Emily & Ryan
Things To Do
Cafe Conmigo
Our favorite local coffee spot!
Aurochs Brewing Company
A great local brewery that is entirely gluten free! It's one of our faves since Emily is GF, but the beer is awesome even if you're a gluten lover!
Duquesne Incline/Mount Washington
The most iconic view of the city skyline. You can ride the incline and check out the museum. Definitely worth the trip if you haven't been before!
Point State Park
Great place to walk and take in some more city views. You can see the iconic fountain up close and see the meeting of the three rivers! The Fort Pitt Museum is located at the front of the park, which is a great place to learn about the history of the city/region. The park is at the "point" of the downtown area, so if you're heading to the city, this is worth a stop!
Oakland
Check out Pitt and CMU's campuses (including the stunning Cathedral of Learning at Pitt). You can also visit the amazing Carnegie museums of Art and Natural History, as well as the beautiful Carnegie library main branch. If you're hungry, check out The Porch restaurant in the heart of Oakland.
Lawrenceville
Great walkable city neighborhood with lots of local restaurants, shops, and bars. We recommend Bierport- a super unique, global beer store where you can also make your own six packs or enjoy drinks in the basement taproom. Church Brew Works is a brewery/restaurant inside of an old church- definitely worth checking out. There's Condado for tacos, Pusadee's Garden for Thai, and Walter's for BBQ - really, there's something for everyone here!
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
A lovely way to spend an afternoon! Take a stroll through the plants, flowers, and art exhibits. The Conservatory is located just a short walk away from the Carnegie museums in Oakland.
North Park
An amazing local resource! There's hiking, canoeing, swimming - just about any park activity you could think of. Or, you could take inspiration from the bride and groom and enjoy a picnic by the lake!
Fallingwater
While this recommendation is about 90 minutes outside of Pittsburgh, it's absolutely worth it to see the stunning UNESCO World Heritage site. It's a great day trip or maybe a pit stop on your way in/out of town. Learn about the history of the region and the architecture of the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright home. There are scenic hiking trails and outlooks in the park. A favorite day-trip of the bride and groom!