Bluff, Pittsburgh

Name: Bluff
Address: Pittsburgh, United States

#414 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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Uptown or The Bluff is a neighborhood in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the southeast of the city's Central Business District. It is bordered in the north by the Hill District and located across the Monongahela River from South Side. The predominant area zip code is 15219. ()

Area: 209.28 acres (0.327 mi²)Coordinates: 40°26'11"N, 79°59'4"W

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Bluff – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: PPG Paints Arena, Warner Centre, August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Mellon Green.

~1790 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport
PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
9 min walk • PPG Paints Arena, situated in the bustling city of Pittsburgh, United States, is an emblematic sports venue known for hosting a myriad of events, ranging from thrilling hockey games to high-octane concerts. Opened in 2010, this state-of-the-art facility is the home...
0.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Warner Centre, Pittsburgh
22 min walk • Warner Centre, located in the heart of Pittsburgh in the United States, is a facility that combines the elegance of shopping with easy access to a variety of services. This shopping center offers residents and tourists a unique space where they can find a wide...
0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Concert hall
August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh
20 min walk • The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is a U.S. nonprofit arts organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that presents performing and visual arts programs that celebrate the contributions of African Americans not only in Western Pennsylvania, but nationally and internationally.
0.6 miNW
Park, Outdoor activities
Mellon Green, Pittsburgh
17 min walk • Mellon Green is an urban park in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The green, bounded by Grant Street, Ross Street, and Oliver and Sixth avenues, is surrounded by many prominent downtown buildings including the U.S.
0.4 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Church of the Epiphany, Pittsburgh
11 min walk • Church of the Epiphany located at Washington Place and Centre Avenue in the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built in 1902. The church was added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 1998. It is situated next to PPG Paints Arena.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
ToonSeum, Pittsburgh
21 min walk • ToonSeum: Pittsburgh Museum of Cartoon Art is a museum devoted exclusively to the cartoon arts, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ToonSeum is one of three museums dedicated to cartoon art in the United States.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Wood Street Galleries, Pittsburgh
23 min walk • Wood Street Galleries, a visual arts project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, is a gallery located in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The gallery occupies the upper floors of the Max Azen company building, above the Wood Street light rail stop.
0.6 miW
Romanesque architecture, Tower, Architecture
Allegheny County Courthouse, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • The Allegheny County Courthouse in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is part of a complex designed by H. H. Richardson. The buildings are considered among the finest examples of the Romanesque Revival style for which Richardson is well known.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Birmingham Bridge, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • The Birmingham Bridge is a bowstring arch bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which crosses over the Monongahela River. The bridge connects East Carson Street on the South Side with Fifth and Forbes Avenues going to Uptown, Oakland, and the Hill District.
0.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
City Theatre, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • City Theatre is a professional theatre company located in Pittsburgh's South Side. It specializes in productions of new plays and has commissioned new works by playwrights on the national theatre scene, including Christopher Durang, Adam Rapp, and Jeffrey Hatcher.
~1980 ftSW
Bridge
South Tenth Street Bridge, Pittsburgh
10 min walk • South Tenth Street Bridge, most often called the Tenth Street Bridge, but officially dubbed the Philip Murray Bridge, is a suspension bridge spanning the Monongahela River in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bluff?

Nearby attractions include Reymer Brothers Candy Factory, Pittsburgh (3 min walk), City View, Pittsburgh (8 min walk), St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, Pittsburgh (10 min walk), Gumberg Library, Pittsburgh (10 min walk).

How to get to Bluff by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bluff:

Light rail

Steel Plaza • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (16 min walk)
First Avenue • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (17 min walk)

Bus

Penn Station (17 min walk)
Grant St at US Steel Building A • Lines: 87M, 87S (17 min walk)

Train

Pittsburgh Union Station (18 min walk)