Guidebook for Pittsburgh

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Guidebook for Pittsburgh

Arts & Culture

Pittsburgh is quite proud of its native Andy Warhol.Beautiful art gallery full of Warhol's pieces and other contemporary art. Busting with events. Don't miss it.
351 locals recommend
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky St
351 locals recommend
Pittsburgh is quite proud of its native Andy Warhol.Beautiful art gallery full of Warhol's pieces and other contemporary art. Busting with events. Don't miss it.
For bird lovers. Kids & families-friendly. 0.9 mi/ 18 mins walk from our door.
153 locals recommend
National Aviary
700 Arch St
153 locals recommend
For bird lovers. Kids & families-friendly. 0.9 mi/ 18 mins walk from our door.
For kids and kids at heart of all ages. A 0.7 mi/15 mins walk from our place.
122 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
10 Children's Way
122 locals recommend
For kids and kids at heart of all ages. A 0.7 mi/15 mins walk from our place.
The football stadium of Pittsburgh. A 1.44 mi/34 mins walk from our door.
205 locals recommend
Heinz Field
100 Art Rooney Ave
205 locals recommend
The football stadium of Pittsburgh. A 1.44 mi/34 mins walk from our door.
The baseball stadium. A 1mi/20 mins walk from our place.
228 locals recommend
PNC Park
115 Federal St
228 locals recommend
The baseball stadium. A 1mi/20 mins walk from our place.
The hockey stadium. A 1.6 mi; 33 minutes walk from our loft.
93 locals recommend
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Ave
93 locals recommend
The hockey stadium. A 1.6 mi; 33 minutes walk from our loft.
Contemporary art galleries located in a converted mattress factory. For art lovers- don't miss it!
213 locals recommend
Mattress Factory Museum
509 Sampsonia Way
213 locals recommend
Contemporary art galleries located in a converted mattress factory. For art lovers- don't miss it!

Everything Else

Full of interactive & interesting exhibits. IMAX theater and tours of the submarine docked at the river. Great for all ages,kids & wheelchair-friendly. A scenic walk along the river from our loft.
205 locals recommend
Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny Ave
205 locals recommend
Full of interactive & interesting exhibits. IMAX theater and tours of the submarine docked at the river. Great for all ages,kids & wheelchair-friendly. A scenic walk along the river from our loft.
Pittsburgh largest convention center. A 1.2 mi/ 25 mins walk from our place.
23 locals recommend
David Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
23 locals recommend
Pittsburgh largest convention center. A 1.2 mi/ 25 mins walk from our place.
Pittsburgh downtown area full of theaters, concert halls, art galleries and elegant restaurants. A 1.4 mi/ 30 mins walk from our loft.
33 locals recommend
Cultural District
33 locals recommend
Pittsburgh downtown area full of theaters, concert halls, art galleries and elegant restaurants. A 1.4 mi/ 30 mins walk from our loft.
The closest bank. A 3 short blocks walk from our door.
8 locals recommend
Citizens Bank
106 Isabella St
8 locals recommend
The closest bank. A 3 short blocks walk from our door.
One of the best and the closest full-size hospital, with ER. We hope noone needs to visit it but just in case.
19 locals recommend
Allegheny General Hospital
320 E North Ave
19 locals recommend
One of the best and the closest full-size hospital, with ER. We hope noone needs to visit it but just in case.
A historic downtown hotel. Home to many seminars and conferences. About 1.5 mi /32 mins walk from our place.
Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Pl
A historic downtown hotel. Home to many seminars and conferences. About 1.5 mi /32 mins walk from our place.

Sightseeing

Unique area of Pittsburgh full of charming European-style specialty stores, restaurants and clubs. A scenic walk across the bridge from our loft (under 1 mi).
244 locals recommend
Strip District
244 locals recommend
Unique area of Pittsburgh full of charming European-style specialty stores, restaurants and clubs. A scenic walk across the bridge from our loft (under 1 mi).
The best place to check out the scenic views of Pittsburgh. A short drive.
225 locals recommend
Mount Washington
225 locals recommend
The best place to check out the scenic views of Pittsburgh. A short drive.
A historic incline to take to the top of Mount Washington to check out the scenic views of the city.
107 locals recommend
Duquesne Incline station
1197 W Carson St
107 locals recommend
A historic incline to take to the top of Mount Washington to check out the scenic views of the city.
Home to charming specialty stores and lively bars and restaurants.
12 locals recommend
Station Square
125 W Station Square Dr
12 locals recommend
Home to charming specialty stores and lively bars and restaurants.

