Submitted by RunnerInChicago t3_119zn11 in pittsburgh

Driving to NYC and may drop by Pittsburgh this summer and was curious what 'must-sees' or 'must-dos' there were for a half-day (maybe 1-7 PM) stay. Any walkable fun areas or areas we should definitely drive by and check out?

Coming in on a weekday most likely.

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Old_Science4946 t1_j9ovpf5 wrote

with that amount of time, i’d probably try to hit a museum

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OcelotWolf t1_j9ox7im wrote

I think Point State Park is worth checking out. Cool view of the city, rivers, and fountain. I also think Mt Washington is a must. You can park at the bottom, basically across from the Point, and take the Duquesne Incline to the top. Then you can walk as far as you want to get some awesome views of the skyline. If you really want your exercise, you could even use that parking lot for the Incline to visit the Point too. Just have to cross the Fort Pitt Bridge via the sidewalk.

I also think the Strip District would be worth visiting. It’s busier on weekends, but it might still be lively on a weekday. Lots of food vendors, markets, shops, etc. and plenty of souvenir options.

Oakland and the University of Pittsburgh, if you have time. I’m biased but I think the Cathedral of Learning is an architectural masterpiece. You might not be able to do a tour of the nationality rooms because of classes - I’m not sure what the summer schedule is like - but you could still check out the ground floor and maybe even the view from the Honors College floor near the top. Nearby Schenley Park will be bustling with life too. The view of the city from the Overlook is gorgeous and really close to the sports fields, so I love the atmosphere there. Also in Schenley Park is Phipp’s Conservatory if Botanical Gardens are your thing.

There’s too much to do here to fit in 6 hours - basically any single one of our museums could fill that. I steered away from suggesting them in order to provide multiple points of interest that won’t take as long to check out. But if you’re into museums, we’ve got some good ones. My personal favorites are the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Heinz History Center.

Hopefully that provided at least a few ideas for ya! Hope you enjoy your visit!

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cmyk412 t1_j9oxroo wrote

Check out Lawrenceville: Butler St from like 35th to 45th St. Lots of restaurants and such. Also take the Duquesne Incline up and down to/from Mt Washington (park at the bottom off West Carson St)

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lurker12333 t1_j9oyhic wrote

Your first priority should be bringing me cookies from Levain and noodles from Tasty Handpulled Noodles.

Then go to the science center.

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crazyskeer2001 t1_j9oyrgw wrote

Don't miss grabbing a sandwich at Primanti's - it's a Pittsburgh legend.

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Flip3408 t1_j9p17p9 wrote

If the weather is nice I recommend renting bikes and taking then around the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. You can either rent one of the Pogoh bikes or from somewhere like Golden Triangle Bike Rentals. On the trail I would definitely go to point state park, around the north shore and through the strip district. Those call all be done in an hour or two on bikes if you don't stop.

Otherwise Oakland is great, with the cathedral of learning and the campus feel. Lawrenceville is also a great spot to walk the 20 or so blocks along Bulter St and stop at the overwhelming amount of bars, restaurants and shops

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CARLEtheCamry t1_j9phvtb wrote

Park at Station Square and take the Mon Incline up to Mt. Washington, grab some ice cream at DiFiore's and enjoy the view

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novaghosta t1_j9q46ws wrote

I am not a native but have to contribute bc no one said it yet: my favorite touristy thing in Pittsburgh by far is the Andy Warhol Museum. A must see and unique to the city

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roflgoat t1_ja3npqt wrote

Get a meal at Big Jim's and go check out the overlook. If you're into that stuff there are great book stores like Fungus and Bottom Feeder around point breeze

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