Kelsey's Guidebook
Parks
Schenley Park
Beautiful city park with wooded trails and open spaces.
South Side Dog Park
425 Cinema DrDog park close to downtown.
Running trail along the Allegheny and Monogahela River.
37 locals recommend
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
North Shore TrailRunning trail along the Allegheny and Monogahela River.
Point State Park
601 Commonwealth PlGorgeous outdoor fountain in the heart of downtown.
Allegheny Commons Park
West Ohio StreetSightseeing
Beautiful botanical gardens right next to Schenley Park and Oakland (University District)
202 locals recommend
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley DriveBeautiful botanical gardens right next to Schenley Park and Oakland (University District)
National Aviary
700 Arch StSmall yet very nice place to observe various bird species.
Large zoo with many different exhibits which change seasonally. Could spend a whole day here!
177 locals recommend
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
7370 Baker StLarge zoo with many different exhibits which change seasonally. Could spend a whole day here!
Scenic overlook for the best views in the city. There are bars and restaurants at the overlook, many people take the incline (red cable car) up to the overlook.
69 locals recommend
Grandview Overlook
136-160 Grandview AveScenic overlook for the best views in the city. There are bars and restaurants at the overlook, many people take the incline (red cable car) up to the overlook.
Red cable car which takes you up to the most scenic viewpoint in the city. Exact address for pick up: Duquesne Incline, 1197 W Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
14 locals recommend
The Incline
1197 W Carson StRed cable car which takes you up to the most scenic viewpoint in the city. Exact address for pick up: Duquesne Incline, 1197 W Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Center of Downtown Pittsburgh, with little bars and restaurants and outdoor seating.
62 locals recommend
Market Square
Center of Downtown Pittsburgh, with little bars and restaurants and outdoor seating.
Gorgeous 42 story skyscraper in the middle of Pittsburgh's university district, Oakland.
113 locals recommend
Cathedral of Learning
4200 Fifth AveGorgeous 42 story skyscraper in the middle of Pittsburgh's university district, Oakland.
Outdoor mini mall. Many people shop and head to the Biergarten at Hofbrauhaus.
29 locals recommend
SouthSide Works
424 S 27th StOutdoor mini mall. Many people shop and head to the Biergarten at Hofbrauhaus.
Museums
Gorgeous exhibits of history and art. It's pretty large you need at least 3 hours in here! Great for families.
225 locals recommend
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes AveGorgeous exhibits of history and art. It's pretty large you need at least 3 hours in here! Great for families.
Very unique Andy Warhol exhibits. Not recommended for children.
351 locals recommend
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StVery unique Andy Warhol exhibits. Not recommended for children.
Artsy, psychedelic space with fun outdoor exhibits from folk artist Randy Gilson.
129 locals recommend
Randyland
1501 Arch StArtsy, psychedelic space with fun outdoor exhibits from folk artist Randy Gilson.
Great historic exhibits about Pittsburgh and the Heinz brand. Great for families.
127 locals recommend
Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman StGreat historic exhibits about Pittsburgh and the Heinz brand. Great for families.
"A museum laboratory where you can immerse yourself in the creative vision of artists from around the world." Not recommended for children.
213 locals recommend
Mattress Factory Museum
509 Sampsonia Way"A museum laboratory where you can immerse yourself in the creative vision of artists from around the world." Not recommended for children.
Interactive Science Center, mainly for children and families.
205 locals recommend
Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny AveInteractive Science Center, mainly for children and families.
Interactive arts museum specifically for children.
122 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
10 Children's WayInteractive arts museum specifically for children.
Neighborhoods
Lawrenceville
Cute, local shops and amazing restaurants along Butler street.
Fun, outdoor shopping, markets and unique food options. Head to Wholey's Fish market for the best crab cake sandwich ever!
244 locals recommend
Strip District
Fun, outdoor shopping, markets and unique food options. Head to Wholey's Fish market for the best crab cake sandwich ever!
Downtown is very lively on weekend nights on Penn Avenue. Outdoor seating along the street. Liberty avenue also has very nice shops and restaurants.
32 locals recommend
Downtown
Downtown is very lively on weekend nights on Penn Avenue. Outdoor seating along the street. Liberty avenue also has very nice shops and restaurants.
Vibrant local community. Mexican War Streets have very nice historic homes. There are many small restaurants like Fig and Ash as well as Nicky's Thai Kitchen on Western Ave. Allegheny Commons Park is also a very nice place to walk.
7 locals recommend
East Allegheny
Vibrant local community. Mexican War Streets have very nice historic homes. There are many small restaurants like Fig and Ash as well as Nicky's Thai Kitchen on Western Ave. Allegheny Commons Park is also a very nice place to walk.
Nice path along the Allegheny River for scenic views of Pittsburgh. Three Rivers Heritage Trail is along the river and passes PNC Park. Allegheny Landing is a nice spot for photos with the city skyline.
48 locals recommend
North Shore
Nice path along the Allegheny River for scenic views of Pittsburgh. Three Rivers Heritage Trail is along the river and passes PNC Park. Allegheny Landing is a nice spot for photos with the city skyline.
Right on East Carson is an endless stretch of bars and restaurants in either direction. Fun nightlife as well!
39 locals recommend
South Side
Right on East Carson is an endless stretch of bars and restaurants in either direction. Fun nightlife as well!
Bloomfield
Local shops along Liberty Avenue as well as fun restaurants.