Guidebook for Pittsburgh

Stefanie
Guidebook for Pittsburgh

Essentials

This is an easy fully stocked grocery store just steps from our place to get some essentials upon arrival.
13 residents recomanen
Shursave IGA
4401 Liberty Ave
13 residents recomanen
This is an easy fully stocked grocery store just steps from our place to get some essentials upon arrival.
If you need anything in a pinch, Rite Aid is just steps away.
36 residents recomanen
Rite Aid
1700 Murray Ave
36 residents recomanen
If you need anything in a pinch, Rite Aid is just steps away.

Parks & Nature

You'll need to bus, drive, or bike to get here, but it is a quite jaunt in doing so (10-15 minute drive) and well worth the effort! Gorgeous spot that you can roam for hours in awe of nature. A truly beautiful escape from the city within the city!
204 residents recomanen
Frick Park
204 residents recomanen
You'll need to bus, drive, or bike to get here, but it is a quite jaunt in doing so (10-15 minute drive) and well worth the effort! Gorgeous spot that you can roam for hours in awe of nature. A truly beautiful escape from the city within the city!
Great little spot to go for a walk. If you are a runner, you can do laps here. Or if you catch a bite on Liberty, and want a little time among the tress on your way home, you can hop over to the park on your way back to the apartment.
13 residents recomanen
Friendship Park
Friendship Avenue
13 residents recomanen
Great little spot to go for a walk. If you are a runner, you can do laps here. Or if you catch a bite on Liberty, and want a little time among the tress on your way home, you can hop over to the park on your way back to the apartment.
Nice little park with tennis courts and a playground. On Saturdays throughout May-Nov, there is a farmers market here in the afternoon.
12 residents recomanen
Arsenal Park
276 39th St
12 residents recomanen
Nice little park with tennis courts and a playground. On Saturdays throughout May-Nov, there is a farmers market here in the afternoon.
Great spot for nature! If you are a runner, you can do laps around the reservoir and enjoy nature all the while! Covered pavilions, gorgeous lush trees, a fabulous playground, and a beautiful fountain and manicured florals to enjoy if you just need a place to sit and be in nature.
58 residents recomanen
Highland Park
58 residents recomanen
Great spot for nature! If you are a runner, you can do laps around the reservoir and enjoy nature all the while! Covered pavilions, gorgeous lush trees, a fabulous playground, and a beautiful fountain and manicured florals to enjoy if you just need a place to sit and be in nature.

