Best places in Pittsburgh, United States to visit (UPDATED March, 2024)

Best places in Pittsburgh

Discover the best places in Pittsburgh, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1K places in the city.

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Lumberjaxes Axe Throwing Bar

Sports bar

4.90 (3K reviews) (~4.39 km from centre)

Sandbox VR

Amusement center

👍👍 This an amazing time! If you like zombie movies, Resident Evil, etc., You will love this. We were an all adult group, and it was age appropriate. You even get a video of your experience. I highly recommend this!

4.90 (1.7K reviews) (~1.01 km from centre)

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Botanical garden

Schenley Park's horticulture hub features botanical gardens & a steel-&-glass Victorian greenhouse.

$$ $$

4.80 (9.6K reviews) (~3.58 km from centre)

Treat - Ice Cream and Liege Waffles

Ice cream shop

👍👍 Everything was perfect. No doubt 5/5 star. We had 4 different icecream: lavender raspberry, banana custard, strawberry prezel and pittsburgh pride. Not too sweet, but flavorful and creamy!

5.00 (418 reviews) (~4.81 km from centre)

Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

Performing arts theater

2,800-seat venue hosting local ballet, theater & opera companies, plus touring shows & musicians.

4.80 (5.1K reviews) (~0.82 km from centre)

Grandview Overlook

Scenic spot

Romantic fenced lookout along a bustling promenade, offering panoramic city skyline views.

4.80 (4.6K reviews) (~1.97 km from centre)

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Natural history museum

Fossils of dinosaurs & sea creatures, plus minerals & an open paleontology lab, in a grand building.

4.80 (4.2K reviews) (~3.4 km from centre)

Attic Record Store Inc

Record store

4.90 (703 reviews) (~4.53 km from centre)

Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts

Concert hall

Circa-1927 home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is a grand space for concerts & musicals.

4.80 (2.7K reviews) (~0.97 km from centre)

Page's

Dessert shop

Family-owned pick for ice cream with flavors such as Key lime pie also serving sandwiches & snacks.

$ $$$

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~4.46 km from centre)

Point State Park Fountain

Fountain

Soaring fountain with 200-ft.-wide basin, infinity waterfall & seats, at meeting point of 3 rivers.

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~1.92 km from centre)

West End Overlook Park

Park

This park by the Ohio River offers city views & is a popular spot for summer movies & fireworks.

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~3.72 km from centre)

Cathedral of Learning

Academic department

This iconic 42-story building at the University of Pittsburgh was commissioned in 1921.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~3.14 km from centre)

La Gourmandine

Bakery

French breads, pastries & other baked goods are offered alongside coffee & tea in cheery surrounds.

$$ $$

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~4.38 km from centre)

Dish Osteria Bar

Italian restaurant

Quaint eatery & bar for pastas, seafood, wine, amaros & more Sicilian & Mediterranean dishes.

$$$ $

4.90 (448 reviews) (~1.71 km from centre)

Abeille Voyante Tea Co

Tea house

👍👍 Note - This shop used to be called Tupelo Honey Teas! They have an incredibly large selection of teas, and all of them are delicious! Their teas are so great that I traveled to Millvale from Los Angeles to go to this shop in person and I would do it again and again. I especially enjoy the full moon...

$ $$$

5.00 (291 reviews) (~4.42 km from centre)

Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange

Coffee shop

Snug coffee bar in an old-timey space, plus a store with beans roasted on-site & imported teas.

$ $$$

4.80 (843 reviews) (~1.2 km from centre)

Point of View

Tourist attraction

Popular hillside park featuring a George Washington bronze sculpture & panoramic views of the city.

4.80 (829 reviews) (~2.66 km from centre)

PNC Park

Stadium

Riverside baseball stadium with classic architecture hosts Pirates games, restaurants & retail.

4.70 (18.4K reviews) (~1.58 km from centre)

PPG Paints Arena

Arena

Arena hosts Penguins ice hockey & college basketball games &, plus major live music acts & events.

4.70 (14.6K reviews) (~0.27 km from centre)

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