Things To Do
Pusadee's Garden
Excellent Thai restaurant located in the hip Lawrenceville neighborhood. Reservations fill up so call in advance.
Duquesne Incline
If you're looking for a traditional Pittsburgh activity, along with great views of the skyline, this is your spot! Once you arrive at the top of Mt. Washington take some time to explore the local neighborhood with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants.
Fish Nor Fowl
Some of the best Italian food in Pittsburgh - and a great atmosphere.
Strip District Terminal
The "Strip" is a great place to explore local artisan shops and farm stands, and take a stroll! Don't miss exploring some of the most iconic shops and restaurants there - a new Asian food hall, Primanti Brothers, Pennsylvania Macaroni Company, Penn Avenue Fish Market, Enrico Biscotti, Mancini's Bakery, and many more.
Emerson's
Trendy restaurant and cocktail bar offering small plates.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a Pittsburgh gem - a thriving oasis with many unique environments to explore. Be our guest and let us indulge your senses with breaktaking season flower shows and exhibits; groundbreaking sustainable architecture; gorgeous outdoor gardens and green rooftops and more.
The Andy Warhol Museum
Timed Tickets: https://www.warhol.org/museum-admission/ Adults: $10 | Seniors 65+: $10 Located in Pittsburgh, the place of Andy Warhol's birth, The Andy Warhol Museum holds the largest collection of Warhol's artworks and archival materials. The Warhol is one of the most comprehensive single-artist museums in the world and the largest in North America.
Mattress Factory
The Mattress Factory is a "museum laboratory" where you can immerse yourself in the creative vision of artists from around the world.
Cruisin' Tikis Pittsburgh
Cruisin Tiki's is the Steel City's newest and coolest water experiences. You and five friends will enjoy a relaxing tiki boat tour of the point from the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers. Experience Pittsburgh like you've never seen before by cruising the three rivers in a Hawaiian-style tiki hut. Groups of 6 are required.
Frick Park
At 644 acres, Frick Park is Pittsburgh's largest historical regional park. It's known as Pittsburgh's "Woodland Park" for its extensive hiking trails throughout steep valleys and wooded slopes. You can download a park map via the link above.
Fallingwater
Fallingwater, a house designed in 1935 by renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright for the Kaufmann Family, is one of Wright's most widely acclaimed works. Fallingwater exemplifies Wright's philosophy of organic architecture: the harmonious union of art and nature. Fallingwater is located in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, 90 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.
DiAnoia's Eatery
Great Italian food in the Strip District neighborhood.
Primanti Brothers
Long-running Pittsburgh-born chain known for its sandwiches piled high with coleslaw & french fries. While you can find a variety around the city (the Pirates stadium, Market Square, etc), the first location is in the Strip District.
Altius
An upscale restaurant on Mount Washington - you get a great view of the city while you eat!
Pirates Game!
The Pirates are scheduled to play the Atlanta Braves on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Although the Buccos are pretty awful, the stadium is not! We recommend staying on Sunday to check out a game.
Pizzaiolo Primo Market Square
Although our favorite Italian restaurant is Il Pizzaiolo in Mt. Lebanon (Maddie's hometown), Pizzaiolo Primo in Market Square is also very good and walking distance from the downtown hotel blocks.
BALVANERA
While we have not eaten here, we have heard great things!
Lawrenceville
Another good neighborhood to check out is Lawrenceville. Some places we recommend include Piccolo Forno, Industry Public House (for drinks), Senti, The Vandal, and Walter's (outdoor beer garden).
Bridges & Bourbon
Great cocktail bar and walking distance to the hotels downtown.
Il Tetto Rooftop Beer Garden
Another good spot for cocktails - located on the roof of Sienna Mercato. And it's walking distance to the hotel!