Arts & Culture

Fabulous art museum holding a distinguished collection of more than 30,000 objects features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting and sculpture; prints and drawings; photographs; architectural casts, renderings, and models; decorative arts and design; and film, video, and digital imagery.
165 residents recomanen
Carnegie Museum of Art
4400 Forbes Ave
165 residents recomanen
Fabulous art museum holding a distinguished collection of more than 30,000 objects features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting and sculpture; prints and drawings; photographs; architectural casts, renderings, and models; decorative arts and design; and film, video, and digital imagery.
The Frick Pittsburgh is a museum located on five acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens in the city’s historic East End. Tour the Henry Clay Frick family home, Clayton—one of the best preserved Gilded Age mansions in America . . . enjoy masterpieces of European art and changing exhibitions in the art museum . . . and explore the collection of historic cars and carriages.
60 residents recomanen
The Frick Pittsburgh
7227 Reynolds St
60 residents recomanen
The Frick Pittsburgh is a museum located on five acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens in the city’s historic East End. Tour the Henry Clay Frick family home, Clayton—one of the best preserved Gilded Age mansions in America . . . enjoy masterpieces of European art and changing exhibitions in the art museum . . . and explore the collection of historic cars and carriages.
The Andy Warhol Museum holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials. The museum is one of the most comprehensive single-artist museums in the world and the largest in North America. This museum is one of the 4 Carnegie Museums.
351 residents recomanen
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky St
351 residents recomanen
The Andy Warhol Museum holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials. The museum is one of the most comprehensive single-artist museums in the world and the largest in North America. This museum is one of the 4 Carnegie Museums.
The Mattress Factory has a wonderful collection of contemporary art and site-specific installations by emerging and established artists alike.
213 residents recomanen
Museu de la Fàbrica de Matalassos
509 Sampsonia Way
213 residents recomanen
The Mattress Factory has a wonderful collection of contemporary art and site-specific installations by emerging and established artists alike.
The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PFPCA) is a non-profit community arts campus that offers arts education programs and contemporary art exhibitions featuring work of artists within the 150 mile radius of Pittsburgh.
9 residents recomanen
Pittsburgh Center For Arts & Media
1047 Shady Ave
9 residents recomanen
The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PFPCA) is a non-profit community arts campus that offers arts education programs and contemporary art exhibitions featuring work of artists within the 150 mile radius of Pittsburgh.
Society for Contemporary Craft presents contemporary art in craft media such as ceramics, metals, fiber, glass, and wood by international, national, and regional artists.
Contemporary Craft
5645 Butler St
Society for Contemporary Craft presents contemporary art in craft media such as ceramics, metals, fiber, glass, and wood by international, national, and regional artists.
"Tucked inconspicuously on a quiet street in Troy Hill, 1812 Rialto St is quietly bowling over its visitors. Commissioned by Pittsburgh art collector Evan Mirapaul, the house was transformed by German artist, Thorsten Brinkman from a squatters paradise to a incredible and bizarre collection of things ranging from pickled onion jars to countless records evolving as you move from room to room in the house." Contact La Hutte Royal in advance to request a visit.
La Hütte Royal
"Tucked inconspicuously on a quiet street in Troy Hill, 1812 Rialto St is quietly bowling over its visitors. Commissioned by Pittsburgh art collector Evan Mirapaul, the house was transformed by German artist, Thorsten Brinkman from a squatters paradise to a incredible and bizarre collection of things ranging from pickled onion jars to countless records evolving as you move from room to room in the house." Contact La Hutte Royal in advance to request a visit.
Pittsburgh's best museum for hands-on exploration, with science shows, exhibits, a mini railroad and real submarine that delight, educate, and inspire.
205 residents recomanen
Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny Ave
205 residents recomanen
Pittsburgh's best museum for hands-on exploration, with science shows, exhibits, a mini railroad and real submarine that delight, educate, and inspire.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures.
225 residents recomanen
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes Ave
225 residents recomanen
Carnegie Museum of Natural History is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures.
The Pittsburgh Glass Center is a gallery, glass studio, and public-access school dedicated to teaching, creating and promoting studio glass art.
16 residents recomanen
Pittsburgh Glass Center
5472 Penn Ave
16 residents recomanen
The Pittsburgh Glass Center is a gallery, glass studio, and public-access school dedicated to teaching, creating and promoting studio glass art.

