Guidebook for Pittsburgh

Stefanie
Guidebook for Pittsburgh

Essentials

This is an easy fully stocked grocery store just steps from our place to get some essentials upon arrival.
13 locals recommend
Shursave IGA
4401 Liberty Ave
13 locals recommend
This is an easy fully stocked grocery store just steps from our place to get some essentials upon arrival.
If you need anything in a pinch, Rite Aid is just steps away.
36 locals recommend
Rite Aid
1700 Murray Ave
36 locals recommend
If you need anything in a pinch, Rite Aid is just steps away.

Parks & Nature

You'll need to bus, drive, or bike to get here, but it is a quite jaunt in doing so (10-15 minute drive) and well worth the effort! Gorgeous spot that you can roam for hours in awe of nature. A truly beautiful escape from the city within the city!
204 locals recommend
Frick Park
204 locals recommend
You'll need to bus, drive, or bike to get here, but it is a quite jaunt in doing so (10-15 minute drive) and well worth the effort! Gorgeous spot that you can roam for hours in awe of nature. A truly beautiful escape from the city within the city!
Great little spot to go for a walk. If you are a runner, you can do laps here. Or if you catch a bite on Liberty, and want a little time among the tress on your way home, you can hop over to the park on your way back to the apartment.
13 locals recommend
Friendship Park
Friendship Avenue
13 locals recommend
Great little spot to go for a walk. If you are a runner, you can do laps here. Or if you catch a bite on Liberty, and want a little time among the tress on your way home, you can hop over to the park on your way back to the apartment.
Nice little park with tennis courts and a playground. On Saturdays throughout May-Nov, there is a farmers market here in the afternoon.
12 locals recommend
Arsenal Park
276 39th St
12 locals recommend
Nice little park with tennis courts and a playground. On Saturdays throughout May-Nov, there is a farmers market here in the afternoon.
Great spot for nature! If you are a runner, you can do laps around the reservoir and enjoy nature all the while! Covered pavilions, gorgeous lush trees, a fabulous playground, and a beautiful fountain and manicured florals to enjoy if you just need a place to sit and be in nature.
58 locals recommend
Highland Park
58 locals recommend
Great spot for nature! If you are a runner, you can do laps around the reservoir and enjoy nature all the while! Covered pavilions, gorgeous lush trees, a fabulous playground, and a beautiful fountain and manicured florals to enjoy if you just need a place to sit and be in nature.

Arts & Culture

Fabulous art museum holding a distinguished collection of more than 30,000 objects features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting and sculpture; prints and drawings; photographs; architectural casts, renderings, and models; decorative arts and design; and film, video, and digital imagery.
165 locals recommend
Carnegie Museum of Art
4400 Forbes Ave
165 locals recommend
Fabulous art museum holding a distinguished collection of more than 30,000 objects features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting and sculpture; prints and drawings; photographs; architectural casts, renderings, and models; decorative arts and design; and film, video, and digital imagery.
The Frick Pittsburgh is a museum located on five acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens in the city’s historic East End. Tour the Henry Clay Frick family home, Clayton—one of the best preserved Gilded Age mansions in America . . . enjoy masterpieces of European art and changing exhibitions in the art museum . . . and explore the collection of historic cars and carriages.
60 locals recommend
The Frick Pittsburgh
7227 Reynolds St
60 locals recommend
The Frick Pittsburgh is a museum located on five acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens in the city’s historic East End. Tour the Henry Clay Frick family home, Clayton—one of the best preserved Gilded Age mansions in America . . . enjoy masterpieces of European art and changing exhibitions in the art museum . . . and explore the collection of historic cars and carriages.
The Andy Warhol Museum holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials. The museum is one of the most comprehensive single-artist museums in the world and the largest in North America. This museum is one of the 4 Carnegie Museums.
351 locals recommend
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky St
351 locals recommend
The Andy Warhol Museum holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials. The museum is one of the most comprehensive single-artist museums in the world and the largest in North America. This museum is one of the 4 Carnegie Museums.
The Mattress Factory has a wonderful collection of contemporary art and site-specific installations by emerging and established artists alike.
213 locals recommend
Mattress Factory Museum
509 Sampsonia Way
213 locals recommend
The Mattress Factory has a wonderful collection of contemporary art and site-specific installations by emerging and established artists alike.
The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PFPCA) is a non-profit community arts campus that offers arts education programs and contemporary art exhibitions featuring work of artists within the 150 mile radius of Pittsburgh.
9 locals recommend
Pittsburgh Center For Arts & Media
1047 Shady Ave
9 locals recommend
The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PFPCA) is a non-profit community arts campus that offers arts education programs and contemporary art exhibitions featuring work of artists within the 150 mile radius of Pittsburgh.
Society for Contemporary Craft presents contemporary art in craft media such as ceramics, metals, fiber, glass, and wood by international, national, and regional artists.
Contemporary Craft
5645 Butler St
Society for Contemporary Craft presents contemporary art in craft media such as ceramics, metals, fiber, glass, and wood by international, national, and regional artists.
"Tucked inconspicuously on a quiet street in Troy Hill, 1812 Rialto St is quietly bowling over its visitors. Commissioned by Pittsburgh art collector Evan Mirapaul, the house was transformed by German artist, Thorsten Brinkman from a squatters paradise to a incredible and bizarre collection of things ranging from pickled onion jars to countless records evolving as you move from room to room in the house." Contact La Hutte Royal in advance to request a visit.
La Hütte Royal
"Tucked inconspicuously on a quiet street in Troy Hill, 1812 Rialto St is quietly bowling over its visitors. Commissioned by Pittsburgh art collector Evan Mirapaul, the house was transformed by German artist, Thorsten Brinkman from a squatters paradise to a incredible and bizarre collection of things ranging from pickled onion jars to countless records evolving as you move from room to room in the house." Contact La Hutte Royal in advance to request a visit.
Pittsburgh's best museum for hands-on exploration, with science shows, exhibits, a mini railroad and real submarine that delight, educate, and inspire.
205 locals recommend
Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny Ave
205 locals recommend
Pittsburgh's best museum for hands-on exploration, with science shows, exhibits, a mini railroad and real submarine that delight, educate, and inspire.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures.
225 locals recommend
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes Ave
225 locals recommend
Carnegie Museum of Natural History is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures.
The Pittsburgh Glass Center is a gallery, glass studio, and public-access school dedicated to teaching, creating and promoting studio glass art.
16 locals recommend
Pittsburgh Glass Center
5472 Penn Ave
16 locals recommend
The Pittsburgh Glass Center is a gallery, glass studio, and public-access school dedicated to teaching, creating and promoting studio glass art.

