Ken's Area Guidebook

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Ken's Area Guidebook

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It's only a short walk to this local 20 acre oasis. Home to ballfields, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and even a skate park, Arsenal Park is a historic area and a great place for a daytime picnic. Found at: 276 39th St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201
12 locals recommend
Arsenal Park
276 39th St
12 locals recommend
It's only a short walk to this local 20 acre oasis. Home to ballfields, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and even a skate park, Arsenal Park is a historic area and a great place for a daytime picnic. Found at: 276 39th St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201
An eclectic and complete bar located at 4104 Penn Ave., Brillobox is a vibe!
47 locals recommend
Brillobox
4104 Penn Ave
47 locals recommend
An eclectic and complete bar located at 4104 Penn Ave., Brillobox is a vibe!
Korean bbq, smokeless tableside grilling, karaoke. All in one. All just a short walk away. Reserve a bbq table and karaoke in advance on their website cobrapgh
COBRA
4305 Main Street
Korean bbq, smokeless tableside grilling, karaoke. All in one. All just a short walk away. Reserve a bbq table and karaoke in advance on their website cobrapgh
Lawrenceville bowling alley with a nightclub feel
52 locals recommend
Arsenal Bowl
212 44th Street
52 locals recommend
Lawrenceville bowling alley with a nightclub feel
Drive 2 minutes or walk 7 to Lawrenceville's installation of the Carnegie Library system. Carnegie Library Main can be found on Forbes Avenue in Oakland. It can be found on Fisk Street across Penn Ave.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville
279 Fisk St
Drive 2 minutes or walk 7 to Lawrenceville's installation of the Carnegie Library system. Carnegie Library Main can be found on Forbes Avenue in Oakland. It can be found on Fisk Street across Penn Ave.
It's just a five minute drive down Liberty Ave to Pittsburgh's Strip District. Here you'll find shops, booths, food markets, fishmongers, bars, restaurants and more. It's a popular and energizing neighborhood that's home to PA Market, the original Primanti Brothers, and the newly opened shops at The Terminal in the historic Strip District Produce Terminal on Smallman Street.
244 locals recommend
Strip District
244 locals recommend
It's just a five minute drive down Liberty Ave to Pittsburgh's Strip District. Here you'll find shops, booths, food markets, fishmongers, bars, restaurants and more. It's a popular and energizing neighborhood that's home to PA Market, the original Primanti Brothers, and the newly opened shops at The Terminal in the historic Strip District Produce Terminal on Smallman Street.
A converted row house serves as an old time cinema replaying old releases. Check out their schedule online to see if you can score a viewing of one your favorite films on the big(ish) screen again.
54 locals recommend
Row House Cinema
4115 Butler St
54 locals recommend
A converted row house serves as an old time cinema replaying old releases. Check out their schedule online to see if you can score a viewing of one your favorite films on the big(ish) screen again.
225 locals recommend
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes Ave
225 locals recommend
The original Primanti Bros. Famously Pittsburgh and a must-visit for out-of-towners and late night diners.
145 locals recommend
Primanti Bros.
46 18th St
145 locals recommend
The original Primanti Bros. Famously Pittsburgh and a must-visit for out-of-towners and late night diners.
Bloomfield Saturday Market
5050 Liberty Ave
A funky bar restaurant with old school arcade games, mini bowling, and more. Gets busy on most nights, especially weekends.
14 locals recommend
Coop DeVille
2305 Smallman Street
14 locals recommend
A funky bar restaurant with old school arcade games, mini bowling, and more. Gets busy on most nights, especially weekends.
8 locals recommend
The Clemente Museum
3339 Penn Ave
8 locals recommend
351 locals recommend
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky St
351 locals recommend
World-class botanical gardens inside and out. A beautiful, relaxing experience that changes seasonally. One of my favorite places on the planet.
202 locals recommend
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley Drive
202 locals recommend
World-class botanical gardens inside and out. A beautiful, relaxing experience that changes seasonally. One of my favorite places on the planet.
Federal Galley is practically next door, stop in for a meal after the museum.
122 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
10 Children's Way
122 locals recommend
Federal Galley is practically next door, stop in for a meal after the museum.
An incredible ball park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates
228 locals recommend
PNC Park
115 Federal St
228 locals recommend
An incredible ball park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Now ‘Acrisure Stadium’, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers football teams
205 locals recommend
Heinz Field
100 Art Rooney Ave
205 locals recommend
Now ‘Acrisure Stadium’, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers football teams
205 locals recommend
Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny Ave
205 locals recommend
The USA’s only National Aviary right here in Pittsburgh’s North Side
153 locals recommend
National Aviary
700 Arch St
153 locals recommend
The USA’s only National Aviary right here in Pittsburgh’s North Side
177 locals recommend
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
7370 Baker St
177 locals recommend
A historic amusement park that sports several modern roller coasters and thrill rides, Kennywood is a Pittsburgh institution. Great for all ages, even little ones.
112 locals recommend
Kennywood
4800 Kennywood Boulevard
112 locals recommend
A historic amusement park that sports several modern roller coasters and thrill rides, Kennywood is a Pittsburgh institution. Great for all ages, even little ones.
104 locals recommend
Rivers Casino
777 Casino Dr
104 locals recommend
A beautiful venue for live entertainment like concerts, plays, and musicals in the Cultural District.
66 locals recommend
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
237 7th St
66 locals recommend
A beautiful venue for live entertainment like concerts, plays, and musicals in the Cultural District.

