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Country
United States
Continent
North America
Airport
PIT
Currency
US dollar (USD)
Time zone
UTC-5 (UTC-4 during summer time)
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Airport and getting into town
PIT, about 30 km west, with an express bus into town
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The airport is about 20 miles (30 km) west of downtown according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE); Wikivoyage (ES) gives 32 km. Route 28X reaches Downtown and Oakland about every 30 minutes, taking around 40 minutes to Downtown according to Wikivoyage (DE, EN). Taxis and ride-hailing are faster but pricier; we give no fares.
Distances and times are approximate, based on Wikivoyage and Wikipedia (EN, FR, DE, ES); timetables change, so check them before you travel. We give no fares.
Pittsburgh had 302,971 residents at the 2020 census according to Wikipedia (EN, FR, DE, ES). It sits where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers join to form the Ohio, and is nicknamed Steel City and City of Bridges according to Wikipedia (EN, FR, DE). The city grew around a fort founded in 1758 and was incorporated as a city in 1816 according to Wikipedia (EN, DE, ES). Union Station is served by Amtrak's Capitol Limited and Pennsylvanian according to Wikipedia (DE), a useful alternative from Washington, Chicago or New York.
Landmarks and sights
Point State Park, Mount Washington, yellow bridges and skyscrapers
Downtown Pittsburgh, the Golden Triangle, fits in a wedge between two rivers, with yellow bridges leading to the north and south banks. Five places are illustrated; Point State Park, the Cathedral of Learning and the inclines are also described in text.
Downtown from the hills
Relief makes Pittsburgh unusual: downtown is flat while many neighbourhoods sit on steep hills according to Wikipedia (ES). At dusk the glass and stone towers stand out against a pink sky from the wooded heights around the city.
The Point, where the Ohio begins
At the tip of downtown the Allegheny and Monongahela meet to form the Ohio. Point State Park holds a large fountain, framed by yellow bridges and landscaped banks according to Wikipedia (DE, EN).
A yellow bridge over the river
Pittsburgh has 446 bridges, more than Venice according to Wikipedia (DE, EN, ES). The yellow bridges downtown arch over the river and line promenades where the towers reflect in the water.
The Mount Washington incline
The Duquesne and Monongahela Inclines climb Mount Washington; Wikivoyage (EN, ES) calls the ride the top thing to do. From the ridge you see the river junction, the bridges and the downtown towers.
A great arched bridge by the water
Large metal structures span the rivers: the former industrial city made its bridges its emblem, and 800 sets of public stairways according to Wikipedia (EN) link its stepped neighbourhoods.
Point State Park, the Cathedral of Learning and Smithfield Street, in text
Point State Park holds the Fort Pitt Blockhouse and the fountain according to Wikivoyage (DE). The Cathedral of Learning in Oakland has 42 floors and houses nationality rooms according to Wikivoyage (DE, ES). The Smithfield Street Bridge is the city's oldest bridge according to Wikipedia (DE).
Museums and culture
Carnegie museums, Warhol, local history and installation art
Carnegie museums in Oakland
The Carnegie Museum of Art, founded in 1895, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, known for paleontology, are in Oakland according to Wikipedia (ES). The Carnegie Science Center is on the North Side according to Wikivoyage (DE, ES).
Andy Warhol Museum and Mattress Factory
The Andy Warhol Museum is devoted to the artist born in Pittsburgh according to Wikipedia (FR, EN); the Mattress Factory, on the North Side, shows installation art according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE).
History, gardens and heritage
The Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania according to Wikipedia (ES); Phipps Conservatory is a botanical garden in historic glasshouses; The Frick Pittsburgh pairs a museum with an industrialist's home. Hours and prices change, so we give none.
Food and drink
Pierogies, halushky, fries-filled sandwiches and the Strip District
Central European comfort food
Pierogies of Polish origin, halushky, kolbasi, stuffed cabbage, city chicken and chipped ham are local dishes according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE, ES). Sandwiches stuffed with fries and coleslaw were born in the Strip District according to Wikivoyage (EN, ES).
Markets and neighbourhoods
The Strip District, with its groceries, stalls and free samples, is the main place to eat according to Wikivoyage (EN). Bloomfield is known for Italian restaurants and groceries according to Wikipedia (EN), and Squirrel Hill for ethnic restaurants according to Wikivoyage (ES).
