Highland Park Travel Guide
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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.

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.

University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Carnegie Mellon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Carnegie Mellon University during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do

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
Very quiet room, convenient location
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel
Convenient all around
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Ideal location
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Very nice place to stay in Pittsburgh
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
PERFECT if you're in town for a Steelers game!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 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 Heinz Memorial Chapel.

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, Heinz Memorial Chapel and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum 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.