Food scene

My personal favorite brunch spot. And it’s within walking distance. (I recommend a chicken and Gruyère crepe and a waffle!)
15 locals recommend
Geppetto Cafe
4121 Butler St
15 locals recommend
My personal favorite brunch spot. And it’s within walking distance. (I recommend a chicken and Gruyère crepe and a waffle!)
Incredible Spanish food in Lawrenceville
36 locals recommend
Morcilla
3519 Butler St
36 locals recommend
Incredible Spanish food in Lawrenceville
Phenomenal, elevated Thai food with a beautiful outdoor garden dining area. Reserve in advance on ‘Resy’ app and, weather permitting, request garden seating in the reservation notes.
44 locals recommend
Pusadee's Garden
5319 Butler St
44 locals recommend
Phenomenal, elevated Thai food with a beautiful outdoor garden dining area. Reserve in advance on ‘Resy’ app and, weather permitting, request garden seating in the reservation notes.
Maybe my favorite restaurant in the city. Korean fusion from chef Simon Chough. I highly recommend the Chicken Katsu Curry and Killer Tofu. Walk in to get on the list during busier weekend hours and then explore the artsy Garfield neighborhood while you wait for them to call with your table.
12 locals recommend
Soju
4923 Penn Ave
12 locals recommend
Maybe my favorite restaurant in the city. Korean fusion from chef Simon Chough. I highly recommend the Chicken Katsu Curry and Killer Tofu. Walk in to get on the list during busier weekend hours and then explore the artsy Garfield neighborhood while you wait for them to call with your table.
Southern style bbq in the heart of Lawrenceville. Festive indoor/outdoor party-like atmosphere with games to play.
14 locals recommend
Walter's BBQ Southern Kitchen
4501 Butler St
14 locals recommend
Southern style bbq in the heart of Lawrenceville. Festive indoor/outdoor party-like atmosphere with games to play.
Great, eclectic Vietnamese fusion cafe within short walking distance. I highly recommend the Sunny Bahn Mi, Pho, and a latte!
9 locals recommend
Ineffable Ca Phe
3920 Penn Ave
9 locals recommend
Great, eclectic Vietnamese fusion cafe within short walking distance. I highly recommend the Sunny Bahn Mi, Pho, and a latte!
A short walk away.
YINZ Coffee Bloomfield
4525 Liberty Avenue
A short walk away.
Very good Latin cuisine about a one minute walk away. (Try the chicken tamales and potatoes taquitos fiesta!)
El Sabor
4100 Penn Avenue
Very good Latin cuisine about a one minute walk away. (Try the chicken tamales and potatoes taquitos fiesta!)
My favorite pizza in the city. (Try the white pizza!)
Iron Born Pizza & Pasta STRIP DISTRICT
1806 Smallman St
My favorite pizza in the city. (Try the white pizza!)
Galley style dining hall with four distinct restaurants and a bar, located right next the Children's Museum.
47 locals recommend
Federal Galley
200 Children's Way
47 locals recommend
Galley style dining hall with four distinct restaurants and a bar, located right next the Children's Museum.
Great ice cream in Oakland
12 locals recommend
Dave & Andy's Homemade Ice Cream
207 Atwood St
12 locals recommend
Great ice cream in Oakland

Sightseeing

An obligatory Pittsburgh experience.
31 locals recommend
Duquesne Incline at Upper Station
1215 Grandview Ave
31 locals recommend
An obligatory Pittsburgh experience.
Take the incline up for incredible views of the city.
225 locals recommend
Mount Washington
225 locals recommend
Take the incline up for incredible views of the city.
While the view from Mount Washington may be the city's most iconic, the West End Overlook may actually offer the best views of the city
26 locals recommend
West End - Elliot Overlook Park
26 locals recommend
While the view from Mount Washington may be the city's most iconic, the West End Overlook may actually offer the best views of the city
A picturesque park set at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers.
151 locals recommend
Point State Park
601 Commonwealth Pl
151 locals recommend
A picturesque park set at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers.
An amazing way to view the city. I recommend an evening cruise for stunning views of Pittsburgh.
47 locals recommend
Gateway Clipper Fleet
350 W Station Square Dr
47 locals recommend
An amazing way to view the city. I recommend an evening cruise for stunning views of Pittsburgh.

Neighborhoods

Pittsburgh’s trendiest neighborhood is the popular spot for dining, drinks, and shopping. Lawrenceville is comprised of three neighborhoods: Upper, Central, and Lower. You are a block away from where Central meets Lower Lawrenceville at Arsenal Park. Check out all three sections via Penn Avenue and Butler Street.
68 locals recommend
Lawrenceville
68 locals recommend
Pittsburgh’s trendiest neighborhood is the popular spot for dining, drinks, and shopping. Lawrenceville is comprised of three neighborhoods: Upper, Central, and Lower. You are a block away from where Central meets Lower Lawrenceville at Arsenal Park. Check out all three sections via Penn Avenue and Butler Street.
Home to the University of Pittsburgh campus, bars, and restaurants.
Oakland
Home to the University of Pittsburgh campus, bars, and restaurants.
Probably the most international neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Squirrel Hill is walkable and has much to offer.
28 locals recommend
Squirrel Hill
28 locals recommend
Probably the most international neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Squirrel Hill is walkable and has much to offer.
Pittsburgh's Little Italy is home to many restaurants, bars, and shops.
Bloomfield
Pittsburgh's Little Italy is home to many restaurants, bars, and shops.
Home to event venues and more. A great place to experience live entertainment in the city.
Cultural District
Home to event venues and more. A great place to experience live entertainment in the city.