Sightseeing

Check out a fabulous view of Pittsburgh from Mount Washington of the city!
225 residents recomanen
Mount Washington
225 residents recomanen
Check out a fabulous view of Pittsburgh from Mount Washington of the city!
Gorgeous spot to catch a unique view of the city from up high.
26 residents recomanen
West End - Elliot Overlook Park
26 residents recomanen
Gorgeous spot to catch a unique view of the city from up high.
Gorgeous spot to catch a unique view of the city from up high.
69 residents recomanen
Mirador de Grandview
136-160 Grandview Ave
69 residents recomanen
Gorgeous spot to catch a unique view of the city from up high.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden set in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. It is a City of Pittsburgh historic landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
202 residents recomanen
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley Drive
202 residents recomanen
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden set in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. It is a City of Pittsburgh historic landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice little spot to grab a craft cocktail (or two)!
22 residents recomanen
The Livermore
124 S Highland Ave
22 residents recomanen
Nice little spot to grab a craft cocktail (or two)!
The hip Ace hotel recently came to Pittsburgh. They have a nice bar, and delicious cocktails as well as good Stumptown coffee.
27 residents recomanen
Ace Hotel Pittsburgh
120 S Whitfield St
27 residents recomanen
The hip Ace hotel recently came to Pittsburgh. They have a nice bar, and delicious cocktails as well as good Stumptown coffee.
Walkable venue for a drink! When the weather is nice, there is a lovely back patio area to enjoy!
47 residents recomanen
Round Corner Cantina
3720 Butler St
47 residents recomanen
Walkable venue for a drink! When the weather is nice, there is a lovely back patio area to enjoy!
Great place for cocktails and brunch.
29 residents recomanen
Bar Marco
2216 Penn Ave
29 residents recomanen
Great place for cocktails and brunch.
Extensive selection of Belgian and craft drafts. Pub food.
9 residents recomanen
Sharp Edge Bistro
922 Penn Ave
9 residents recomanen
Extensive selection of Belgian and craft drafts. Pub food.
Unique drinks and stylish atmosphere-- probably our favorite place to grab a cocktail and small bites.
9 residents recomanen
Lorelei
124 S Highland Ave
9 residents recomanen
Unique drinks and stylish atmosphere-- probably our favorite place to grab a cocktail and small bites.

