Why go
- Second-most populous city in Pennsylvania, U.S.
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Andy Warhol Museum.
- Served by Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
History
Pittsburgh is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. Located in southwestern Pennsylvania where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River, it had a population of 302,971 at the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia. The Pittsburgh metropolitan area has over 2.43 million people, making it the largest in the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania, and the 28th-largest in the U.S. The greater Pittsburgh–Weirton–Steubenville combined statistical area includes parts of Ohio and West Virginia.
Must-see attractions
Outdoor
Outdoor
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Where to stay
510 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · fairmont.com
604 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · boggsmansion.com
614 Pressley St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · thepriory.com
939 Western Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 · villagiopgh.com
875 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 · ihg.com
100 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · staypittsburgh.com
424 Stanwix St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · stayetage.com
757 Casino Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · thelandinghotelpgh.com
223 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · marriott.com
425 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 · ihg.com
2834 Banksville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 · innpittsburgh.com
20 S 10th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 · ihg.com
600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · wyndhamhotels.com
107 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · marriott.com
250 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · hilton.com
1100 Banksville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 · choicehotels.com
535 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · hilton.com
260 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · hyatt.com
300 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 · marriott.com
435 Fort Pitt Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 · marriott.com
574 W General Robinson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · marriott.com
405 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · marriott.com
1150 Banksville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 · wyndhamhotels.com
500 Mansfield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 · hilton.com
555 Trumbull Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 · hilton.com
453 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 · hilton.com
520 N Bell Ave, Carnegie, PA 15106 · extendedstayamerica.com
100 Kisow Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 · hilltop-inn.hotels-pittsburgh.com
211 Beecham Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 · motel6.com
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Indoor
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant · 60 21st Street, Pittsburgh, 15222 · order.toasttab.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican Grill Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:45-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · 211 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15222 · locations.chipotle.com
Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · A family-owned restaurant offering affordable Italian fare. Opening hours: closed Features: takeaway, delivery · 3275 Babcock… · pelegrinos.net
Coffee Shop, Cafe · A local coffee and record shop with a seasonal menu, and a selection of indie and pop vinyl records. Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00… · needleandbean.com
Restaurant · Sushi - Buffet Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:30; Fr 11:00-15:00,16:30-22:30; Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30 · 6302 Robinson Centre Dr · usasushibomb.com
Cafe · Dessert cafe featuring organic cakes, pies and other sugary bits, as well as coffee, espresso & tea. Way cozy and just a little fancy. Open late. Dine… · thebutterwoodbakeconsortium.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 3619 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15213 · cava.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 3907 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15213 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 115 Oakland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15213 · locations.jimmyjohns.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:30-24:00; Th-Su 10:30-27:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, halal, air conditioning · 3621 Forbes Avenue,… · layneschickenfingers.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 06:00-23:00; Th-Sa 06:00-01:00; Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 3708 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh,… · mcdonalds.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, step-free access… · restaurants.primantibros.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · 3712 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15213 · ritasice.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 429 4th Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219 · locations.brueggers.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 531 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, 15219 · locations.jamba.com
Seafood, Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-20:00 · mccormickandschmicks.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3805 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15213 · locations.noodles.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 202 Robinson Center Drive, Pittsburgh, 15205 · pandaexpress.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:45-22:00, Sa-Su 10:45-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 3600 Forbes Avenue,… · mypiada.com
Pita, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-19:00 Features: takeaway · pitapitusa.com
AçAí, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · 1707 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, 15222 · playabowls.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00; Tu 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 121 Costco Drive, Pittsburgh, 15205 · locations.tacobell.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 130 Andrew Drive, Pittsburgh, 15275 · texasroadhouse.olo.com
Fondue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00; Dec 24 12:00-20:00; Dec 25 off Features: outdoor… · meltingpot.com
Soup, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:45-18:00; Sa,Su off Features: takeaway · 1945 Park Manor Boulevard, Pittsburgh, 15205 · restaurants.eatzeats.com
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:30-21:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 415 Cinema Dr, Pittsburgh, 15203 · kurasushi.com
Middle Eastern, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, halal · 250 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, 15275 · shahshalalfood.com
Syrian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:30-14:00 open "Lunch", 17:00-21:00 open "Dinner"; Su 16:00-20:00 open "Dinner" Features: vegetarian… · alibabapgh.com
Vietnamese, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 3920 Penn Avenue,… · ineffablecaphe.com
Hot Dog, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 38 West Steuben Street, Pittsburgh, 15205 · craftonicecream.com
Argentinian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 16:00-21:30 · 146 6th Street, 15222 · eatgaucho.com
Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: air conditioning · 3605 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15213 · locations.hellobistro.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:30; Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00 · 2122 East Carson Street,… · littletokyopittsburgh.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 300 South Craig Street, Pittsburgh, 15213 · wushiland-usa.com
Asian, Chinese, Thai, Tea, Juice, Noodle, Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Curry, Malaysian, Filipino, Lao, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:30 Features:… · pos.chowbus.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-14:30, 05:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-14:30, 05:00-22:30; Sa 05:00-22:30; Su 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery,… · tasteofindiapittsburgh.com
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 630 Washington Road, 15228 · aladdins.com
Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Su 17:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 4606 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15224 · aptekapgh.com
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 16:00-23:00; Th-Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 922… · barcelonawinebar.com
Wings, American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 12:00-21:00 · 2102 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15216 · bigshotbobs.com
Crepe, Breakfast, Sandwich, Salad, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa, Su 09:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian… · caffemona.com
Peruvian, Latin American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:00-17:00, Mo-Tu 11:00-16:00, We-Sa 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2100 Broadway… · chickenlatino.net
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · 2126 East Carson Street,… · dancingcrabnoodle.com
Fried Food, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:15-23:30; Fr 14:00-23:30 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 4521 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15213 · kntfish.com
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Airports
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) 9.5 mi to the centre
Pittsburgh, PA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 14 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 37 destinations incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 37 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, A319, A320, CRJ, Embraer 175, Embraer 170…) · 14 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami*, New York*, New York*, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh-durham*, St. Louis*, Washington*, Windsor Locks*
- US Airways US (A319, A320, CRJ, ERJ-145, Embraer 175, ERJ…) · 14 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, New York*, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh-durham*, St. Louis*, Washington*, Windsor Locks*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-300, 73C, 717, 737-800, 737-800…) · 13 routes: Atlanta*, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa
- Delta Air Lines DL (A320, ERJ, 757-200, MD-88, CRJ-700, A319…) · 10 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis, New York, New York, Orlando*, Paris, Punta Cana
- United Airlines UA (A320, 737-800, A319, 737-700, Dash 8-400, 737-900…) · 8 routes: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Toronto*, Washington*
- AirTran Airways FL (717, 737-700, 737-700, 73C) · 5 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Chicago*, Orlando, Tampa
- Air France AF (717, 757-200, MD-88, CRJ-900) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Paris*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A320) · 2 routes: Cancun, Punta Cana
- AeroMéxico AM (A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Boston
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) 9.1 mi to the centre
Pittsburgh, PA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Washington County Airport (WSG) 24 mi to the centre
Washington, PA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Pittsburgh/Butler Regional Airport (BTP) 24 mi to the centre
Butler, PA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Lenzner Farm Airport 7.6 mi to the centre
Sewickley, PA, US
Frame Field 13 mi to the centre
Candor, PA, US
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PIT has direct flights to 37 destinations on 14 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing