up to 5,550 people! The venue also had a 500 person capacity night club attached!
Arts & Culture
The Carnegie Science Center is the most visited museum in Pittsburgh. It has four floors of interactive exhibits.
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Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny AveThe Carnegie Science Center is the most visited museum in Pittsburgh. It has four floors of interactive exhibits.
The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is a hands-on interactive children's museum.
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Das Kindermuseum von Pittsburgh
10 Children's WayThe Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is a hands-on interactive children's museum.
Contemporary art that presents art you can get into — room-sized environments, created by in-residence artists from around the world
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Mattress Factory Museum
509 Sampsonia WayContemporary art that presents art you can get into — room-sized environments, created by in-residence artists from around the world
The Andy Warhol Museum is the largest museum in the country dedicated to a single artist.
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Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StThe Andy Warhol Museum is the largest museum in the country dedicated to a single artist.
Performing arts center and concert hall that presents about 200 performances each year.
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Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts
600 Penn AvePerforming arts center and concert hall that presents about 200 performances each year.
Theater and concert hall...site of Bob Marley's last live performance in 1980.
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Benedum-Zentrum für darstellende Künste
237 7th StTheater and concert hall...site of Bob Marley's last live performance in 1980.
Food Scene
Local sandwich chain serving a wide range of subs, plus salads & sides, in an old-school space.
HOME OF THE ROETHLIS"BURGER"
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Peppi's
927 Western AveLocal sandwich chain serving a wide range of subs, plus salads & sides, in an old-school space.
HOME OF THE ROETHLIS"BURGER"
Charming, retro breakfast & lunch spot for specialty crepe-hotcakes, omelets & burgers. Cash only. Local legend, visited by US Presidents.
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Pamela's Diner
60 21st StreetCharming, retro breakfast & lunch spot for specialty crepe-hotcakes, omelets & burgers. Cash only. Local legend, visited by US Presidents.
Old World style bakery that supplies fresh breads to Pittsburgh restaurants. It's a hidden gem on the Northside.
BreadWorks Bakery
2110 Brighton RdOld World style bakery that supplies fresh breads to Pittsburgh restaurants. It's a hidden gem on the Northside.
Our favorite local Thai spot. It's great for take-out, we love the Pad Thai and Massaman. It is also BYO with small corkage fee.
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Nicky's Thai Kitchen
856 Western AveOur favorite local Thai spot. It's great for take-out, we love the Pad Thai and Massaman. It is also BYO with small corkage fee.
Chic, modern gastropub making elevated comfort food, eclectic brunch items & inventive mixed drinks.
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Meat & Potatoes
649 Penn AveChic, modern gastropub making elevated comfort food, eclectic brunch items & inventive mixed drinks.
Hyped local spot that is getting a lot of attention. It can get super crowded, forming a line outside. All the steak / brisket sandwiches are fantastic and it's BYOB!
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Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
146 6th StreetHyped local spot that is getting a lot of attention. It can get super crowded, forming a line outside. All the steak / brisket sandwiches are fantastic and it's BYOB!
Sightseeing
Soaring fountain with 200-ft.-wide basin, infinity waterfall & seats, at meeting point of 3 rivers.
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Point State Park-Brunnen
601 Commonwealth PlSoaring fountain with 200-ft.-wide basin, infinity waterfall & seats, at meeting point of 3 rivers.
Take a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country.
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Duquesne Incline station
1197 W Carson StTake a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country.
The Strip, as it's called, is foodie heaven and as authentic as it is fun. Locals love it for its low, low prices and tremendous selections. The one-half square mile shopping district is chock full of ethnic grocers, produce stands, meat and fish markets and sidewalk vendors.
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Strip
The Strip, as it's called, is foodie heaven and as authentic as it is fun. Locals love it for its low, low prices and tremendous selections. The one-half square mile shopping district is chock full of ethnic grocers, produce stands, meat and fish markets and sidewalk vendors.
Essentials
Giant Eagle Supermarket
1717 Cochran Rd