Shadyside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
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.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
Carnegie Mellon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Carnegie Mellon University during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
David L Lawrence Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in David L Lawrence Convention Center during your trip to Pittsburgh. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Activities
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Our pick of the best Shadyside Hotel Deals
Mansions on Fifth Hotel
Very unique stay. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Wonderful amenities and staff. I had a great time
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Room was clean. The food at the restaurant was very good
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Excellent Staff (particularly Precious). Very clean. The neighborhood was a bit isolated from the city center; ended up taking Lyfts..
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Etage Executive Living
Perfect for our needs.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
HOTEL STAFF WERE AWESOME! VALET KN THE OTHER HAND WERE USELESS
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shadyside
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.
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 Arsenal Park or Pittsburgh Glass Center.
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.
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.
Terrace Village
While Terrace Village 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.
Squirrel Hill South
If you're spending some time in Squirrel Hill South, Frick Park and Manor Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