Food Scene

Best bakery of all time! Limited hours, so check out their website... Not to be missed if you are here Wednesday through Saturday!
20 residents recomanen
Food Glorious Food
5906 Bryant St
20 residents recomanen
Best bakery of all time! Limited hours, so check out their website... Not to be missed if you are here Wednesday through Saturday!
Delicious and authentic French bakery within walking distance. Get in a little stroll so you can feel extra good about enjoying such delightful pastries :)
81 residents recomanen
La Gourmandine
4605 Butler St
81 residents recomanen
Delicious and authentic French bakery within walking distance. Get in a little stroll so you can feel extra good about enjoying such delightful pastries :)
Fantastic coffee shop just steps from our door with high quality brews. This one is the type you can camp out at—either share a cup and conversation or park it and get some work done!
25 residents recomanen
Constellation Coffee
4059 Penn Ave
25 residents recomanen
Fantastic coffee shop just steps from our door with high quality brews. This one is the type you can camp out at—either share a cup and conversation or park it and get some work done!
Definitely the best place for coffee in Pittsburgh, and just steps from our door! No internet here as it is meant to be more of a neighborly conversational spot. Limited seating.
6 residents recomanen
4121 Main
4121 Main St
6 residents recomanen
Definitely the best place for coffee in Pittsburgh, and just steps from our door! No internet here as it is meant to be more of a neighborly conversational spot. Limited seating.
Nice spot for some quality coffee and a good place to either have a conversation or get some work done.
6 residents recomanen
Artisan Cafe
5001 Penn Ave
6 residents recomanen
Nice spot for some quality coffee and a good place to either have a conversation or get some work done.
If you love tea, you're not going to want to miss this place. Super cozy setting, and delicious teas. An easy walk to boot.
12 residents recomanen
Bantha Tea Bar
5002 Penn Ave
12 residents recomanen
If you love tea, you're not going to want to miss this place. Super cozy setting, and delicious teas. An easy walk to boot.
Nice place for brunch, though it gets very crowded on weekends—best to get in line before they open!
42 residents recomanen
Coca Café
3811 Butler St
42 residents recomanen
Nice place for brunch, though it gets very crowded on weekends—best to get in line before they open!
Really great breakfast and brunch place featuring crepes and waffles. Yummy food at a good price and typically no wait!
15 residents recomanen
Geppetto Cafe
4121 Butler St
15 residents recomanen
Really great breakfast and brunch place featuring crepes and waffles. Yummy food at a good price and typically no wait!
Premium Thai food at a great price. Casual yet hip vibe. Cash only. BYOB.
75 residents recomanen
Noodlehead
242 S Highland Ave
75 residents recomanen
Premium Thai food at a great price. Casual yet hip vibe. Cash only. BYOB.
Our favorite place for pizza, but we typically do takeout as the atmosphere leaves something to be desired.
26 residents recomanen
Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
4624 Liberty Ave
26 residents recomanen
Our favorite place for pizza, but we typically do takeout as the atmosphere leaves something to be desired.
More upscale Italian, but a really nice spot to get a good Italian pizzeria vibe! BYOB. They also have a new Graperia place next door.
56 residents recomanen
Piccolo Forno
3801 Butler St
56 residents recomanen
More upscale Italian, but a really nice spot to get a good Italian pizzeria vibe! BYOB. They also have a new Graperia place next door.
“Industrial-chic” restaurant and bar. Excellent craft cocktails and amazing food! American cuisine with an Italian twist.
15 residents recomanen
STATION
4744 Liberty Ave
15 residents recomanen
“Industrial-chic” restaurant and bar. Excellent craft cocktails and amazing food! American cuisine with an Italian twist.
Brewery and pizza in an old church building. Good Pittsburgh ‪pierogies‬!‬
60 residents recomanen
The Church Brew Works
3525 Liberty Ave
60 residents recomanen
Brewery and pizza in an old church building. Good Pittsburgh ‪pierogies‬!‬
Good Pizza and Pittsburgh Sandwich (Best Pittsburgh Steak for the classic fries and egg on steak sandwich), a decent take out option.
40 residents recomanen
Spak Brothers
5107 Penn Ave
40 residents recomanen
Good Pizza and Pittsburgh Sandwich (Best Pittsburgh Steak for the classic fries and egg on steak sandwich), a decent take out option.
Delicious burger, frites, mussels- all around a great Belgian style restaurant. And they have a great brunch on Sundays.
36 residents recomanen
Park Bruges
5801 Bryant St
36 residents recomanen
Delicious burger, frites, mussels- all around a great Belgian style restaurant. And they have a great brunch on Sundays.
Excellent restaurant downtown.
46 residents recomanen
Butcher and the Rye
212 6th St
46 residents recomanen
Excellent restaurant downtown.
Excellent restaurant downtown.
59 residents recomanen
Meat & Potatoes
649 Penn Ave
59 residents recomanen
Excellent restaurant downtown.
Great gluten free option for excellent baked goods and coffee.
7 residents recomanen
Gluten Free Goat Bakery & Café
4905 Penn Ave
7 residents recomanen
Great gluten free option for excellent baked goods and coffee.
