Suz’s guidebook
Caffeination!
Selections to entice your morning (or afternoon!) rush!
Commonplace Coffee — Squirrel Hill
5827 Forbes AveQuality coffee; welcoming atmosphere.
Arriviste Coffee Bar
5730 Ellsworth AvenueAmazing selection of coffees and teas. Great attention to detail.
Excellent coffees/teas, and other delicious homemade bakery items/pastries! Small, quaint, open late.
19 locals recommend
The Butterwood Bake Consortium
5222 Butler StExcellent coffees/teas, and other delicious homemade bakery items/pastries! Small, quaint, open late.
Ka-Fair coffee and cakery
Good for small groups; wonderful coffee selections. Amazing crepe cake!
Sightseeing
Classic overview of the city! Take the incline from the South Side at Station Square after lunch or dinner.
225 locals recommend
Mount Washington
Classic overview of the city! Take the incline from the South Side at Station Square after lunch or dinner.
Schenley Park also has hiking trails, as well as a municipal pool. Check out Schenley Overlook as well. There is the Oval, where you can go for a walk/jog.
136 locals recommend
Schenley Park
Schenley Park also has hiking trails, as well as a municipal pool. Check out Schenley Overlook as well. There is the Oval, where you can go for a walk/jog.
Many hiking trails available (Blue Slide Park). Any of the Frick Parks. Check out the new Frick Park Environmental/Nature Center.
204 locals recommend
Frick Park
Many hiking trails available (Blue Slide Park). Any of the Frick Parks. Check out the new Frick Park Environmental/Nature Center.
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StLocal famous son/artist.
Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Library (main original location), and Museum of Natural History are in the same place.
165 locals recommend
Carnegie Museum of Art
4400 Forbes AveCarnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Library (main original location), and Museum of Natural History are in the same place.
Coffee shops, historical architecture, entertainment venues, shopping, restaurants, eclectic mix of activities to explore with a group, or solo!
68 locals recommend
Lawrenceville
Coffee shops, historical architecture, entertainment venues, shopping, restaurants, eclectic mix of activities to explore with a group, or solo!
20 blocks of eclectic shops and eateries, brew pubs, consignment shops, thrift stores..
24 locals recommend
South Side Flats
20 blocks of eclectic shops and eateries, brew pubs, consignment shops, thrift stores..
Travel though amazing, colorful floral settings and rooms which change with the seasons.
33 locals recommend
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Center for Sustainable Landscapes
1 Schenley DriveTravel though amazing, colorful floral settings and rooms which change with the seasons.
For all history buffs and Pittsburgh backstory connoisseurs.
127 locals recommend
Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman StFor all history buffs and Pittsburgh backstory connoisseurs.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
7370 Baker StOne of the loveliest and most modern of zoos.
For all those who love birds and getting to see them in their natural habitats!
153 locals recommend
National Aviary
700 Arch StFor all those who love birds and getting to see them in their natural habitats!
Randyland
1501 Arch StOutdoor art museum one of a kind!
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes AveWorld class museum. 'Nuff said.
Kennywood Park
Pittsburgh's most loved amusement park; fun for all ages!
Sandcastle Water Park--lazy river, fountains, hot tubs, flumes, flumes, flumes!!!
48 locals recommend
Sandcastle Water Park
1000 Sandcastle DrSandcastle Water Park--lazy river, fountains, hot tubs, flumes, flumes, flumes!!!
Southside Works Cinema
The entire neighborhood is a walking tour of things to do--coffee houses, restaurants, antiques, shopping! Spend an afternoon or an evening. Rent a bicycle! There's no way to see it all in one visit!
29 locals recommend
SouthSide Works
424 S 27th StSouthside Works Cinema
The entire neighborhood is a walking tour of things to do--coffee houses, restaurants, antiques, shopping! Spend an afternoon or an evening. Rent a bicycle! There's no way to see it all in one visit!
In addition to the state of the art Environmental Center, there are awesome hiking trails!
6 locals recommend
Frick Environmental Center
2005 Beechwood BlvdIn addition to the state of the art Environmental Center, there are awesome hiking trails!
Especially on a weekend, the Strip is a bustling hub of activity! Check out Sunseri's Market for authentic Italian foods! The original Primanti's Restaurant is here. Great walking/shopping community!
244 locals recommend
Strip District
Especially on a weekend, the Strip is a bustling hub of activity! Check out Sunseri's Market for authentic Italian foods! The original Primanti's Restaurant is here. Great walking/shopping community!
With a theatre, shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and trails @ the water's edge, the Waterfront area is a must see for anyone!
41 locals recommend
The Waterfront
149 West Bridge StWith a theatre, shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and trails @ the water's edge, the Waterfront area is a must see for anyone!
Gambling
Rivers Casino
777 Casino DrA visit to Rivers Casino could highlight any evening!
Grocery Stores
Closest grocery store. 10 blocks up Greenfield Avenue at: 4250 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. (Corner of Murray Avenue and Loretta Street.)
Giant Eagle Supermarket
Closest grocery store. 10 blocks up Greenfield Avenue at: 4250 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. (Corner of Murray Avenue and Loretta Street.)
Budget Grocery Store. Located in South Side at: 2628 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
39 locals recommend
South Side
Budget Grocery Store. Located in South Side at: 2628 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Food scene
Wonderful blend of international restaurants, shops, boutiques, coffee and tea houses, theatre, the Manor Theatre; thriving, eclectic walking community!
Squirrel Hill
Wonderful blend of international restaurants, shops, boutiques, coffee and tea houses, theatre, the Manor Theatre; thriving, eclectic walking community!
From Pinball to nightlife, Lawrenceville has something for everyone to enjoy! Wonderful walking community with myriad restaurants and boutiques.
Lawrenceville
From Pinball to nightlife, Lawrenceville has something for everyone to enjoy! Wonderful walking community with myriad restaurants and boutiques.
One of Pittsburgh's toniest communities, fine dining and upscale private boutiques. Home to Pamela’s Diner. Pamela’s has been serving breakfast to the Shadyside neighborhood for nearly 40 years (even President Obama and First Lady Michelle stopped by in 2009!).
Shadyside
One of Pittsburgh's toniest communities, fine dining and upscale private boutiques. Home to Pamela’s Diner. Pamela’s has been serving breakfast to the Shadyside neighborhood for nearly 40 years (even President Obama and First Lady Michelle stopped by in 2009!).
Off the beaten path in lower Greenfield, this hidden gem welcomes groups for a cold brew and a meal fit for the biggest appetite! Pastas, hoagies, soups and more!
12 locals recommend
Big Jim's
201 Saline StOff the beaten path in lower Greenfield, this hidden gem welcomes groups for a cold brew and a meal fit for the biggest appetite! Pastas, hoagies, soups and more!
Napoli Pizzeria
2006 Murray AveKnown for its most excellent pizza pies!