Pittsburgh is a city of neighborhoods — pick an area, explore a bit, and you’ll find something worth the stop.

Short, low-commitment ideas for people sneaking away between events.

• Walk the Three Rivers Heritage Trail

• Point State Park + fountain

• Market Square for a drink and people-watching

• Quick Incline ride up, Uber back down

• Heinz Hall lobby peek (even if there’s no show)

• Eat a pierogi or grab a bite at Primanti's.

Old Pittsburgh/Iconic Views

The "must-dos" for first-time visitors.

• Mt. Washington & The Incline: Take the funicular up for the classic skyline view.

• The Strip District & Terminal: A gritty-meets-modern mix of local food, shops, and history.

• Heinz History Center: Learn why we’re obsessed with ketchup and sports.

• Point State Park: Walk to the fountain where the three rivers meet.

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New Pittsburgh

Where the locals eat, shop, and hang out.

• Lawrenceville: A stretch of Butler Street filled with boutiques and some of the city's best food. Check out Sarah's favorite boutique, No. 14

• The Warhol Museum: Seven floors dedicated to Pittsburgh’s most famous pop artist.

• Mattress Factory: For those who like their art a little more "outside the box."

• Barcelona Wine Bar: a DC favorite, now in the 'Burgh.

• Primanti Bros (CLASSIC, fast, a must do)

• The Commoner bar (easy, polished)

• Sienna Mercato (casual, open late, lots of options)

• Fabulous hotel bars near Omni* / Monaco / Fairmont

** The Speakeasy, located in the basement of the Omni William Penn was listed under the "12 Most Essential Bars in Pittsburgh” by Thrillist. Great drinks, fun atmosphere, quirky photo-op.

• Church Brew Works – Lawrenceville*

• Eleventh Hour Brewing – Lawrenceville

• Cinderlands Warehouse – Strip District

* Featured on Ghost Hunters in 2022 (S14 E4)

• DeFer

• Bitty & Beau’s

• Mellon Square Coffee

• La Prima Espresso (Strip District)

• Poulet Bleu – Lawrenceville

French bistro, cozy and classic. Worth making a night of it.

• Fig & Ash – North Side

Seasonal, elevated, and still relaxed. A Pittsburgh favorite.

• Alta Via – Market Square

Beautiful space, crowd-pleasing menu, easy for groups.

• DiAnoia’s Eatery – Strip District

Lively Italian spot, no-frills in the best way. Always a good time.

• The Commoner – Downtown

Comfort food done right, stylish but unfussy, and easy to get to.