Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh

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Brighton Heights is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's northside area. It has a zip code of 15212, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 1. The Western gateway to the neighborhood, Brighton Heights Boulevard, is opposite the McKees Rocks Bridge and accessible via Route 65/Ohio River Boulevard. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire houses 35 Engine and 33 Truck in Brighton Heights. ()

Area: 1.12 mi²Coordinates: 40°28'60"N, 80°2'13"W

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North Side (Brighton Heights)Pittsburgh United States

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Brighton Heights – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allegheny Observatory, Union Dale Cemetery, Riverview Park, Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church.

0.8 miE
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Allegheny Observatory, Pittsburgh
22 min walk • Nestled in the scenic Riverview Park in Pittsburgh, the Allegheny Observatory stands as a beacon of astronomical discovery and education. This historic facility, renowned for its research contributions and public outreach programs, is an integral part of the University...
1.4 miSE
Cemetery
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh
35 min walk • Union Dale Cemetery is a cemetery at 2200 Brighton Road, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The cemetery is divided into three parts: Division 1, east of Brighton Road and north of Marshall Avenue; Division 2, east of Brighton Road and south of Marshall Avenue; Division 3, west of Brighton Road and south of Island Avenue.
0.9 miE
Park
Riverview Park, Pittsburgh
23 min walk • Riverview Park is the fourth largest municipal park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The park is located four miles north of Downtown in the neighborhood of Perry North and consists of 251 acres.
1.2 miS
Church
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittsburgh
31 min walk • Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church is an Eastern Catholic church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in the city's North Side neighborhood at 1437 Superior Avenue. Today it is best known as the church from which the funeral services of artist Andy Warhol were held in 1987.
0.8 miSW
Bridge
McKees Rocks Bridge, Pittsburgh
22 min walk • The McKees Rocks Bridge is a steel trussed through arch bridge which carries the Blue Belt, Pittsburgh's innermost beltline, across the Ohio River at Brighton Heights and McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, west of the city.
1 miE
Neighbourhood
Perry North, Pittsburgh
27 min walk • Perry North is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA's north city area. It lies within zip codes 15212 and 15214, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 1.
0.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Marshall-Shadeland, Pittsburgh
24 min walk • Marshall-Shadeland is a neighborhood on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's North Side. It has a zip codes of both 15212 and 15214, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 1.
1.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Perry South, Pittsburgh
41 min walk • Perry South is a neighborhood on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's North Side. The neighborhood takes its name from Perrysville Avenue, which "was a part of the Venango trail, an Indian path leading north of 'Allegheny Town'.
0.9 miS
Prison
State Correctional Institution – Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
24 min walk • State Correctional Institution – Pittsburgh was a low-to-medium security correctional institution, operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, located about five miles west of Downtown Pittsburgh and within city limits. The facility is on the banks of the Ohio River, and is located on 21 acres of land.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brighton Heights?

Nearby attractions include Allegheny Observatory, Pittsburgh (22 min walk), McKees Rocks Bridge, Pittsburgh (22 min walk), Riverview Park, Pittsburgh (23 min walk), Marshall-Shadeland, Pittsburgh (24 min walk).

How to get to Brighton Heights by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brighton Heights:

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Ohio River Blvd opp. McKees Rocks Bridge • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)