Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
Facts and practical information
Downtown Pittsburgh, colloquially referred to as the Golden Triangle, and officially the Central Business District, is the urban downtown center of Pittsburgh. It is located at the confluence of the Allegheny River and the Monongahela River whose joining forms the Ohio River. The "triangle" is bounded by the two rivers. The area features offices for major corporations such as PNC Bank, U.S. Steel, PPG, Bank of New York Mellon, Heinz, Federated Investors and Alcoa. It is where the fortunes of such industrial barons as Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, Henry J. Heinz, Andrew Mellon and George Westinghouse were made. It contains the site where the French fort, Fort Duquesne, once stood. ()
612 Smithfield StCentral Pittsburgh (Downtown Pittsburgh)Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: PPG Paints Arena, PNC Park, Highmark Stadium, Benedum Center.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Pittsburgh?
How to get to Downtown Pittsburgh by public transport?
Bus
- Smithfield St at 6th Ave • Lines: Metro Commuter (3 min walk)
- Grant Street at Oliver Ave • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)
Light rail
- Wood Street • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (3 min walk)
- Steel Plaza • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (5 min walk)
Train
- Pittsburgh Union Station (12 min walk)