Downtown Pittsburgh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Pittsburgh
Popular places to visit
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Market Square
Giant games, fun activities, restaurants and shops fill this lively pedestrian piazza at the core of the city.
Point State Park
Pittsburgh’s famous city-centre park is situated at the meeting point of three rivers and is also at the heart of the town’s history and development.
Benedum Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Benedum Center during your stay in Pittsburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre
From local inventions to sporting heroes, learn all there is to know about Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania's largest history museum.
U.S. Steel Tower
U.S. Steel Tower is just one of the places to see in Pittsburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
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Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
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Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Omni William Penn Hotel
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Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Pittsburgh
Cultural District
Cultural District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Benedum Center and Heinz Hall while you're in town.
North Shore
Visitors often come to North Shore for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.
Bluff
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Bluff. You might want to make time for a stop at A.J. Palumbo Center or Rooney Field.
Crawford-Roberts
While Crawford-Roberts may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park.
Allegheny Center
While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.
South Side Flats
South Side Flats is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Rex Theater, a top place to visit in the area.
