Dave and Lorrie's Greater Pittsburgh Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Avalon and Bellevue are the first neighborhoods to the northwest directly outside of the Pittsburgh city limits. These combined communities are in an up and coming area that has been undergoing revitalization efforts, so that they now offer trendy options for shopping and eating, and have become the home to many young professionals and families. There are restaurants, bars, grocery stores, fast food, parks, public pools, libraries, a post office, and places of worship all within walking distance.
Getting around: The public bus line runs on a regular schedule directly from the main street through these communities to both the North Side (where both PNC Park and Heinz Field, as well as the Carnegie Science Center, are located) and downtown Pittsburgh.
Avalon
Avalon and Bellevue are the first neighborhoods to the northwest directly outside of the Pittsburgh city limits. These combined communities are in an up and coming area that has been undergoing revitalization efforts, so that they now offer trendy options for shopping and eating, and have become the home to many young professionals and families. There are restaurants, bars, grocery stores, fast food, parks, public pools, libraries, a post office, and places of worship all within walking distance.
Getting around: The public bus line runs on a regular schedule directly from the main street through these communities to both the North Side (where both PNC Park and Heinz Field, as well as the Carnegie Science Center, are located) and downtown Pittsburgh.
Bellevue
Sightseeing
The Incline
1197 W Carson StGrandview Overlook
136-160 Grandview AveScenic overlook of the Pittsburgh skyline
218 Grandview AvePoint State Park Fountain
601 Commonwealth PlMarket Square
Strip District
Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny AveChildren's Museum of Pittsburgh
10 Children's WaySenator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman StCathedral of Learning
4200 Fifth AveNationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning
4200 Fifth AvePhipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley DrivePittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
7370 Baker StNational Aviary
700 Arch StCarnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes AveCarnegie Museum of Art
4400 Forbes AveThe Pittsburgh Tour Company
2720 S 27th StOffers some wonderful double-decker bus tours of the city.
Living Treasures "Wild" Animal Park
268 Fox RdAmazing sightseeing and even dinner cruises. Take in the city from a completely different viewpoint!
47 locals recommend
Gateway Clipper Fleet
350 W Station Square DrAmazing sightseeing and even dinner cruises. Take in the city from a completely different viewpoint!
The Frick Pittsburgh
7227 Reynolds StEntertainment
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
237 7th StHeinz Hall for the Performing Arts
600 Penn AveKennywood
4800 Kennywood BoulevardSandcastle Water Park
1000 Sandcastle DrIdlewild & SoakZone
2574 US-30Cinemark North Hills and XD
851 Providence BlvdDave & Buster's
180 E Waterfront DrRecreation
Avalon Pool
New Brighton RoadBayne Park
34 N Balph Ave
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
North Shore TrailSewickley Heights Borough Park
Hallaway RoadNorth Park Miniature Golf
865 E Ingomar RdScally's Golf And Training Center
265 Hookstown Grade RdMcConnells Mill State Park
1761 McConnells Mill RdWater Steps
Troy Hill Spray Park
1200 Goettmann St
Montour Trail
Sports
Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and one of the best baseball stadiums in the US. Great for a relaxing evening out!
228 locals recommend
PNC Park
115 Federal StHome of the Pittsburgh Pirates and one of the best baseball stadiums in the US. Great for a relaxing evening out!
Heinz Field
100 Art Rooney AveHome of the Pittsburgh Steelers...what else needs to be said!
Home of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team. Also a venue for many concerts and other events.
93 locals recommend
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth AveHome of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team. Also a venue for many concerts and other events.
Highmark Stadium
510 W Station Square DrHome of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Soccer Club.
Shopping
Strip District
Trader Joe's
9020 Covenant AveGiant Eagle Supermarket
1671 Butler Plank RdSam's Club
289 Mt Nebo Pointe DrTarget
6231 Penn AveRoss Park Mall
1000 Ross Park Mall DrGrove City Premium Outlets
1911 Leesburg Grove City RdFood scene
202 Hometown Tacos
407 Lincoln AveLincoln Avenue Brewery
538 Lincoln AveJoe's Rusty Nail Restaurant
560 Lincoln AveGrille 565
565 Lincoln AveThai Tamarind
172 Lincoln AveRevival on Lincoln
366 Lincoln AveScoops In Bellevue
600 Lincoln AveGood l'oven cookies
419 Lincoln AveLincoln Bakery
543 Lincoln AveMaxwell's Pizza
600 Lincoln AvenuePeppi's
927 Western AveCommonplace Coffee — MWS
1501 Buena Vista StPizza Ephesus
501 Lincoln AvenuePeace, Love and Little Donuts - Pittsburgh
50 21st StPamela's Diner
60 21st StreetRedfin Blues
100 Waterfront DrValkyrie Doughnuts
601 Lincoln AvenuePizza Pronto Pizza and Gyro House
Anchor & Anvil Coffee Bar
7221 Church Ave