Highland Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Highland Park
Popular places to visit
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Come and marvel at almost 500 different species of animals housed at this excellent aquarium and zoo.
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
This path winds its way through the center of Pittsburgh and ventures into the leafy suburbs filled with parks and football fields.
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.
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
Activities
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Our pick of the best Highland Park Hotel Deals
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The hotel was immaculate. The view was the greatest view. You can see so much then they had a SKY lounge room that you can just look out of the windows and see everything hotel was very clean very well. Kept everyone on the staff was very polite. I would definitely stay there again. They even allowed ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great staff! Room was nice. The bars nice. Very Walkable to area restaurants & Market Square. Valet service was fast.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Room was clean, staff was very courteous. The Christmas pop up bar in the lobby coffee shop was adorable.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Nice room, great location and great staff
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown
Nice and clean
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
Clean room, nice staff, need fridges and get the ice cleared in parking lot quicker, dangerous!!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
Shadyside
Unique features of Shadyside include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Walnut Street or Gallerie CHIZ while you're exploring the area.
Lawrenceville
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Lawrenceville. You might want to make time for a stop at Arsenal Park or Gallery G Glass.
Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation or Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
Oakland
Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum while in the area.
Squirrel Hill South
If you're spending some time in Squirrel Hill South, Frick Park and Manor Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Strip District
Strip District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre or Ohio River Valley.