Highland Park Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
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Popular places to visit
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Get up-close and personal with nearly 500 species of animals at one of the country’s premier zoo and aquarium combinations.
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
This path winds its way through the center of Pittsburgh and ventures into the leafy suburbs filled with parks and football fields.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Home Game Ticket at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in Highland Park
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Mattress stains and no mat
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
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Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
I absolutely enjoyed my stay. I was in town for the draft and will definitely book again. This was my first time staying at the property. My husband and i have been talking about this hotel and room since we stepped foot inside. Oh, showers are amazing. Bonus points for no shower curtain and having ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Clean, Lobby Restaurant was good, breakfast was ok
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
Not one of the better Hilton properties that I have stayed at. A bit dated, had a somewhat stale odor though out the hallways. Some staff very friendly, some not so much. For a secondary Hilton property, it was not as nice as many others that I have stayed in.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Clean
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
Bloomfield
If you're spending time in Bloomfield, you might enjoy its restaurants and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Pittsburgh Glass Center or Clemente Museum.
Shadyside
Unique features of Shadyside include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Walnut Street or Gallerie CHIZ while you're exploring the area.
Lawrenceville
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Lawrenceville. You might want to make time for a stop at Clemente Museum or Arsenal Park.
Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation or Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
North Oakland
If you're spending some time in North Oakland, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum and Carnegie Museum of Natural History are top sights worth seeing.
Oakland
Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum while in the area.