Food Scene

Just a couple short blocks up the street from us this historic brewery offers a wide variety of local beers and a European style cuisine with German flare.
49 locals recommend
Penn Brewery
800 Vinial St
49 locals recommend
Just a couple short blocks up the street from us this historic brewery offers a wide variety of local beers and a European style cuisine with German flare.
Europea-style bistro with delicious food (incl. vegan options) in a charming eclectic setting. Personally recommended! Just a few short blocks up the street from our place.
20 locals recommend
Bistro To Go
415 E Ohio St
20 locals recommend
Europea-style bistro with delicious food (incl. vegan options) in a charming eclectic setting. Personally recommended! Just a few short blocks up the street from our place.
Delicious Thai food in a charming eclectic setting. Highly recommended. Don't forget to check out their secluded & serene outdoor patio!
71 locals recommend
Nicky's Thai Kitchen
856 Western Ave
71 locals recommend
Delicious Thai food in a charming eclectic setting. Highly recommended. Don't forget to check out their secluded & serene outdoor patio!
Open 24 hrs/7 days, its original location in the heart of The Strip District dates back to 1933. Home to traditional huge Pittsburgh sandwiches- loaded w/meat, cheese, fries & coleslaw. ~1 mi walk.
145 locals recommend
Primanti Bros.
46 18th St
145 locals recommend
Open 24 hrs/7 days, its original location in the heart of The Strip District dates back to 1933. Home to traditional huge Pittsburgh sandwiches- loaded w/meat, cheese, fries & coleslaw. ~1 mi walk.
Best & affordable sushi sushi place in town. Eclectic setting. About 1mi walk from our loft.
7 locals recommend
Sushi Kim
1241 Penn Ave
7 locals recommend
Best & affordable sushi sushi place in town. Eclectic setting. About 1mi walk from our loft.
World cuisine with Caribbean flare. Delicious food, hefty portions, beautiful eclectic interiors, great atmosphere. Our personal favorite. About a mile away in The Strip District.
34 locals recommend
Kaya
2000 Smallman St
34 locals recommend
World cuisine with Caribbean flare. Delicious food, hefty portions, beautiful eclectic interiors, great atmosphere. Our personal favorite. About a mile away in The Strip District.
An old church converted into a restaurant/ bar, serving great selection of local microbrews and yummy cuisine with German flare. Interesting interiors, friendly atmosphere. A short drive away.
60 locals recommend
The Church Brew Works
3525 Liberty Ave
60 locals recommend
An old church converted into a restaurant/ bar, serving great selection of local microbrews and yummy cuisine with German flare. Interesting interiors, friendly atmosphere. A short drive away.
One of Pittsburgh's favorite brunch places. On a weekend expect long line but they move fast. Hefty portions, American-style brunch. In The Strip, about 1 mi walk.
26 locals recommend
DeLuca's Diner
2015 Penn Ave
26 locals recommend
One of Pittsburgh's favorite brunch places. On a weekend expect long line but they move fast. Hefty portions, American-style brunch. In The Strip, about 1 mi walk.
One of Pittsburgh's favorite brunch places. Pancakes, crepes etc. On a weekend expect a long but fast moving line. CASH ONLY! About 1.1 mi walk from our loft, in The Strip.
61 locals recommend
Pamela's Diner
60 21st Street
61 locals recommend
One of Pittsburgh's favorite brunch places. Pancakes, crepes etc. On a weekend expect a long but fast moving line. CASH ONLY! About 1.1 mi walk from our loft, in The Strip.
Affordable & tasty, no nonsense food, nice place and atmosphere. Several blocks walk from our place.
31 locals recommend
Legends Eatery
500 E North Ave
31 locals recommend
Affordable & tasty, no nonsense food, nice place and atmosphere. Several blocks walk from our place.

Essentials

Best fish market in Pittsburgh. A great place not only to buy fresh fish & seafood but to grab one of their famous humongous fried fish sandwiches.
26 locals recommend
Robert Wholey & Co. Inc.
1711 Penn Ave
26 locals recommend
Best fish market in Pittsburgh. A great place not only to buy fresh fish & seafood but to grab one of their famous humongous fried fish sandwiches.
The closest food supermarket to our loft. Within short walking distance, but why walk back loaded w groceries?...
52 locals recommend
Giant Eagle Supermarket
1717 Cochran Rd
52 locals recommend
The closest food supermarket to our loft. Within short walking distance, but why walk back loaded w groceries?...
The closest liquor store. In PA liquor stores are the only legal places to purchase wine or liquor. A few short blocks away from our place.
22 locals recommend
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
6320 Shakespeare St
22 locals recommend
The closest liquor store. In PA liquor stores are the only legal places to purchase wine or liquor. A few short blocks away from our place.
The closest beer supply place. In PA beer distributors like this one are the main source to purchase a multipack of beer to go. A few short blocks walk from our place.
6 locals recommend
East Street Beer
807 East St
6 locals recommend
The closest beer supply place. In PA beer distributors like this one are the main source to purchase a multipack of beer to go. A few short blocks walk from our place.
Place for the best selection of European fresh cheeses, deli meats and other delicacies. Don't get discouraged by the humble look- this place is one of Pittsburgh's best and tastiest secrets!
32 locals recommend
Pennsylvania Macaroni Company
2010-2012 Penn Ave
32 locals recommend
Place for the best selection of European fresh cheeses, deli meats and other delicacies. Don't get discouraged by the humble look- this place is one of Pittsburgh's best and tastiest secrets!

Shopping

The closest pharmacy. A 2-short blocks walk from us.
16 locals recommend
Rite Aid
2270 Noblestown Rd
16 locals recommend
The closest pharmacy. A 2-short blocks walk from us.
The closest hardware store. A 3 short blocks walk from our loft.
Mueller's Hardware Inc.
524-526 E Ohio St
The closest hardware store. A 3 short blocks walk from our loft.

Drinks & Nightlife

A nearby tavern with good beers & German cuisine. A few short blocks walk from us.
48 locals recommend
Max's Allegheny Tavern
537 Suismon St
48 locals recommend
A nearby tavern with good beers & German cuisine. A few short blocks walk from us.
Nice local tavern/ restaurant with live music (jazz mostly). Look up their website for the program. A few short blocks walk from our loft.
28 locals recommend
James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy
422 Foreland St
28 locals recommend
Nice local tavern/ restaurant with live music (jazz mostly). Look up their website for the program. A few short blocks walk from our loft.