The best things to do in Pittsburgh—the city has shed its old reputation as a grim, postindustrial city and emerged as a destination for culinary delight, the arts, and natural beauty—cover nearly 3,800 acres of parkland and a restaurant scene that is truly booming. While most visitors will stay downtown, which is home to entertainment venues Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts and the Benedum Theater as well as nightlife at Con Alma and The Warren, the riverfront here is slowly developing with bike trails, walking paths, and other amenities.
There are a few things to know about a Pittsburgh getaway, namely that this is a city of neighborhoods: There are urban getaways in the form of Point State Park, where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers converge to form the Ohio. The city’s other 89 neighborhoods have something to offer every visitor, too, and there’s a wonderland of outdoor adventures just outside of town. Here are our picks of the best things to do in Pittsburgh across every interest, from sports meccas to museums and the arts.
Fly into Pittsburgh International Airport, which is moving toward completion of a $1.5 billion-plus modernization project. From here, it’s a 30 to 40-minute drive to downtown Pittsburgh, or the Port Authority of Allegheny County also offers rapid bus service to downtown and Oakland (home to the University of Pittsburgh) for $2.75 via its 28X Airport Flyer. On your way in, don’t miss the panoramic view of the city and its three rivers when emerging from the Fort Pitt Tunnel; but be prepared—the quick merge of four lanes of traffic can be tricky.
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Originally published: March 25, 2025
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