Fine Dining, Italian restaurant. Really great food. Pricier but a nice place to take people out to.
7 residents recomanen
Joseph Tambellini Restaurant
5701 Bryant St
7 residents recomanen
Fine Dining, Italian restaurant. Really great food. Pricier but a nice place to take people out to.
Really delicious and trendy new foodie restaurant featuring unique small plate options.
19 residents recomanen
Spork
5430 Penn Ave
19 residents recomanen
Really delicious and trendy new foodie restaurant featuring unique small plate options.
Little tucked-away unique restaurant experience. Walkable to our place. Somewhat pricy, but delicious.
50 residents recomanen
Umami
202 38th St
50 residents recomanen
Little tucked-away unique restaurant experience. Walkable to our place. Somewhat pricy, but delicious.
Delightful Vietnamese restaurant.
36 residents recomanen
Tram's Kitchen
4050 Penn Ave
36 residents recomanen
Delightful Vietnamese restaurant.
We more often do takeout here just because it is so close to our space. Tasty food!
Taste of India
4320 Penn Ave
We more often do takeout here just because it is so close to our space. Tasty food!
Delicious burgers and walkable to our space.
Burgh'ers Brewing Lawrenceville
3601 Butler St
Delicious burgers and walkable to our space.
Hip new spot with delicious food and drinks! Great brunch option.
37 residents recomanen
DiAnoia's Eatery
2549 Penn Ave
37 residents recomanen
Hip new spot with delicious food and drinks! Great brunch option.
Featuring craft drinks and unique spins on hotdogs with locally sourced ingredients!
16 residents recomanen
Franktuary (Lawrenceville)
3810 Butler St
16 residents recomanen
Featuring craft drinks and unique spins on hotdogs with locally sourced ingredients!
Super cheap brunch option with a lot of old Pittsburgh character. Also a really fun experience to check out the Strip District of Pittsburgh on the weekends!
61 residents recomanen
Pamela's Diner
60 21st Street
61 residents recomanen
Super cheap brunch option with a lot of old Pittsburgh character. Also a really fun experience to check out the Strip District of Pittsburgh on the weekends!
A good place for pretty much whatever you are up to, whether a chance to get some work done, or a place to meet up for a drink. Good Sunday brunch option too.
31 residents recomanen
The Abbey on Butler Street
4635 Butler St
31 residents recomanen
A good place for pretty much whatever you are up to, whether a chance to get some work done, or a place to meet up for a drink. Good Sunday brunch option too.
Great little spot of a cup of coffee with indoor and limited outdoor seating. Good community vibe of Lawrenceville.
60 residents recomanen
Espresso A Mano
3623 Butler St
60 residents recomanen
Great little spot of a cup of coffee with indoor and limited outdoor seating. Good community vibe of Lawrenceville.
Great and super walkable vegan option featuring unique perogies and drinks!
72 residents recomanen
APTEKA
4606 Penn Ave
72 residents recomanen
Great and super walkable vegan option featuring unique perogies and drinks!
Delicious vegan food!
39 residents recomanen
B52 Café
5202 Butler St
39 residents recomanen
Delicious vegan food!
Poulet Bleu is an American bistro featuring the classics Of what makes a bistro the ultimate neighborhood spot. Stylish setting with a classic feel. Walkable!
22 residents recomanen
Poulet Bleu
3517 Butler St
22 residents recomanen
Poulet Bleu is an American bistro featuring the classics Of what makes a bistro the ultimate neighborhood spot. Stylish setting with a classic feel. Walkable!
Traditional southern cooking with elegant flair-- short walk from our place!
Sugar and Smoke
4428 Liberty Avenue
Traditional southern cooking with elegant flair-- short walk from our place!
Fish nor Fowl is an American restaurant that celebrates an evolved perspective on thoughtful usage of ingredients and preparations. Utilizing flavors and techniques from around the globe, they work to create an identity that can neither be defined nor classified... lots of local ingredients and even wild food. SO GOOD-- our new favorite spot.
Fish Nor Fowl
5523 Penn Avenue
Fish nor Fowl is an American restaurant that celebrates an evolved perspective on thoughtful usage of ingredients and preparations. Utilizing flavors and techniques from around the globe, they work to create an identity that can neither be defined nor classified... lots of local ingredients and even wild food. SO GOOD-- our new favorite spot.
Delicious wood-fired, sourdough pizza. Cute spot with fun decor and family friendly. Super nice staff. We love it here! Walkable.
16 residents recomanen
Driftwood Oven
3615 Butler St
16 residents recomanen
Delicious wood-fired, sourdough pizza. Cute spot with fun decor and family friendly. Super nice staff. We love it here! Walkable.

Shopping

Unique baby boutique with lots of beautiful books, baby essentials, and handmade quality gifts.
Brambler Boutique
3609 Butler St
Unique baby boutique with lots of beautiful books, baby essentials, and handmade quality gifts.
Lots of unique and local handmade goods/gifts.
28 residents recomanen
Wild Card
4209 Butler St
28 residents recomanen
Lots of unique and local handmade goods/gifts.
Beautiful quality boutique clothes.
14 residents recomanen
Pavement
3629 Butler St
14 residents recomanen
Beautiful quality boutique clothes.