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Things to Do in Downtown Pittsburgh

Architects of Wonder

Pittsburgh Nightlife & Happenings

Let your curiosity guide you through moments of unexpected delight, both inside our doors and out.

Butcher and the Rye

Butcher and the Rye

Trendy outpost serving innovative New American cuisine & craft cocktails in a rustic-chic space.

Bakersfield Penn Ave

Bakersfield Penn Ave

Tacos & a few other Mexican dishes are delivered in an upbeat, margarita-fueled atmosphere.

Meat & Potatoes

Meat & Potatoes

Elevated American comfort food & craft cocktails in a sophisticated gastropub setting.

Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

Relaxed Italian eatery for locally sourced pasta dishes & oven-fired pizzas paired with tap beers.

Gaucho Parrilla Argentina

Gaucho Parrilla Argentina

Cheery Argentinian haunt with patio seating preparing wood-fire-grilled meats, plus salads & sides.

The Atterbury

The Atterbury

The Drafting Room

The Drafting Room

An experiential gastrobar that evokes an architect’s workspace, here you dine by design, creating your experience by selecting sharables, small plates, and drinks made with local ingredients.

 

National Aviary

National Aviary

America’s only independent indoor nonprofit zoo dedicated to birds, home to more than 500 birds representing over 150 species. Located in Allegheny Commons Park, the Aviary’s walk-through habitats offer intimate, up-close interactions with free-flying birds including opportunities to hand-feed many species.

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The Andy Warhol Museum

The Andy Warhol Museum

A global destination for scholarship and learning about Warhol’s life, art, and relevance to contemporary culture. With expanded access to the collection and engaging experiences, the museum is a platform for creative expression and inclusivity.

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Senator John Heinz History Center

Senator John Heinz History Center

Pennsylvania’s largest history museum and a Smithsonian Institution affiliate, devoted to the history and heritage of Western Pennsylvania. The family of museums includes the Heinz History Center, Franco Harris Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum, and Meadowcroft Rockshelter.

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Kamin Science Center

Kamin Science Center

The Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center brings science and technology to life through hands-on exhibitions and dynamic outreach programs. Located on Pittsburgh’s scenic North Shore along the Ohio River.

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Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

One of only six major zoo and aquarium combinations in the United States, home to more than 8,000 animals representing over 600 species. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and recognized globally for its research and conservation projects.

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Fort Pitt Museum

Fort Pitt Museum

Located within Point State Park, the Fort Pitt Museum tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War and the American Revolution through interactive exhibitions, life-like figures, and 18th-century artifacts.

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Duquesne Incline

Duquesne Incline

Opened May 20, 1877, the Duquesne Incline is one of the few remaining cable cars in the country. Rescued and restored by local residents in 1963, it offers the best views of downtown Pittsburgh and houses a museum of Pittsburgh history at its upper station.

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PPG Place Plaza

PPG Place Plaza

A one-acre year-round plaza featuring a unique water feature in summer and an ice rink in winter, surrounded by trees and seating areas. The site of a variety of community activities throughout the year.

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Market Square

Market Square

Originally constructed in Downtown Pittsburgh in 1764, Market Square became home to the area’s first courthouse, jail, and newspaper. A 2009 renovation transformed it into a pedestrian-focused hub with restaurants, shopping, and year-round programming.

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O’Reilly Theater

O’Reilly Theater

Created as a downtown home for Public Theater and additional venue for theater, music, and other performances — the fourth theater project completed by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

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Arts Landing

Arts Landing

A new outdoor civic space envisioned by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and designed by landscape architecture firm Field Operations — one of the most transformative projects in the Cultural District in 25 years.

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Heinz Hall

Heinz Hall

Originally the Loew’s Penn Theater, built in 1927 as an opulent movie house regarded as the most magnificent theater between New York and Chicago. Reconstructed and reopened in 1971 as Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts.

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Benedum Center

Benedum Center

A focal point of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, the 2,800-seat Benedum Center is home to Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presentations and serves as the primary stage for Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and the Pittsburgh Opera.

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Byham Theater

Byham Theater

Originally built in 1903 as the Gayety Theater, this 1,300-seat venue was purchased by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in 1988 and reopened in 1991. Home to a wide variety of performing arts including dance, music, theater, film, and family-friendly events.

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PPG Paints Arena

PPG Paints Arena

PPG Paints Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL team as well as a major venue for concerts and large-scale events.

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Acrisure Stadium

Acrisure Stadium

Best known as the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team, Acrisure Stadium sits on Pittsburgh’s North Shore with sweeping views of the downtown skyline.

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PNC Park

PNC Park

PNC Park, which opened in spring 2001, is an intimate, classic-style ballpark that embraces the progressiveness of Pittsburgh while saluting the spirit of early ballpark originals. Its prime location along the shore of the Allegheny River takes advantage of scenic vistas of the downtown skyline and riverfront.

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Memories are built here
  • Bartender pouring into a glass with ice, rosemary, and citrus fruits
    A variety of breakfast dishes sit on a white table cloth
    A woman pouring champagne in a King bed
    Upscale lounge offers multiple seating arrangements and a burning fireplace, under a gold ceiling with chandeliers, flanked by decorative panels and bookshelves.
  • Rows of champagne flutes being filled at an event