Guidebook for Pittsburgh
Essentials
This is an easy fully stocked grocery store just steps from our place to get some essentials upon arrival.
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Shursave IGA
4401 Liberty AveThis is an easy fully stocked grocery store just steps from our place to get some essentials upon arrival.
Rite Aid
1700 Murray AveIf you need anything in a pinch, Rite Aid is just steps away.
Parks & Nature
You'll need to bus, drive, or bike to get here, but it is a quite jaunt in doing so (10-15 minute drive) and well worth the effort! Gorgeous spot that you can roam for hours in awe of nature. A truly beautiful escape from the city within the city!
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Frick Park
You'll need to bus, drive, or bike to get here, but it is a quite jaunt in doing so (10-15 minute drive) and well worth the effort! Gorgeous spot that you can roam for hours in awe of nature. A truly beautiful escape from the city within the city!
Great little spot to go for a walk. If you are a runner, you can do laps here. Or if you catch a bite on Liberty, and want a little time among the tress on your way home, you can hop over to the park on your way back to the apartment.
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Friendship Park
Friendship AvenueGreat little spot to go for a walk. If you are a runner, you can do laps here. Or if you catch a bite on Liberty, and want a little time among the tress on your way home, you can hop over to the park on your way back to the apartment.
Nice little park with tennis courts and a playground. On Saturdays throughout May-Nov, there is a farmers market here in the afternoon.
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Arsenal Park
276 39th StNice little park with tennis courts and a playground. On Saturdays throughout May-Nov, there is a farmers market here in the afternoon.
Great spot for nature! If you are a runner, you can do laps around the reservoir and enjoy nature all the while! Covered pavilions, gorgeous lush trees, a fabulous playground, and a beautiful fountain and manicured florals to enjoy if you just need a place to sit and be in nature.
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Highland Park
Great spot for nature! If you are a runner, you can do laps around the reservoir and enjoy nature all the while! Covered pavilions, gorgeous lush trees, a fabulous playground, and a beautiful fountain and manicured florals to enjoy if you just need a place to sit and be in nature.
Arts & Culture
Fabulous art museum holding a distinguished collection of more than 30,000 objects features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting and sculpture; prints and drawings; photographs; architectural casts, renderings, and models; decorative arts and design; and film, video, and digital imagery.
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Carnegie Listasafn
4400 Forbes AveFabulous art museum holding a distinguished collection of more than 30,000 objects features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting and sculpture; prints and drawings; photographs; architectural casts, renderings, and models; decorative arts and design; and film, video, and digital imagery.
The Frick Pittsburgh is a museum located on five acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens in the city’s historic East End. Tour the Henry Clay Frick family home, Clayton—one of the best preserved Gilded Age mansions in America . . . enjoy masterpieces of European art and changing exhibitions in the art museum . . . and explore the collection of historic cars and carriages.
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The Frick Pittsburgh
7227 Reynolds StThe Frick Pittsburgh is a museum located on five acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens in the city’s historic East End. Tour the Henry Clay Frick family home, Clayton—one of the best preserved Gilded Age mansions in America . . . enjoy masterpieces of European art and changing exhibitions in the art museum . . . and explore the collection of historic cars and carriages.
The Andy Warhol Museum holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials. The museum is one of the most comprehensive single-artist museums in the world and the largest in North America. This museum is one of the 4 Carnegie Museums.
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The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StThe Andy Warhol Museum holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials. The museum is one of the most comprehensive single-artist museums in the world and the largest in North America. This museum is one of the 4 Carnegie Museums.
The Mattress Factory has a wonderful collection of contemporary art and site-specific installations by emerging and established artists alike.
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Rúmmálmssmiðjan safn
509 Sampsonia WayThe Mattress Factory has a wonderful collection of contemporary art and site-specific installations by emerging and established artists alike.
