Highland Park Travel Guide

Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

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Get up-close and personal with nearly 500 species of animals at one of the country’s premier zoo and aquarium combinations.
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Things to do

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

฿1,740
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

฿971
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings

฿3,280
per adult
Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

฿1,975
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

฿438
per adult
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh

Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh

฿2,644
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh
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Where to stay in Highland Park

Find the best Highland Park areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Pittsburgh

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Pittsburgh. A visit to PPG Paints Arena or Benedum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Wood Street Station or Steel Plaza Station to get around town.

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North Shore

Visitors often come to North Shore for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.

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Oakland

Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History while in the area.

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North Side

While you're in North Side, take in top sights like PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Side Station or Allegheny Station.

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Mount Washington

Spend some time visiting places like Ohio River Valley while getting to know Mount Washington, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at South Hills Junction Station or Palm Garden Station to see more of the area.

Highland Park Travel Guide