North Shore Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Shore
Popular places to visit
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Andy Warhol Museum
Surround yourself with Pop Art's most iconic artworks with a visit to this museum celebrating one of Pittsburgh's best-known sons.
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.
Carnegie Mellon University
Explore the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
New! Black & Gold Sports History Tour for Sports Fans
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef
Our pick of the best North Shore Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pittsburgh North Shore by IHG
"Great"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh North Shore
"We came to Pittsburgh to catch a couple of Pirates games. Great location with plenty to do in walking distance. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location for anything on the North Shore"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Pittsburgh North Shore
"Great trip. Will go back!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore
"Excellent hotel. The rooms were clean and the staff was very helpful. The free breakfast was very nice. This hotel is located near many attractions and perfect for sports fans."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"Our room was very clean and we had a nice view of the river. The shower was extremely small though and the bed was not very comfortable. The walls are quite thin so you could hear your neighbors quite well unfortunately. The pool area was quite small for a hotel that size. The hotel itself was in ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"Great hotel to enjoy the river, sports venues and casino."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Shore
Allegheny Center
While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.
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.
Allegheny-West
If you're spending some time in Allegheny-West, Refucilo Winery and Calvary United Methodist Church are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Pittsburgh
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Pittsburgh. A visit to PPG Paints Arena or Benedum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Wood Street Station or Steel Plaza Station to get around town.
East Allegheny
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Allegheny and surrounding area, you can visit PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium.
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.