Sightseeing

Check out a fabulous view of Pittsburgh from Mount Washington of the city!
225 locals recommend
Mount Washington
225 locals recommend
Check out a fabulous view of Pittsburgh from Mount Washington of the city!
Gorgeous spot to catch a unique view of the city from up high.
26 locals recommend
West End - Elliot Overlook Park
26 locals recommend
Gorgeous spot to catch a unique view of the city from up high.
Gorgeous spot to catch a unique view of the city from up high.
69 locals recommend
Grandview Overlook
136-160 Grandview Ave
69 locals recommend
Gorgeous spot to catch a unique view of the city from up high.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden set in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. It is a City of Pittsburgh historic landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
202 locals recommend
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley Drive
202 locals recommend
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden set in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. It is a City of Pittsburgh historic landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice little spot to grab a craft cocktail (or two)!
22 locals recommend
The Livermore
124 S Highland Ave
22 locals recommend
Nice little spot to grab a craft cocktail (or two)!
The hip Ace hotel recently came to Pittsburgh. They have a nice bar, and delicious cocktails as well as good Stumptown coffee.
27 locals recommend
Ace Hotel Pittsburgh
120 S Whitfield St
27 locals recommend
The hip Ace hotel recently came to Pittsburgh. They have a nice bar, and delicious cocktails as well as good Stumptown coffee.
Walkable venue for a drink! When the weather is nice, there is a lovely back patio area to enjoy!
47 locals recommend
Round Corner Cantina
3720 Butler St
47 locals recommend
Walkable venue for a drink! When the weather is nice, there is a lovely back patio area to enjoy!
Great place for cocktails and brunch.
29 locals recommend
Bar Marco
2216 Penn Ave
29 locals recommend
Great place for cocktails and brunch.
Extensive selection of Belgian and craft drafts. Pub food.
9 locals recommend
Sharp Edge Bistro
922 Penn Ave
9 locals recommend
Extensive selection of Belgian and craft drafts. Pub food.
Unique drinks and stylish atmosphere-- probably our favorite place to grab a cocktail and small bites.
9 locals recommend
Lorelei
124 S Highland Ave
9 locals recommend
Unique drinks and stylish atmosphere-- probably our favorite place to grab a cocktail and small bites.