The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PFPCA) is a non-profit community arts campus that offers arts education programs and contemporary art exhibitions featuring work of artists within the 150 mile radius of Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh Center For Arts & Media
1047 Shady AveThe Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PFPCA) is a non-profit community arts campus that offers arts education programs and contemporary art exhibitions featuring work of artists within the 150 mile radius of Pittsburgh.
Society for Contemporary Craft presents contemporary art in craft media such as ceramics, metals, fiber, glass, and wood by international, national, and regional artists.
Contemporary Craft
5645 Butler StSociety for Contemporary Craft presents contemporary art in craft media such as ceramics, metals, fiber, glass, and wood by international, national, and regional artists.
"Tucked inconspicuously on a quiet street in Troy Hill, 1812 Rialto St is quietly bowling over its visitors. Commissioned by Pittsburgh art collector Evan Mirapaul, the house was transformed by German artist, Thorsten Brinkman from a squatters paradise to a incredible and bizarre collection of things ranging from pickled onion jars to countless records evolving as you move from room to room in the house." Contact La Hutte Royal in advance to request a visit.
La Hütte Royal
"Tucked inconspicuously on a quiet street in Troy Hill, 1812 Rialto St is quietly bowling over its visitors. Commissioned by Pittsburgh art collector Evan Mirapaul, the house was transformed by German artist, Thorsten Brinkman from a squatters paradise to a incredible and bizarre collection of things ranging from pickled onion jars to countless records evolving as you move from room to room in the house." Contact La Hutte Royal in advance to request a visit.
Pittsburgh's best museum for hands-on exploration, with science shows, exhibits, a mini railroad and real submarine that delight, educate, and inspire.
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Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny AvePittsburgh's best museum for hands-on exploration, with science shows, exhibits, a mini railroad and real submarine that delight, educate, and inspire.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures.
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes AveCarnegie Museum of Natural History is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures.
The Pittsburgh Glass Center is a gallery, glass studio, and public-access school dedicated to teaching, creating and promoting studio glass art.
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Pittsburgh Glass Center
5472 Penn AveThe Pittsburgh Glass Center is a gallery, glass studio, and public-access school dedicated to teaching, creating and promoting studio glass art.
Sightseeing
Check out a fabulous view of Pittsburgh from Mount Washington of the city!
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Mount Washington
Check out a fabulous view of Pittsburgh from Mount Washington of the city!
Gorgeous spot to catch a unique view of the city from up high.
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West End - Elliot Overlook Park
Gorgeous spot to catch a unique view of the city from up high.
Grandview yfirskot
136-160 Grandview AveGorgeous spot to catch a unique view of the city from up high.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden set in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. It is a City of Pittsburgh historic landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley DrivePhipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden set in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. It is a City of Pittsburgh historic landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Livermore
124 S Highland AveNice little spot to grab a craft cocktail (or two)!
The hip Ace hotel recently came to Pittsburgh. They have a nice bar, and delicious cocktails as well as good Stumptown coffee.
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Ace Hotel Pittsburgh
120 S Whitfield StThe hip Ace hotel recently came to Pittsburgh. They have a nice bar, and delicious cocktails as well as good Stumptown coffee.
Walkable venue for a drink! When the weather is nice, there is a lovely back patio area to enjoy!
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Round Corner Cantina
3720 Butler StWalkable venue for a drink! When the weather is nice, there is a lovely back patio area to enjoy!
Bar Marco
2216 Penn AveGreat place for cocktails and brunch.
Sharp Edge Bistro
922 Penn AveExtensive selection of Belgian and craft drafts. Pub food.
Unique drinks and stylish atmosphere-- probably our favorite place to grab a cocktail and small bites.
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Lorelei
124 S Highland AveUnique drinks and stylish atmosphere-- probably our favorite place to grab a cocktail and small bites.
Food Scene
Best bakery of all time! Limited hours, so check out their website... Not to be missed if you are here Wednesday through Saturday!
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Food Glorious Food
5906 Bryant StBest bakery of all time! Limited hours, so check out their website... Not to be missed if you are here Wednesday through Saturday!
