Guidebook for Pittsburgh
Food Scene
Their scones, cookies & pastries are beautiful & delicious! They offer sandwiches, but I haven't tried them yet.
16 locals recommend
Priory Fine Pastries
528 E Ohio StTheir scones, cookies & pastries are beautiful & delicious! They offer sandwiches, but I haven't tried them yet.
They have the best German food in Deutschtown on the Northside! The schnitzel & kielbasa selections are great! Get the apple strudel for dessert, but plan on sharing!
48 locals recommend
Max's Allegheny Tavern
537 Suismon StThey have the best German food in Deutschtown on the Northside! The schnitzel & kielbasa selections are great! Get the apple strudel for dessert, but plan on sharing!
Restaurant and brewery in a beautiful repurposed church. Great inspired foods & beers. I like to try the perogies specials. One of the best was the alligator perogies, but they have traditional ones that are also quite tasty.
60 locals recommend
The Church Brew Works
3525 Liberty AveRestaurant and brewery in a beautiful repurposed church. Great inspired foods & beers. I like to try the perogies specials. One of the best was the alligator perogies, but they have traditional ones that are also quite tasty.
Arts & Culture
This is a very very small gallery located on the 2nd & 3rd floors of Wood Street Train Station downtown. They have had some of the most interesting installations that I have experienced. I LOVE this tiny gallery! Closed Mon & Tues & during exhibit turn-overs (Quarterly). There are many other art galleries in this area to check out also.
7 locals recommend
Wood Street Galleries
601 Wood StThis is a very very small gallery located on the 2nd & 3rd floors of Wood Street Train Station downtown. They have had some of the most interesting installations that I have experienced. I LOVE this tiny gallery! Closed Mon & Tues & during exhibit turn-overs (Quarterly). There are many other art galleries in this area to check out also.
For local history, The Heinz History Museum is jam-packed with info! If you read all the placards, you can spend over half a day here.
127 locals recommend
Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman StFor local history, The Heinz History Museum is jam-packed with info! If you read all the placards, you can spend over half a day here.
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StBecause, Andy Warhol... Located on the Northside.
Great installation art, including some permanent exhibits. Located on the Northside close to Randyland.
213 locals recommend
Mattress Factory Museum
509 Sampsonia WayGreat installation art, including some permanent exhibits. Located on the Northside close to Randyland.
Sightseeing
Ride the incline (funicular) to the top and stroll the boulevard stopping at the overlooks for beautiful views of the city & the rivers. (The incline is not weather controlled, so it is stifling hot in the summer.)
225 locals recommend
Mount Washington
Ride the incline (funicular) to the top and stroll the boulevard stopping at the overlooks for beautiful views of the city & the rivers. (The incline is not weather controlled, so it is stifling hot in the summer.)
Randy Gilson created and shares this place to be, to gather, to enjoy alone or with others. Stop at Allegheny market just down the street, pick up a sandwich & drink, & have a picnic at Randyland. If you are lucky to see Randy while you visit, make sure to say hello. He is a most welcoming host! Check out his international arrows painted by visiting guests and named "Randyland Ambassadors". Randyland is a place of color and objects - eye candy.
129 locals recommend
Randyland
1501 Arch StRandy Gilson created and shares this place to be, to gather, to enjoy alone or with others. Stop at Allegheny market just down the street, pick up a sandwich & drink, & have a picnic at Randyland. If you are lucky to see Randy while you visit, make sure to say hello. He is a most welcoming host! Check out his international arrows painted by visiting guests and named "Randyland Ambassadors". Randyland is a place of color and objects - eye candy.
Shopping
This strip has all types of international & specialty food shops & restaurants. Penn Mac is an old Italian market that also has the most extensive cheese shop that I have ever seen. Stamoolis (Mediterranean) has the best spiced olives and great selection of feta cheeses. Reyna Foods (Mexican) has freshly made tortillas, (if you are lucky to be there while they are making them, you can watch), & a HUGE selection of chili sauces. Even though this a touristy spot, I still shop for many food items here.
244 locals recommend
Strip District
This strip has all types of international & specialty food shops & restaurants. Penn Mac is an old Italian market that also has the most extensive cheese shop that I have ever seen. Stamoolis (Mediterranean) has the best spiced olives and great selection of feta cheeses. Reyna Foods (Mexican) has freshly made tortillas, (if you are lucky to be there while they are making them, you can watch), & a HUGE selection of chili sauces. Even though this a touristy spot, I still shop for many food items here.
Entertainment & Activities
PNC Park
115 Federal StThe Pirates play here.
Heinz Field
100 Art Rooney AveThe Steelers play here. The stadium is also a host for concerts.
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth AveThe Penguins play here.
Stage AE
400 N Shore DrThis venue brings in some great bands!
Parks & Nature
Huge fountain is at the confluence of the Allegheny & Monongahela Rivers forming the Ohio River. The park is also included in the 10 day 3 Rivers Art & Music Festival in June.
55 locals recommend
Point State Park Fountain
601 Commonwealth PlHuge fountain is at the confluence of the Allegheny & Monongahela Rivers forming the Ohio River. The park is also included in the 10 day 3 Rivers Art & Music Festival in June.