Food Scene

Best bakery of all time! Limited hours, so check out their website... Not to be missed if you are here Wednesday through Saturday!
20 locals recommend
Food Glorious Food
5906 Bryant St
20 locals recommend
Best bakery of all time! Limited hours, so check out their website... Not to be missed if you are here Wednesday through Saturday!
Delicious and authentic French bakery within walking distance. Get in a little stroll so you can feel extra good about enjoying such delightful pastries :)
81 locals recommend
La Gourmandine
4605 Butler St
81 locals recommend
Delicious and authentic French bakery within walking distance. Get in a little stroll so you can feel extra good about enjoying such delightful pastries :)
Fantastic coffee shop just steps from our door with high quality brews. This one is the type you can camp out at—either share a cup and conversation or park it and get some work done!
25 locals recommend
Constellation Coffee
4059 Penn Ave
25 locals recommend
Fantastic coffee shop just steps from our door with high quality brews. This one is the type you can camp out at—either share a cup and conversation or park it and get some work done!
Definitely the best place for coffee in Pittsburgh, and just steps from our door! No internet here as it is meant to be more of a neighborly conversational spot. Limited seating.
6 locals recommend
4121 Main
4121 Main St
6 locals recommend
Definitely the best place for coffee in Pittsburgh, and just steps from our door! No internet here as it is meant to be more of a neighborly conversational spot. Limited seating.
Nice spot for some quality coffee and a good place to either have a conversation or get some work done.
6 locals recommend
Artisan Cafe
5001 Penn Ave
6 locals recommend
Nice spot for some quality coffee and a good place to either have a conversation or get some work done.
If you love tea, you're not going to want to miss this place. Super cozy setting, and delicious teas. An easy walk to boot.
12 locals recommend
Bantha Tea Bar
5002 Penn Ave
12 locals recommend
If you love tea, you're not going to want to miss this place. Super cozy setting, and delicious teas. An easy walk to boot.
Nice place for brunch, though it gets very crowded on weekends—best to get in line before they open!
42 locals recommend
Coca Café
3811 Butler St
42 locals recommend
Nice place for brunch, though it gets very crowded on weekends—best to get in line before they open!
Really great breakfast and brunch place featuring crepes and waffles. Yummy food at a good price and typically no wait!
15 locals recommend
Geppetto Cafe
4121 Butler St
15 locals recommend
Really great breakfast and brunch place featuring crepes and waffles. Yummy food at a good price and typically no wait!
Premium Thai food at a great price. Casual yet hip vibe. Cash only. BYOB.
75 locals recommend
Noodlehead
242 S Highland Ave
75 locals recommend
Premium Thai food at a great price. Casual yet hip vibe. Cash only. BYOB.
Our favorite place for pizza, but we typically do takeout as the atmosphere leaves something to be desired.
26 locals recommend
Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
4624 Liberty Ave
26 locals recommend
Our favorite place for pizza, but we typically do takeout as the atmosphere leaves something to be desired.
More upscale Italian, but a really nice spot to get a good Italian pizzeria vibe! BYOB. They also have a new Graperia place next door.
56 locals recommend
Piccolo Forno
3801 Butler St
56 locals recommend
More upscale Italian, but a really nice spot to get a good Italian pizzeria vibe! BYOB. They also have a new Graperia place next door.
“Industrial-chic” restaurant and bar. Excellent craft cocktails and amazing food! American cuisine with an Italian twist.
15 locals recommend
STATION
4744 Liberty Ave
15 locals recommend
“Industrial-chic” restaurant and bar. Excellent craft cocktails and amazing food! American cuisine with an Italian twist.
Brewery and pizza in an old church building. Good Pittsburgh ‪pierogies‬!‬
60 locals recommend
The Church Brew Works
3525 Liberty Ave
60 locals recommend
Brewery and pizza in an old church building. Good Pittsburgh ‪pierogies‬!‬
Good Pizza and Pittsburgh Sandwich (Best Pittsburgh Steak for the classic fries and egg on steak sandwich), a decent take out option.
40 locals recommend
Spak Brothers
5107 Penn Ave
40 locals recommend
Good Pizza and Pittsburgh Sandwich (Best Pittsburgh Steak for the classic fries and egg on steak sandwich), a decent take out option.
Delicious burger, frites, mussels- all around a great Belgian style restaurant. And they have a great brunch on Sundays.
36 locals recommend
Park Bruges
5801 Bryant St
36 locals recommend
Delicious burger, frites, mussels- all around a great Belgian style restaurant. And they have a great brunch on Sundays.
Excellent restaurant downtown.
46 locals recommend
Butcher and the Rye
212 6th St
46 locals recommend
Excellent restaurant downtown.
Excellent restaurant downtown.
59 locals recommend
Meat & Potatoes
649 Penn Ave
59 locals recommend
Excellent restaurant downtown.
Great gluten free option for excellent baked goods and coffee.
7 locals recommend
Gluten Free Goat Bakery & Café
4905 Penn Ave
7 locals recommend
Great gluten free option for excellent baked goods and coffee.
