10 Things To Do In Pittsburgh
I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since we moved to Pittsburgh! This city is full of beautiful views, stunning architecture, and tons of character. We have loved living here and I thought it was about time that I finally share a Pittsburgh Travel Guide! I will be adding to this blog post as I go so bear with me it’s not quite done, but it will be worth it 😉
Allegheny Landing Park
I love the views of Pittsburgh’s skyscrapers from the Allegheny Landing Park and the Roberto Clemente Memorial Park on the north shore! You can walk the riverfront on both sides but these photos were taken on the north side of Pittsburgh where all the stadiums are. You can walk all along the river, there are places to sit, and lots of great views. I love the pictures we took here with the Andy Warhol Bridge behind me! It kind of reminds me of the Brooklyn Promenade in NYC! It’s definitely an amazing spot for some photos!
TIP: We found street parking near the stadiums and walked to the water from there!
Andy Warhol Bridge
This bridge has so many names and I’m not sure why lol, it’s known as the Andy Warhol Bridge, Sixth Street Bridge, and the Roberto Clemente Bridge! The bridge connects the north side to downtown Pittsburgh and the pedestrians can easily walk on either side of the bridge. I love the bright yellow color and the bridge set against the skyscrapers makes for some really cool photos. Luckily when we visited during the week, we were able to avoid a lot of people walking around so we were able to capture some shots I loved! I’ve even seen people get photos in the middle of the bridge which would be so cool, but I think you would have to try that during a non-traffic time.
Randyland
Randyland, in Pittsburgh’s north side, is known as one of the most colorful public art installations in the United States! It was designed by local artist Randy Gilson who filled the property with vividly colored murals and objects. I had to wear a colorful outfit to capture photos here and I think we got some really fun shots! Randyland is free to visit, super unique and definitely a spot I would recommend visiting on a trip to Pittsburgh, especially for some cool Instagram shots!
TIP: We easily found street parking right in front of Randyland during a weekday morning!
Duquesne Incline
If you love killer city views, than I would definitely recommend heading to the Duquesne Incline! There is a tram that you can enter at the bottom and at the top of Duquesne Hill, it was originally built to help transport commuters but it’s now one of the top things to do while visiting the city. There is a small observation deck at the top where you can admire the amazing city views! We happened to drive right past the observation deck, not knowing at all that we would stumble upon it so we stopped to admire the views! I’ll definitely be bringing friends and family back to this spot.
TIP: When we visited during a weekday afternoon, it was almost impossible to take photos because of all the tourists trying to capture photos. It was very stressful but we finally got a couple shots and left lol! So when we visit again we are going to aim for a weekday morning and that’s when I would recommend visiting.
Phipps Conservatory
This is hands down my favorite place in Pittsburgh and in my opinion, it may be the prettiest place! I love everything French related (so do the rest of the women in my family ;P) and this place is oozing with Parisian flair. The architecture is stunning and looks like something straight out of France. I also have a huge love for plants and this place contains a stunning collection! It was such a dreamy location for shooting this thrifted Parisian style outfit. See the full blog post here!
TIP: There is a parking lot with free parking for those visiting the Gardens! Tickets are about $20, you can book them here.
Butler St./Lawrenceville
If you love strolling down streets with lots of boutiques, restaurants, and coffee shops then you would love visiting Butler Street in the Lawrenceville neighborhood! It’s one of the most popular streets in Pittsburgh for shopping and dining with a wide selection of spots to check out, murals + street art, views of downtown, and more. Check out my Butler St. guide here!
Point State Park
This park is located right at the tip of downtown along the waterfront and offers amazing views of the north shore and more! There is a beautiful fountain with steps making it a great spot for a picnic or a walk with some coffee. I love the views of the city behind the park and you can walk all along the waterfront and cross over on one of the bridges to walk along the north shore parks too! We captured some quick shots here while exploring the waterfront on a hot summer day.
Market Square
Market square is one of those spots where you always find people hanging out in downtown! They have farmer’s markets there and hold other events in this public space and there are several coffee shops, restaurants, and historic landmarks like the one captured above.
Schenley Park
This beautiful park has so many different areas to explore! We shot these photos behind the Schenley Park Cafe and Visitors Center building, across the street from the Phipps Conservatory (right side). There are several trails you can take from here in this section of the park. The fall leaves were so pretty when we visited!
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