Things to do in Southwest Pennsylvania

Activities, attractions and tours

Southwest Pennsylvania
Southwest Pennsylvania
Southwest Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium which includes rainforest, bird life and zoo animals
Phipps Conservatory featuring flowers, modern architecture and interior views

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What to do in Southwest Pennsylvania


Areas of Southwest Pennsylvania

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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 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.

Downtown Pittsburgh
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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.

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Oakland

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History while in the area.

Oakland
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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
Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre featuring signage and interior views

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 Wigle Whiskey Distillery.

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Shadyside

5/5(1 area review)

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

Shadyside