WELCOME TO PITTSBURGH
Resurgent Pittsburgh is an ideal point of entry into the eastern USA Vibrant and understated, it awaits discovery by UK travellers.
International customs clearance typically takes just 15 minutes and the city is well placed for onward exploration.
World-class museums, theatres hosting shows including Broadway productions, festivals catering to a range of interests, an exciting food and drink scene plus access to toptier professional sports games are fuelling a tourism boom.
The 'Steel City' shines with foodie, cultural and sporting delights
WORLD-CLASS ARTS & CULTURE
A city of 90 neighbourhoods built by immigrants, Pittsburgh offers an expansive and diverse Arts & Culture scene that's hard to beat.
Attractions representing the many cultures that settled here sit side by side new and innovative options that demonstrate the city's recent growth.
Throughout the region, world-class galleries and museums o er everything from cutting-edge to classic.
Pop in to The Andy Warhol Museum, take a step back in time at the Heinz History Center or discover your place in space at the Moonshot Museum.
The cultural scene in Pittsburgh is endless, and the quality and variety of what's on o er is superb.
CULTURE HUB
Pittsburgh’s Cultural District spans 14 Downtown blocks and is the heart of an evolved entertainment and arts scene that sees 1,500 performances each year.
Establishments include the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, August Wilson African American Cultural Center and Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts –Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's home.
Broadway shows are often staged in Pittsburgh to test the market before relocating to theatres in New York City.
SPORT CENTRAL
Pittsburgh’s locals love sport and the city’s bars buzz after home games with fans in team colours.
Attending a fixture is a great way to experience the game day culture associated with all-American sports.
Pittsburgh is home to three widelyknown professional sports teams – the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates – all playing in the city's beloved black and gold garb, yet each with its own dynamic history of
ROOTS RUN DEEP IN THIS ICONIC SPORTS TOWN
FOOD FANTASTIC
With its vibrant food scene, Pittsburgh is winning a name as a gastrocity.
Over a dozen of the city’s chefs have been James Beard Awards semifinalists, recognising exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts.
In 2024 they included Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski of Apteka, a vegan restaurant in Bloomfield, and Bootsaba Tongdee of Pusadee’s Garden, a Thai establishment in Upper Lawrenceville – a neighbourhood of young professionals dotted with highly-rated eateries.
world championships, incredible moments and hall of fame players.
Head to the Acrisure Stadium for an NFL game with an electric atmosphere or grab an Iron City Beer as many-times hockey champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins, take to the ice at the PPG Paints Arena.
Settle in to your seat or join the locals in one of the bars at PNC Park for skyline views and mouth-watering food, from popcorn and cracker jacks to the famous Renegage Hot Dog piled with pot roast, mini pierogies, pickles and onions, or treat yourself to a giant slice of Caliente Pizza.
DISCOVER AN URBAN OASIS
Green spaces, riverside footpaths and pleasant weather from spring into autumn make Pittsburgh ideal for combining outdoor activities with urban sightseeing.
Rent a bicycle or join a bike tour to explore. Prefer paddling? With three rivers, kayaking is fun and gives visitors remarkable views of waterfront scenery and the city skyline.
Point State Park, the meeting point of Pittsburgh's three rivers, is a lovely place to sit on sunny days and ideal for relaxing strolls.
Easily reachable from Downtown, The Strip district has an exceptional range of food choices, including traditional diners, ethnic cuisine, street food or fine-dining restaurants. It’s a go-to area for foodies.
BIKING IN POINT STATE PARK
ACRISURE STADIUM
Dan Rooney, Director, Pittsburgh Steelers
Sylvia McCoy, Founder, Burgh Bits and Bites Food Tour
DID YOU KNOW?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have won the Super Bowl six times
Heinz ketchup was created in Pittsburgh in
The emoticon was created by Scott Fahlman, a computer scientist at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University
BRITISH AIRWAYS
operates six direct flights a week from London Heathrow to Pittsburgh from April to October and four each week over the winter
The Great Allegheny Passage – a 150-mile scenic trail – begins at Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh
20 MILLION trips were made to Pittsburgh in 2023 More than 1876
The city hosts the USA’s largest museum dedicated to a single artist. The Andy Warhol Museum was named after the pop artist born in Pittsburgh as Andrew Warhola Jr.
Pittsburgh has 446 bridges, giving it the nickname of.....
George W. Ferris, the designer of the Ferris wheel, was a bridge builder from Pittsburgh
'THE CITY OF BRIDGES'
OASIS OF CALM
FOOD AND STORIES
Join insightful ‘Burgh, Bits and Bites Food Tours in the Strip District or Lawrenceville and taste a legendary Primanti sandwich burghfoodtour.com
STRIP DISTRICT
BEAUTY SPOT
The beautiful Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Oakland hosts seasonal flower shows phipps.conservatory.org
ADRENALINE JUNKIES
Ride thrilling roller coasters at Kennywood Amusement Park, a National Historic Landmark, which is more than 125 years old kennywood.com
72 HOURS IN PITTSBURGH
DAY 1
Daytime: Kick things o with the best view of the city skyline by riding one of the historic funiculars, the Duquesne Incline and Monongahela Incline, to the top of Mount Washington. Afterwards, go shopping and grab lunch at Southside Works or in the Strip District. Then take a stroll in Point State Park, which commemorates the area's French and Indian War heritage.
Evening: Unwind with a locallybrewed craft beer. Pittsburgh has more than 40 breweries, including Cinderlands Warehouse and Sly Fox, which has locations at the Point Downtown and at the Highline on the South Side. Or take a Segway tour to combine city insights and sunset views.
Stay an extra day and visit nearby Laurel Highlands. See four Frank Lloyd Wright buildings and experience the thrill of a white water rafting tour golaurelhighlands.com
SMALL TOWN AMERICA
Explore quirky attractions, shop at small businesses and immerse yourself in the rustic charm of agritourism in nearby Butler County visitbutlercounty.com
WELL CONNECTED
New York in 6 hours, Washington D.C. in 4 hours
Trains to cities including Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington D.C.
DAY 2 DAY 3
Daytime: Gain an understanding of the region's heritage over six floors at the Heinz History Center. Later, spend the afternoon viewing genredefining examples of pop art in the Andy Warhol Museum or head to the popular Carnegie Science Center to enjoy engaging demonstrations, hands on experiences and planetarium shows.
Evening: Enjoy a culturally immersive sporting experience by catching a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game at PNC Park. Alternatively, book tickets for a show at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts or one of the many other venues in the Cultural District hosting musicals, stand-up comedy, improv, plays and dance.
Daytime: Start in the Oakland neighbourhood, among the gorgeous flowers at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Then tour the Carrie Blast Furnaces, one of the Steel City’s National Historic Landmarks, for insights into Pittburgh's industrial heritage before enjoying the rides at Kennywood Amusement Park.
Evening: View the sunset during a Gateway Clipper Fleet sightseeing cruise on the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio Rivers. Prefer dry land? Sip a pre-dinner cocktail at the hip Over Eden rooftop bar in the Lawrenceville neighbourhood then eat a delicious meal at a restaurant with a view, such as Altius or Monterey Bay Fish Grotto.