Pittsburgh is a bright and vibrant city with a strong connection to its history while still looking towards the future. It has been called, “America’s Most Livable City,” and it has been home to Fred Rogers, Michael Keaton, and Andy Warhol. Several tech startups like Duolingo and Argo AI have been built up here. There is plenty to see and do during your stay, and here are just a few suggestions of what you might want to check out.
OpenStreetsPGH offers something for everyone, from fitness workshops, to kids activities, shopping, brunch, community arts, and special promotions presented by over 100 local businesses and organizations.
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PrideFest hours are Saturday, June 8 from Noon-6 PM & Sunday, June 9 from 1-7 PM.
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The Three Rivers Arts Festival is an outdoor music and arts festival held each June and features live music and performance art, as well as visual art and vendors who sell their wares
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The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is a vintage motor sports car race and 10-day motorsport festival that takes place annually in mid-July.
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Picklesburgh is a multi-day event about all things pickled. Visitors can enjoy various pickled foods as well as live performances from local musicians.
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The largest in-land regatta in the US, the race corresponds to a three-day festival in downtown consisting of variety of free concerts, food vendors, aerial competitions, various water sports, dragon boat races, and the July Fourth fireworks display.
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The Cathedral of Learning is the 2nd largest gothic-style building in the world and houses classrooms, administrative offices, and the famous "Nationality Rooms," designed to celebrate different cultures from around the world.
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Mount Washington is known for its panoramic city views and home to upscale seafood and Italian restaurants. The Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines are funiculars that climb the hill to lookouts like Grandview Overlook.
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its purpose is to educate and entertain visitors with formal gardens (Roman, English, etc.) and various species of exotic plants.
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The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is home to some 22 million specimens with major exhibits featuring the Hall of Minerals and Gems, the Hall of American Indians, Polar World, Hall of Ancient Egypt, Hall of Geology, Dinosaurs in Their Time, and Powdermill Nature Reserve.
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