Best Hotels in Pittsburgh
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
107 6th Street, PA, 15222
This luxurious riverfront four-star hotel is situated in the historic Fulton Building, just a short walk from PNC Park. It’s ideally located in the Cultural District, so you’re close to the city’s theaters and concert venues. There are two on-site restaurants to choose from including an American bar and grill, and French brasserie.
Mansions on Fifth Hotel
5105 Fifth Avenue, PA, 15232
This elegant and luxury four-star hotel was once home to a prominent attorney and has views of Millionaire’s Row from the veranda. Stop by the historic Oak Room Pub and enjoy intimate performances from some of the city’s best musicians, or head to your room to have a soak in the jetted tubs.
The Priory Hotel
614 Pressley Street, PA, 15212
This three-star boutique hotel is situated in a former Benedictine monastery, just a short distance from the Andy Warhol Museum. Its glamorous ballroom is located in the former church. There’s also a fitness center and complimentary breakfast for guests to enjoy.
Best Restaurants in Pittsburgh
Grand Concourse
100 West Station Square Drive, PA, 15219
Vaulted ceilings, marble columns and stained-glass windows lend this restaurant a grandeur. It dates back to the early 1900s when it was Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Station. It specializes in seafood and steaks, while brunch is served on Sundays. Enjoy shrimp cocktail, New York strip steak, crispy duck and much more.
The Church Brew Works
3525 Liberty Avenue, PA, 15201
A former church that opened in 1902 houses this award-winningrestaurantinLawrenceville. It still has much of the original interior today. American dishes are on the menu in this unique setting, including a twist on the city’s favorite dish,pierogis.
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
1411 Grandview Avenue, PA, 15211
This fine dining restaurant is perched on top of Mount Washington and offers spectacular views across the city through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Seafood is on the menu with ten options available each night, including swordfish, sea bass and salmon.
Best attractions in Pittsburgh
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky Street, PA,15212
Andy Warhol was born and raised in Pittsburgh and this museum houses one of the largest collections of his work. Across the seven floors are more than 12,000 pieces dating back to sketches he produced as a student, as well as his iconic, colorful portraits of celebrities. There is so much to display here that the exhibitions are constantly changing. So, if you’ve been here before why not ‘pop’ back and see if there’s something new being showcased.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley Drive, PA 15213
You’ll feel the stress leaving your body as you enter this oasis of calm within Shenley Park. Explore 23 separate gardens as well as the 14-room Victorian glasshouse. Look out for the large orchid and bonsai collection, while there are seasonal shows focusing on different flowers.
Duquesne Incline
1197 West Carson Street, PA, 15219
Enjoy unparalleled views across the city as this funicular railway, which dates back to 1977, carries you to the top of Mount Washington. Alternatively, head a mile down the Ohio River and take the Monongahela Incline, which departs from Station Square.