Hey Pittsburgh's Free Guide To the Best of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has no shortage of hidden gems, from scenic steps to specialty groceries. Our city has an overwhelming array of things to learn, places to go, and foods to try. So what are the best of the best? The City Cast Pittsburgh team put together our ultimate guide to getting the most out of life in the Steel City.
An illustrated map of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.(City Cast)
- Learn how to speak Pittsburghese like the yinzers do n’at.
- Tour the Hill District home of August Wilson, Pittsburgh’s most famous playwright.
- See the largest collection of baseball artifacts connected to #21 at the Clemente Museum in Lower Lawrenceville.
- Take part in the more than three-decade tradition of banjo night at the Allegheny Elks Lodge.
- Tour Pittsburgh’s coffee shops, from A to Z.
- Break out your bike for city cycling, scenic trail rides, and special events.
Ride your bike along the river trails at sunset. (Megan Harris / City Cast Pittsburgh)
- Take the city steps for a perfect Pittsburgh urban hike or get a guided tour with mis.steps.
- Take your sweetie on a romantic dinner date at Con Alma or Dish Osteria and Bar.
- See a show with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust at the Symphony Orchestra, CLO, Public Theater, Opera, and others.
- Get free perks with your Carnegie Library card.
- Get your international groceries at Pennsylvania Macaroni, WFH Oriental Market, Reyna Foods, Salem's Market, and more in the Strip District.
- Laugh out loud at the Arcade Comedy Theater or Pittsburgh Improv.
- Go back in time to Pittsburgh’s steel days at the Carrie Blast Furnaces or learn about local icons at the Heinz History Museum.
- Admire more than 5,000 relics at St. Anthony’s Chapel in Troy Hill.
Cheers with some pretty cocktails at Fig & Ash in East Allegheny. (Megan Harris / City Cast Pittsburgh)
- Learn about Pittsburgh’s Whiskey Rebellion history and cheers with cocktail classes.
- Enjoy the three rivers by kayak, boat tour, or eating alfresco.
- Take in a movie at one of Pittsburgh’s indie theaters, like Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville, Harris in Downtown, or The Hollywood in Dormont.
- Drink your way through the Pittsburgh Brewery Guide and earn prizes along the way.
- And if you need a break from the city, take a weekend trip away to some of our favorite out-of-town-breweries.
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