Pittsburgh, United States

Pittsburgh Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 304.4 thous. (2019)Area: 58.35 mi²Maximum elevation: 1370 ftMinimal elevation: 710 ftCoordinates: 40°26'45"N, 79°57'44"W
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Pittsburgh Top Attractions

Pittsburgh Attractions - What to See and Explore

Pittsburgh offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: The Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Nationality Rooms, PNC Park. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Pittsburgh by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Pittsburgh.

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Theater

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    Mr. Smalls Theatre

    Pittsburgh
    MuseumTheaterConcerts and showsMillvale
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    Benedum Center

    Central Pittsburgh
    TheaterConcerts and showsPerforming artsDowntown Pittsburgh
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    Byham Theater

    Central Pittsburgh
    TheaterConcerts and showsPerforming artsDowntown Pittsburgh
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    Heinz Hall

    Central Pittsburgh
    TheaterConcerts and showsConcert hallDowntown Pittsburgh
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    O'Reilly Theater

    Central Pittsburgh
    TheaterConcerts and showsDowntown Pittsburgh
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Art gallery

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Specialty museum

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History museum

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Modern art museum

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Historical place

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    Phipps Conservatory

    East End, Pittsburgh
    ParkGardenHistorical placeSquirrel Hill South
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    Heinz Memorial Chapel

    Central Pittsburgh
    Gothic Revival architectureChurchSacred and religious sitesNorth Oakland
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    USS Requin

    North Side, Pittsburgh
    Historical placeHistory museumShipChateau
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    Point State Park

    Central Pittsburgh
    Historical placeState parkRegional parkDowntown Pittsburgh
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    New Granada Theater

    Central Pittsburgh
    Concerts and showsTheaterHistorical placeMiddle Hill
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Monuments and statues

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Nightlife

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    Rivers Casino

    North Side, Pittsburgh
    NightlifeCasinoGamblingChateau
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    Bellefield Hall

    Central Pittsburgh
    Music and showsNightlifeMusic venueNorth Oakland
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    Stage AE

    North Side, Pittsburgh
    Music and showsNightlifeMusic venueNorthshore
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    Arsenal Cider House

    East End, Pittsburgh
    NightlifeLower Lawrenceville
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    Flagstaff Hill

    East End, Pittsburgh
    NatureMountainNightlifeSquirrel Hill South
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Performing arts

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    Benedum Center

    Central Pittsburgh
    TheaterConcerts and showsPerforming artsDowntown Pittsburgh
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    Byham Theater

    Central Pittsburgh
    TheaterConcerts and showsPerforming artsDowntown Pittsburgh
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    Heinz Hall

    Central Pittsburgh
    TheaterConcerts and showsConcert hallDowntown Pittsburgh
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    New Hazlett Theater

    North Side, Pittsburgh
    Concerts and showsTheaterPerforming artsAllegheny Center
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    Wightman School

    East End, Pittsburgh
    ParkRomanesque architecturePerforming artsSquirrel Hill North
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Arenas and stadiums

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    PNC Park

    North Side, Pittsburgh
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsNorthshore
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    Highmark Stadium

    South Side, Pittsburgh
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsSouth Shore
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    Petersen Events Center

    Central Pittsburgh
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsNorth Oakland
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    Stage AE

    North Side, Pittsburgh
    Music and showsNightlifeMusic venueNorthshore
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    Petersen Sports Complex

    Central Pittsburgh
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsTerrace Village
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Day trips

Pittsburgh – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Pittsburgh, it's worth seeing attractions such as: The Meadows Racetrack and Casino (Washington), Phantom's Revenge (West Mifflin), Jack Rabbit (West Mifflin).

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  • phantoms revenge west mifflin6.4 miSE
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  • sky rocket west mifflin6.6 miSE
  • kelly automotive park butler29 milesN

Best Time To Visit Pittsburgh

Learn when is the best time to travel to Pittsburgh weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May, June and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January, February and October. Most of it rains in May, June, July and August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Pittsburgh?

What is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May, June and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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