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Things to do
Carnegie Museums of Art & History
(Art & History Museum)
The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. But also they have entire T-Rex fossils so I could spend all day here
Visit websiteNational Aviary
(Aviary)
The only national aviary in The United States
Visit websitePhipps Conservatory
(Botanican Garden)
Fantastic building with amazing gardens. One of the greenest facilities in the world. Across the street is a nice park to play ultimate frisbee or watch a movie in the park in the summer
Visit websiteAndy Warhol Museum
(Museum)
Largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist.
Visit websiteMattress Factory
(Modern Art Museum)
Check ahead of time to see what exhibits they have.
Visit websiteThe Frick
(Museum)
A series of exhibits around the Frick house. Art museum with rotating exhibits in the main building, car and carriage museum, and tour the Frick house and greenhouse. You could easily spend an afternoon here.
Visit websiteFrick Park
(Park)
One of my favorite parks. Nice walking/hiking trails. Really good mountain biking too; try the Iron Gate trail. All within city limits, right near Oakland and Shadyside
Visit websiteCarnegie Science Center
(Science Museum)
Great for kids. Just as fun for adults.
Visit websiteMount Washington
(Scenic Overlook)
Best view of the city, take the Monongahela Incline up
Visit websiteKayak North
(Outdoor Activity)
Kayaking through the rivers offers a great view. Just don't get run over by the Gateway Clipper
Visit websiteStrip District
(Neighborhood)
Visit on a Saturday afternoon. Lots of street vendors, good food, fresh produce
Visit websiteKennywood
(Amusement Park)
This amusement park is a National Historic Landmark. A few old wood coasters along with some fun new ones. Steel Curtain is brand new this year and my favorite. Potato Patch for french fries is a classic
Visit websitePenguins Game
(Sports)
Check out a 5 time Stanley Cup winning hockey team
Visit websitePirates Game
(Sports)
Even if they're not good, it's always fun to sit down, eat a hot dog and chill in what Ball Park Digest calls "the best ballpark in baseball"
Visit websiteRow House Cinema
(Movie Theater)
Single screen theater that shows new, classic, and weird movies. 900+ beers to choose from next door and bring in
Visit websiteRestaurants
Sienna Mercato - Mezzo (second floor)
(Charcuterie / Pizza)
After you have pizza and charcuterie, go up to the top floor and check out the rooftop bar
Visit websiteDriftwood Oven
(Pizza)
Sourdough pizza. I'd eat an entire one by myself
Visit websiteEleven
(Upscale American)
Bar menu is really good. Otherwise fantastic restaurant, great wine selection
Visit websiteGaucho
(Argentinian)
Wood fired meat. Veggie options are just as good. There's no wrong option
Visit websiteMorcilla
(Spanish)
Charcuterie and pintxos (snacks). Get "all the meats"
Visit websiteSmallman Galley
(Food Hall)
Restaurant incubator, 4 restaurants at a time, 1 bar, 1 coffee shop
Visit websiteApteka
(Central & Eastern European)
Fantastic food that just happens to be vegan
Visit websiteDrinks
Hidden Harbor
(Tiki Bar)
Awesome tiki bar. I'd put this first on my list
Visit websiteDancing Gnome
(Brewery)
Mostly New England IPAs but they do them well. Probably the best brewery around
Visit websiteCarmellas
(Cocktail / Whiskey Bar)
Get the smoked wild boar meatballs and an old fashioned
Visit websiteGrapperia
(Grappa Bar)
On Wednesday nights, cocktails are $6. Get the Fallen Angel
Visit websiteAurochs
(Brewery)
Gluten free brewery. The taste gives no hint of being gluten free
Visit websiteCoffee / Bakery
Coffee Buddha
(Coffee)
Artsy coffe house. Good pour over. Will often have a food truck
Visit websiteShopping
Steel City Clothing
(Clothing)
Actually cool Pittsburgh themed clothing
Visit websiteGrove City Outlets
(Outlet Stores)
A bit of a drive from Pittsburgh, but lots of options
Visit websiteRoss Park Mall
(Mall)
Designer shops. They have a macaron bar, Wigle Whisky and Threadbare Cider
Visit websiteClassics
Gooski's
(Dive Bar)
It's so much a dive bar. They still allow smoking. If you go here you can say you basically grew up in Pittsburgh
Visit websitePrimantis
(Restaurant)
The classic Pittsburgh sandwich. Cash only
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