THINGS TO DO
Carnegie Museum of Art
Founded in 1895 by Pittsburgh’s Andrew Carnegie, the CMOA was the first museum in the United States with a primary focus on contemporary art.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
A green oasis in the Oakland neighborhood, Phipps Conservatory and its gardens have been national and local landmarks since 1893.
The Andy Warhol Museum
The largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist, the museum has an extensive permanent collection of art and archives from Pittsburgh’s own Andy Warhol.
Senator John Heinz History Center
As Pittsburgh’s “people museum,” the History Center preserves and interprets the history of Western Pennsylvanians through six floors of interactive exhibitions that feature iconic artifacts like the TV set from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and the world’s oldest jeep. The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum is located on the second and third floors of the History Center.
Shopping on Walnut Street in Shadyside
Shadyside is an affluent East End neighborhood where hip meets historic. The area was once home to some of the city's early industrialists. Over time, it's remained the home of some of the city's wealthiest inhabitants while also attracting young professionals. Today, the neighborhood continues to move forward by embracing new trends — like having more than 50 dog-friendly businesses, according to the Shadyside Chamber of Commerce. With the most high-profile, high-end shopping district in the city, Shadyside is a destination for Pittsburghers and visitors who like to shop away from the hustle and bustle of suburban malls. A visit to this neighborhood isn't complete without a trip down Walnut Street, which boasts a mix of locally-owned stores and national chains including Williams-Sonoma, American Apparel and the Apple Store.
Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning
The Nationality Rooms were designed to represent and celebrate the cultures of various ethnic groups that settled in Allegheny County. The thirty-one Nationality Rooms located on the first and third floors of the Cathedral of Learning are a community space where visitors are invited to experience the rich heritage of the communities who inspired and supported their creation. The Nationality Rooms are also in use as university classrooms, giving students the opportunity to engage in learning in a unique setting that helps them to explore the historic diversity of the Pittsburgh region.
Heinz Memorial Chapel
Open to the public and part of the Schenley Farms National Historic District, Heinz Memorial Chapel was a gift from the Heinz Family to the University of Pittsburgh.
Bakery Square
Located in the heart of East Liberty, Bakery Square serves as the connection between several Pittsburgh neighborhoods and strives to provide a vibrant space for Pittsburghers to make friends and connect over good food, drink, and shopping.
Schenley Park on the Hill
Named one of “America’s Coolest City Parks,” Schenley Park is a historic district and park that connects the neighborhoods of Oakland, Greenfield, and Squirrel Hill.
Carnegie Science Center
Pittsburgh’s most-visited museum, Carnegie Science Center is one of four Carnegie Museums in the city, and located in the Chateau neighborhood.