Robert And Sarah’s guidebook
Outdoor activity
Frick Park is an awesome 640 acre city park, easily accessible from this place. You can walk or drive the 0.6 miles to the entrance at the Frick Environmental Center, where you can walk or jog on any of the plentiful (hilly) hiking trails. There are also two playground areas at the edges of the park (one is the "Blue Slide Playground" made semi-famous by rapper Mac Miller).
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Frick Park
Frick Park is an awesome 640 acre city park, easily accessible from this place. You can walk or drive the 0.6 miles to the entrance at the Frick Environmental Center, where you can walk or jog on any of the plentiful (hilly) hiking trails. There are also two playground areas at the edges of the park (one is the "Blue Slide Playground" made semi-famous by rapper Mac Miller).
This water feature was one of our all-time favorite Pittsburgh activities when our kids were little. PPG Plaza downtown near the Point has pulsating fountains in the summer, that pulse water up to 15 feet high. FREE and really fun for kids (and kid-at-heart adults). Open to people in the evening and weekends, one of the strange rules is that you must wear regular clothes (NOT bathing suits), which is part of the fun for kids. The plaza becomes an ice rink in the winter, but we would definitely recommend the cute Schenley Park ice rink instead, if you are looking for outdoor ice skating!
PPG Plaza
1 Third AvenueThis water feature was one of our all-time favorite Pittsburgh activities when our kids were little. PPG Plaza downtown near the Point has pulsating fountains in the summer, that pulse water up to 15 feet high. FREE and really fun for kids (and kid-at-heart adults). Open to people in the evening and weekends, one of the strange rules is that you must wear regular clothes (NOT bathing suits), which is part of the fun for kids. The plaza becomes an ice rink in the winter, but we would definitely recommend the cute Schenley Park ice rink instead, if you are looking for outdoor ice skating!
Fun Museum
Great and unique museum that is a lot of fun to visit. Not as famous as the nearby Andy Warhol Museum but has really interesting installations and well worth a visit!
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Mattress Factory
509 Sampsonia WayGreat and unique museum that is a lot of fun to visit. Not as famous as the nearby Andy Warhol Museum but has really interesting installations and well worth a visit!
Only a 5 minute drive away, near the second large city park, Schenley Park, as well as the universities, Phipps conservatory has beautiful botanical gardens. A nice extra is the glass art there, remaining pieces from previous exhibits from artists like Dale Chihuly.
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley DriveOnly a 5 minute drive away, near the second large city park, Schenley Park, as well as the universities, Phipps conservatory has beautiful botanical gardens. A nice extra is the glass art there, remaining pieces from previous exhibits from artists like Dale Chihuly.
Better than you might think! Has so much in their exhibits and collections, all of which are well done - from Mr. Rogers, Heinz, and Pittsburgh sports to history of Pittsburgh's African American, Jewish, and other communities. If you like exploring the history of this city, a great place to visit!
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Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman StBetter than you might think! Has so much in their exhibits and collections, all of which are well done - from Mr. Rogers, Heinz, and Pittsburgh sports to history of Pittsburgh's African American, Jewish, and other communities. If you like exploring the history of this city, a great place to visit!
Sightseeing
There are two famous "Inclines" in Pittsburgh that go up the side of the hill on the South side of the Monongahela River, both are ORIGINAL trains that were used to take workers from the top of the hill, where they lived, to the steel mills at the bottom. Our favorite is the Duquesne Incline (built 1877), where you can park at the bottom and take the Incline up, and we like this one best because at the top there are not only great views of "the Point" of downtown Pittsburgh where the three rivers come together, but there are great 'old' and 'new' photographs of Pittsburgh that really show the history of what it was like as a steel town.
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Duquesne Incline station
1197 W Carson StThere are two famous "Inclines" in Pittsburgh that go up the side of the hill on the South side of the Monongahela River, both are ORIGINAL trains that were used to take workers from the top of the hill, where they lived, to the steel mills at the bottom. Our favorite is the Duquesne Incline (built 1877), where you can park at the bottom and take the Incline up, and we like this one best because at the top there are not only great views of "the Point" of downtown Pittsburgh where the three rivers come together, but there are great 'old' and 'new' photographs of Pittsburgh that really show the history of what it was like as a steel town.
This tower on the University of Pittsburgh campus has interesting 'Nationality' rooms, and a great view from the top. It is near the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, and of course, Pitt and Carnegie Mellon Universities in Oakland.
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Cathedral of Learning
4200 Fifth AveThis tower on the University of Pittsburgh campus has interesting 'Nationality' rooms, and a great view from the top. It is near the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, and of course, Pitt and Carnegie Mellon Universities in Oakland.
Definitely off the beaten track, these blast furnaces left over from the Pittsburgh area steel industry are a unique piece of history. A great place for photographers and artists. Only accessible by tour! Check out riversofsteel.com.
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Rivers of Steel: Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark
801 Carrie Furnace BlvdDefinitely off the beaten track, these blast furnaces left over from the Pittsburgh area steel industry are a unique piece of history. A great place for photographers and artists. Only accessible by tour! Check out riversofsteel.com.