Fine Dining, Italian restaurant. Really great food. Pricier but a nice place to take people out to.
7 locals recommend
Joseph Tambellini Restaurant
5701 Bryant St
7 locals recommend
Fine Dining, Italian restaurant. Really great food. Pricier but a nice place to take people out to.
Really delicious and trendy new foodie restaurant featuring unique small plate options.
19 locals recommend
Spork
5430 Penn Ave
19 locals recommend
Really delicious and trendy new foodie restaurant featuring unique small plate options.
Little tucked-away unique restaurant experience. Walkable to our place. Somewhat pricy, but delicious.
50 locals recommend
Umami
202 38th St
50 locals recommend
Little tucked-away unique restaurant experience. Walkable to our place. Somewhat pricy, but delicious.
Delightful Vietnamese restaurant.
36 locals recommend
Tram's Kitchen
4050 Penn Ave
36 locals recommend
Delightful Vietnamese restaurant.
We more often do takeout here just because it is so close to our space. Tasty food!
Taste of India
4320 Penn Ave
We more often do takeout here just because it is so close to our space. Tasty food!
Delicious burgers and walkable to our space.
Burgh'ers Brewing Lawrenceville
3601 Butler St
Delicious burgers and walkable to our space.
Hip new spot with delicious food and drinks! Great brunch option.
37 locals recommend
DiAnoia's Eatery
2549 Penn Ave
37 locals recommend
Hip new spot with delicious food and drinks! Great brunch option.
Featuring craft drinks and unique spins on hotdogs with locally sourced ingredients!
16 locals recommend
Franktuary (Lawrenceville)
3810 Butler St
16 locals recommend
Featuring craft drinks and unique spins on hotdogs with locally sourced ingredients!
Super cheap brunch option with a lot of old Pittsburgh character. Also a really fun experience to check out the Strip District of Pittsburgh on the weekends!
61 locals recommend
Pamela's Diner
60 21st Street
61 locals recommend
Super cheap brunch option with a lot of old Pittsburgh character. Also a really fun experience to check out the Strip District of Pittsburgh on the weekends!
A good place for pretty much whatever you are up to, whether a chance to get some work done, or a place to meet up for a drink. Good Sunday brunch option too.
31 locals recommend
The Abbey on Butler Street
4635 Butler St
31 locals recommend
A good place for pretty much whatever you are up to, whether a chance to get some work done, or a place to meet up for a drink. Good Sunday brunch option too.
Great little spot of a cup of coffee with indoor and limited outdoor seating. Good community vibe of Lawrenceville.
60 locals recommend
Espresso A Mano
3623 Butler St
60 locals recommend
Great little spot of a cup of coffee with indoor and limited outdoor seating. Good community vibe of Lawrenceville.
Great and super walkable vegan option featuring unique perogies and drinks!
72 locals recommend
APTEKA
4606 Penn Ave
72 locals recommend
Great and super walkable vegan option featuring unique perogies and drinks!
Delicious vegan food!
39 locals recommend
B52 Café
5202 Butler St
39 locals recommend
Delicious vegan food!
Poulet Bleu is an American bistro featuring the classics Of what makes a bistro the ultimate neighborhood spot. Stylish setting with a classic feel. Walkable!
22 locals recommend
Poulet Bleu
3517 Butler St
22 locals recommend
Poulet Bleu is an American bistro featuring the classics Of what makes a bistro the ultimate neighborhood spot. Stylish setting with a classic feel. Walkable!
Traditional southern cooking with elegant flair-- short walk from our place!
Sugar and Smoke
4428 Liberty Avenue
Traditional southern cooking with elegant flair-- short walk from our place!
Fish nor Fowl is an American restaurant that celebrates an evolved perspective on thoughtful usage of ingredients and preparations. Utilizing flavors and techniques from around the globe, they work to create an identity that can neither be defined nor classified... lots of local ingredients and even wild food. SO GOOD-- our new favorite spot.
Fish Nor Fowl
5523 Penn Avenue
Fish nor Fowl is an American restaurant that celebrates an evolved perspective on thoughtful usage of ingredients and preparations. Utilizing flavors and techniques from around the globe, they work to create an identity that can neither be defined nor classified... lots of local ingredients and even wild food. SO GOOD-- our new favorite spot.
Delicious wood-fired, sourdough pizza. Cute spot with fun decor and family friendly. Super nice staff. We love it here! Walkable.
16 locals recommend
Driftwood Oven
3615 Butler St
16 locals recommend
Delicious wood-fired, sourdough pizza. Cute spot with fun decor and family friendly. Super nice staff. We love it here! Walkable.

Shopping

Unique baby boutique with lots of beautiful books, baby essentials, and handmade quality gifts.
Brambler Boutique
3609 Butler St
Unique baby boutique with lots of beautiful books, baby essentials, and handmade quality gifts.
Lots of unique and local handmade goods/gifts.
28 locals recommend
Wild Card
4209 Butler St
28 locals recommend
Lots of unique and local handmade goods/gifts.
Beautiful quality boutique clothes.
14 locals recommend
Pavement
3629 Butler St
14 locals recommend
Beautiful quality boutique clothes.