Delicious and authentic French bakery within walking distance. Get in a little stroll so you can feel extra good about enjoying such delightful pastries :)
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La Gourmandine
4605 Butler StDelicious and authentic French bakery within walking distance. Get in a little stroll so you can feel extra good about enjoying such delightful pastries :)
Fantastic coffee shop just steps from our door with high quality brews. This one is the type you can camp out at—either share a cup and conversation or park it and get some work done!
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Constellation Coffee
4059 Penn AveFantastic coffee shop just steps from our door with high quality brews. This one is the type you can camp out at—either share a cup and conversation or park it and get some work done!
Definitely the best place for coffee in Pittsburgh, and just steps from our door! No internet here as it is meant to be more of a neighborly conversational spot. Limited seating.
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4121 Main
4121 Main StDefinitely the best place for coffee in Pittsburgh, and just steps from our door! No internet here as it is meant to be more of a neighborly conversational spot. Limited seating.
Nice spot for some quality coffee and a good place to either have a conversation or get some work done.
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Artisan Cafe
5001 Penn AveNice spot for some quality coffee and a good place to either have a conversation or get some work done.
If you love tea, you're not going to want to miss this place. Super cozy setting, and delicious teas. An easy walk to boot.
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Bantha Tea Bar
5002 Penn AveIf you love tea, you're not going to want to miss this place. Super cozy setting, and delicious teas. An easy walk to boot.
Nice place for brunch, though it gets very crowded on weekends—best to get in line before they open!
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Coca Café
3811 Butler StNice place for brunch, though it gets very crowded on weekends—best to get in line before they open!
Really great breakfast and brunch place featuring crepes and waffles. Yummy food at a good price and typically no wait!
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Geppetto Cafe
4121 Butler StReally great breakfast and brunch place featuring crepes and waffles. Yummy food at a good price and typically no wait!
Premium Thai food at a great price. Casual yet hip vibe. Cash only. BYOB.
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Noodlehead
242 S Highland AvePremium Thai food at a great price. Casual yet hip vibe. Cash only. BYOB.
Our favorite place for pizza, but we typically do takeout as the atmosphere leaves something to be desired.
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Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
4624 Liberty AveOur favorite place for pizza, but we typically do takeout as the atmosphere leaves something to be desired.
More upscale Italian, but a really nice spot to get a good Italian pizzeria vibe! BYOB. They also have a new Graperia place next door.
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Piccolo Forno
3801 Butler StMore upscale Italian, but a really nice spot to get a good Italian pizzeria vibe! BYOB. They also have a new Graperia place next door.
“Industrial-chic” restaurant and bar. Excellent craft cocktails and amazing food! American cuisine with an Italian twist.
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STATION
4744 Liberty Ave“Industrial-chic” restaurant and bar. Excellent craft cocktails and amazing food! American cuisine with an Italian twist.
Brewery and pizza in an old church building. Good Pittsburgh pierogies!
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The Church Brew Works
3525 Liberty AveBrewery and pizza in an old church building. Good Pittsburgh pierogies!
Good Pizza and Pittsburgh Sandwich (Best Pittsburgh Steak for the classic fries and egg on steak sandwich), a decent take out option.
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Spak Brothers
5107 Penn AveGood Pizza and Pittsburgh Sandwich (Best Pittsburgh Steak for the classic fries and egg on steak sandwich), a decent take out option.
Delicious burger, frites, mussels- all around a great Belgian style restaurant. And they have a great brunch on Sundays.
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Park Bruges
5801 Bryant StDelicious burger, frites, mussels- all around a great Belgian style restaurant. And they have a great brunch on Sundays.
Butcher and the Rye
212 6th StExcellent restaurant downtown.
Meat & Potatoes
649 Penn AveExcellent restaurant downtown.
Great gluten free option for excellent baked goods and coffee.
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Gluten Free Goat Bakery & Café
4905 Penn AveGreat gluten free option for excellent baked goods and coffee.
Fine Dining, Italian restaurant. Really great food. Pricier but a nice place to take people out to.
