Central Northside Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Visit Central Northside
Popular places to visit
Randyland
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Randyland during your travels in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
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 Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Top hotels in Central Northside
Boggs Mansion
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Yes everything was lovely clean
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Great staff
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Great!!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside
Convenient location. Clean
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Convenient location next to university hub
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Northside
Allegheny Center
While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.
East Allegheny
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Allegheny and surrounding area, you can visit PNC Park and PPG Paints Arena.
North Shore
Visitors often come to North Shore for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like PNC Park and Andy Warhol Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.
Cultural District
Cultural District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Benedum Center and Heinz Hall while you're in town.
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.
Troy Hill
While visiting Troy Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Allegheny River and Ohio River Valley.
