Hill District, Pittsburgh

Name: Hill District
Address: Pittsburgh, United States

#379 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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The Hill District is a grouping of historically African American neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Beginning in the years leading up to World War I, "the Hill" was the cultural center of black life in the city and a major center of jazz. Despite its cultural and economic vibrancy, in the mid-1950s a substantial area was slated for redevelopment, displacing about 8,000 individuals. ()

Area: 114.56 acres (0.179 mi²)Coordinates: 40°26'52"N, 79°58'22"W

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Central Pittsburgh (Middle Hill)Pittsburgh United States

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Hill District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: PPG Paints Arena, Petersen Events Center, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
27 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...
0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • The Petersen Events Center, commonly referred to as "The Pete," is a prominent sports venue located in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, United States. This state-of-the-art facility serves as the home court for the University of Pittsburgh's men's and women's basketball...
1.1 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
28 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh are a treasured constellation of culture and history. This prestigious group includes four distinctive museums: the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the...
0.7 miNE
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Pittsburgh
17 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church stands as a beacon of faith and community. This Catholic church, with its distinctive architectural design, serves as a spiritual home for many of the city's residents.
1.2 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Bellefield Hall, Pittsburgh
30 min walk • Bellefield Hall is a Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmark and is a contributing property to the Schenley Farms Historic District on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh across Bellefield Avenue from Heinz Memorial Chapel and the lawn of the...
0.6 miNW
Church
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Pittsburgh
17 min walk • St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, referred to in Polish as Kościół Świętego Stanisława Kostki is a historic church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. Located in the Strip District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, it is a prime example of the so-called 'Polish Cathedral' style of churches.
0.8 miS
Bridge
Birmingham Bridge, Pittsburgh
22 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.
0.8 miSW
Church
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, Pittsburgh
21 min walk • St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church is a Black Catholic parish in the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1894 and became a personal parish for African-Americans in June 2020.
0.5 miNE
Church
John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church is a historic African American church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The church, which is one of Pittsburgh's oldest African American faith-based organizations, was founded in 1836 following a series of prayer meetings and preaching services.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place
New Granada Theater, Pittsburgh
12 min walk • The New Granada Theater at 2007 Centre Avenue in the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built in 1927 and 1928.
0.7 miN
40°27'27"N • 79°58'24"W
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh
18 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater

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Which popular attractions are close to Hill District?

Nearby attractions include Tuberculosis Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (12 min walk), New Granada Theater, Pittsburgh (12 min walk), John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, Pittsburgh (13 min walk), Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh (15 min walk).

How to get to Hill District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hill District:

Bus

Fifth Avenue opposite Craft Avenue • Lines: 71B (21 min walk)
Atwood Station • Lines: 71B (22 min walk)

Train

Pittsburgh Union Station (26 min walk)

Light rail

Steel Plaza • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (33 min walk)