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Joseph Tambellini Restaurant
5701 Bryant StFine Dining, Italian restaurant. Really great food. Pricier but a nice place to take people out to.
Really delicious and trendy new foodie restaurant featuring unique small plate options.
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Spork
5430 Penn AveReally delicious and trendy new foodie restaurant featuring unique small plate options.
Little tucked-away unique restaurant experience. Walkable to our place. Somewhat pricy, but delicious.
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Umami
202 38th StLittle tucked-away unique restaurant experience. Walkable to our place. Somewhat pricy, but delicious.
Tram's Kitchen
4050 Penn AveDelightful Vietnamese restaurant.
Taste of India
4320 Penn AveWe more often do takeout here just because it is so close to our space. Tasty food!
Burgh'ers Brewing Lawrenceville
3601 Butler StDelicious burgers and walkable to our space.
DiAnoia's Eatery
2549 Penn AveHip new spot with delicious food and drinks! Great brunch option.
Featuring craft drinks and unique spins on hotdogs with locally sourced ingredients!
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Franktuary (Lawrenceville)
3810 Butler StFeaturing craft drinks and unique spins on hotdogs with locally sourced ingredients!
Super cheap brunch option with a lot of old Pittsburgh character. Also a really fun experience to check out the Strip District of Pittsburgh on the weekends!
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Pamela's Diner
60 21st StreetSuper cheap brunch option with a lot of old Pittsburgh character. Also a really fun experience to check out the Strip District of Pittsburgh on the weekends!
A good place for pretty much whatever you are up to, whether a chance to get some work done, or a place to meet up for a drink. Good Sunday brunch option too.
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The Abbey on Butler Street
4635 Butler StA good place for pretty much whatever you are up to, whether a chance to get some work done, or a place to meet up for a drink. Good Sunday brunch option too.
Great little spot of a cup of coffee with indoor and limited outdoor seating. Good community vibe of Lawrenceville.
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Espresso A Mano
3623 Butler StGreat little spot of a cup of coffee with indoor and limited outdoor seating. Good community vibe of Lawrenceville.
APTEKA
4606 Penn AveGreat and super walkable vegan option featuring unique perogies and drinks!
B52 Café
5202 Butler StDelicious vegan food!
Poulet Bleu is an American bistro featuring the classics Of what makes a bistro the ultimate neighborhood spot. Stylish setting with a classic feel. Walkable!
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Poulet Bleu
3517 Butler StPoulet Bleu is an American bistro featuring the classics Of what makes a bistro the ultimate neighborhood spot. Stylish setting with a classic feel. Walkable!
Sugar and Smoke
4428 Liberty AvenueTraditional southern cooking with elegant flair-- short walk from our place!
Fish nor Fowl is an American restaurant that celebrates an evolved perspective on thoughtful usage of ingredients and preparations. Utilizing flavors and techniques from around the globe, they work to create an identity that can neither be defined nor classified... lots of local ingredients and even wild food. SO GOOD-- our new favorite spot.
Fish Nor Fowl
5523 Penn AvenueFish nor Fowl is an American restaurant that celebrates an evolved perspective on thoughtful usage of ingredients and preparations. Utilizing flavors and techniques from around the globe, they work to create an identity that can neither be defined nor classified... lots of local ingredients and even wild food. SO GOOD-- our new favorite spot.
Delicious wood-fired, sourdough pizza. Cute spot with fun decor and family friendly. Super nice staff. We love it here! Walkable.
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Driftwood Oven
3615 Butler StDelicious wood-fired, sourdough pizza. Cute spot with fun decor and family friendly. Super nice staff. We love it here! Walkable.
Shopping
Unique baby boutique with lots of beautiful books, baby essentials, and handmade quality gifts.
Brambler Boutique
3609 Butler StUnique baby boutique with lots of beautiful books, baby essentials, and handmade quality gifts.
Wild Card
4209 Butler StLots of unique and local handmade goods/gifts.
Pavement
3629 Butler StBeautiful quality boutique clothes.