Drinks and nightlife
The South Side Flats have the biggest bar scene along a mile of East Carson Street according to Wikivoyage (EN). A historic North Side brewery and a German beer hall on the South Side are also listed by Wikivoyage (EN, DE). Henry J. Heinz founded his company in 1869 in nearby Sharpsburg according to Wikipedia (ES).
Getting around
Light rail, inclines, buses and public stairways
Light rail and buses
The light rail known as The T has about 42 km of track according to Wikipedia (ES) and Wikivoyage (DE). It is free in the downtown zone between Allegheny station and First Avenue according to Wikivoyage (EN, ES). A bus network completes the system.
Inclines and stairways
Two inclines, Duquesne and Monongahela, climb Mount Washington according to Wikipedia (DE, FR, ES). The city also has 800 sets of public stairways according to Wikipedia (EN), handy in its steep neighbourhoods.
Driving and pitfalls
Streets are narrow, often one-way and winding according to Wikivoyage (EN). The Pittsburgh left is a local habit: the first car turning left goes as soon as the light turns green according to Wikivoyage (EN, ES). Ride-hailing is widely used.
Budget and precautions
An average US price level, with hotels that swing on game days
Price level
Pittsburgh is about average for a large American city, with downtown hotels that swing with events and Steelers game days according to Wikivoyage (EN). The currency is the US dollar (USD). We publish no figures: sources are dated or disagree.
Flights and alerts
Nearby airports such as Arnold Palmer (LBE) are poorly served by public transport according to Wikivoyage (ES). SniperAir tracks flight prices to PIT and compares them with the route's history, but it does not sell or book tickets.
Precautions
Crime is comparable to other large US cities; avoid some neighbourhoods at night and stay on lit streets according to Wikivoyage (EN, ES). Foreign visitors should check US entry requirements for their nationality.
When to go
Four seasons: hot humid summers, cold snowy winters
Winter (December to February)
Cold: about -1.8 C on average in January according to Wikipedia (EN, ES); snowfall reaches about 112 cm a season according to Wikipedia (EN, ES).
Spring (March to May)
A transitional season, rainy at times, as riverbanks and parks turn green; pack layers you can take off.
Summer (June to August)
Hot and humid: July averages about 22.9 C according to Wikipedia (EN, ES), with a heat index around 29 C on typical days and up to 36 C on some days according to Wikivoyage (EN, ES).
Autumn (September to November)
Mild days and colourful hills; it is also football season, which fills hotels.
Wikivoyage (EN) describes a humid continental climate, with moderately cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. For walking, riding the inclines and enjoying the views, aim for spring and autumn; museums are pleasant in winter.
By length of stay
What to do in Pittsburgh by length of stay
The essentials
Ride an incline up Mount Washington, stroll Point State Park and lunch in the Strip District.
Culture and discoveries
Add a Carnegie museum in Oakland, the Andy Warhol Museum, the Cathedral of Learning and an evening in the South Side Flats.
Going further
Explore the neighbourhoods, parks such as Schenley and Frick and the food scene, using a transit pass to fan out.
In pictures
Pittsburgh in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Pittsburgh
How do I get from PIT airport to downtown Pittsburgh?
The airport is about 30 km west. Route 28X serves Downtown and Oakland about every 30 minutes, in around 40 minutes according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE). Check timetables before you travel.
When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
Spring and autumn suit walking and views. Summer is hot and humid, winter cold with about 112 cm of snow a season according to Wikipedia (EN, ES).
Why is Pittsburgh called the City of Bridges?
It has 446 bridges, more than Venice according to Wikipedia (DE, EN, ES), because the city is built around three rivers and steep hills.
What should I eat in Pittsburgh?
Pierogies, halushky, stuffed cabbage, city chicken and sandwiches stuffed with fries and coleslaw according to Wikivoyage (EN, ES). The Strip District is the best place to taste and shop.
Can I get around Pittsburgh without a car?
Downtown, yes: The T is free in the downtown zone and the inclines serve Mount Washington according to Wikivoyage (EN, ES). A car or ride-hail helps for farther neighbourhoods.
How long should I stay in Pittsburgh?
Two to three days cover the inclines, downtown, a Carnegie museum and the Strip District; add a day for Warhol and the North Side.
How much does a flight to Pittsburgh usually cost?
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