Visit on a weekend morning for a slice of Pittsburgh! Outdoor and indoor vendors - great food and shopping, with international places, meats, cheeses, fruits/vegetables, crafts - a Pittsburgh experience! Great place to eat, people-watch, and get some of those true Pittsburgh souvenirs! Check out Wholey's seafood market, Parma sausage, the Polish Deli, Reyna's, Pennsylvania Macaroni, a host of restaurants and diners, too many things to name!
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Strip District
Visit on a weekend morning for a slice of Pittsburgh! Outdoor and indoor vendors - great food and shopping, with international places, meats, cheeses, fruits/vegetables, crafts - a Pittsburgh experience! Great place to eat, people-watch, and get some of those true Pittsburgh souvenirs! Check out Wholey's seafood market, Parma sausage, the Polish Deli, Reyna's, Pennsylvania Macaroni, a host of restaurants and diners, too many things to name!
Shoes!
Since this won't show up in the standard Pittsburgh guides, wanted to add in one of the best shoe stores for both adults and kids! A Squirrel Hill long-time classic that is a five minute walk from the rental! Not inexpensive, for sure, but if you are looking for good shoes and actual salespeople who greet you and know their stuff, it's a throwback and has a large selection of shoes and sizes.
Littles Shoes
5850 Forbes AveSince this won't show up in the standard Pittsburgh guides, wanted to add in one of the best shoe stores for both adults and kids! A Squirrel Hill long-time classic that is a five minute walk from the rental! Not inexpensive, for sure, but if you are looking for good shoes and actual salespeople who greet you and know their stuff, it's a throwback and has a large selection of shoes and sizes.
Food scene
There are many authentic Asian restaurants in Squirrel Hill. This little place serves great, authentic homemade noodles, while you watch. Always crowded, no reservations! Also known for its bubble teas.
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Everyday Noodles
5875 Forbes AveThere are many authentic Asian restaurants in Squirrel Hill. This little place serves great, authentic homemade noodles, while you watch. Always crowded, no reservations! Also known for its bubble teas.
An easy walk from our rental, some of the best bagels in Pittsburgh!
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The Bagel Factory
An easy walk from our rental, some of the best bagels in Pittsburgh!
This is a great little bakery off the beaten track from the main business strip of Squirrel Hill, and an easy four block walk from the rental. Amazing breads, pastries, and cookies. Highly recommended!
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Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
6520 Wilkins AveThis is a great little bakery off the beaten track from the main business strip of Squirrel Hill, and an easy four block walk from the rental. Amazing breads, pastries, and cookies. Highly recommended!
This locally-owned small market is still called by many by its old name "Ruggeri's", even though it is now called the Food Shoppe. 1.5 blocks from the rental, next to the fire/police station (where you can still get a 50 cent "pop" from the vending machine outside!). The Food Shoppe is a good place to get prepared deli salads, etc, a sandwich, or an item you need for your cooking.
Food Shoppe
5878 Northumberland StThis locally-owned small market is still called by many by its old name "Ruggeri's", even though it is now called the Food Shoppe. 1.5 blocks from the rental, next to the fire/police station (where you can still get a 50 cent "pop" from the vending machine outside!). The Food Shoppe is a good place to get prepared deli salads, etc, a sandwich, or an item you need for your cooking.
This Thai-inspired tapas place is a nice place to walk to for small plates and a glass of wine.
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Silk Elephant
1712 Murray AveThis Thai-inspired tapas place is a nice place to walk to for small plates and a glass of wine.
Great local community bar with good local and craft brews (and cider and wine), and a small selection of better-than-bar food. Highly recommended. One note: don't come here to watch your favorite sporting event, because there are no TVs!).
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Independent Brewing Company
1704 Shady AveGreat local community bar with good local and craft brews (and cider and wine), and a small selection of better-than-bar food. Highly recommended. One note: don't come here to watch your favorite sporting event, because there are no TVs!).
A fun destination bar, connected to the Independent Brewing Company, that specializes in very good Polynesian-style cocktails along with small bites. An easy walk from our place!
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Hidden Harbor
1708 Shady AveA fun destination bar, connected to the Independent Brewing Company, that specializes in very good Polynesian-style cocktails along with small bites. An easy walk from our place!
Movies
Local movie theater within walking distance! Shows both popular and independent films, and has a small bar in the lobby! Love supporting this local movie theater!
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Manor Theatre
1729 Murray AveLocal movie theater within walking distance! Shows both popular and independent films, and has a small bar in the lobby! Love supporting this local movie theater!
Theater and other entertainment
Trustarts.org has information on many of the theaters, including the Byham, Benedum, and the August Wilson Center. There's lots of great theater in Pittsburgh in addition, including the Pittsburgh Playhouse, City Theater, Pittsburgh CLO musical theater, and others, and Pittsburgh Ballet and other dance. City of Asylum also has interesting offerings, on the Northside of Pittsburgh.
Also, see https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/things-to-do/arts-culture/music-performing-arts/
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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
803 Liberty AveTrustarts.org has information on many of the theaters, including the Byham, Benedum, and the August Wilson Center. There's lots of great theater in Pittsburgh in addition, including the Pittsburgh Playhouse, City Theater, Pittsburgh CLO musical theater, and others, and Pittsburgh Ballet and other dance. City of Asylum also has interesting offerings, on the Northside of Pittsburgh.
Also, see https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/things-to-do/arts-culture/music-performing-arts/