What to do in Southwest Pennsylvania, PA

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Duquesne Incline which includes a river or creek and a city
Duquesne Incline which includes a river or creek and a city
West End-Elliott Overlook Park showing landscape views, night scenes and a city
Downtown Pittsburgh which includes a city and street scenes
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium showing bird life, a pond and rainforest

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What to do in Southwest Pennsylvania


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Downtown Pittsburgh which includes a bridge and a river or creek

Downtown Pittsburgh

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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

Downtown Pittsburgh
North Shore showing a river or creek, a bridge and a city

North Shore

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

North Shore
More from the National Aviary in Pittsburg.  Such an amazing place.

North Side

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

North Side
South Shore showing a city, landscape views and a river or creek

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.

Mount Washington
The best sammiches in the city. Try the Pitts-burger.

Strip District

Strip District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre or Ohio River Valley.

Strip District
This place is great! Great beer selection and pub menu. I tried the Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Served with Tomato Soup and Homemade Garlic-Parm Fries. So delicious! You have to check out their grilled cheese menu! #delicious

Shadyside

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Shadyside include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Walnut Street or Gallerie CHIZ while you're exploring the area.

Shadyside

Day trip destinations from Southwest Pennsylvania