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.

PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.

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.

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.

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 Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories

Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Our pick of the best Highland Park Hotel Deals

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Great staff. Nice stay
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel
Room perfect and staff very friendly!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
Nice clean room and very courteous staff. Perfect stay for early flight out!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Good breakfast good staff clean and big rooms
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park

Bloomfield
If you're spending time in Bloomfield, you might enjoy its restaurants and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Pittsburgh Glass Center or Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum.

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 Pittsburgh Center for the Arts or Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.

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.


