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Top things to do in Pittsburgh

21 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Point State Park
Park & nature4.5

Point State Park

957 reviews · Downtown

A historic park at the confluence of Pittsburgh's three rivers, featuring the iconic fountain and scenic trails.

Fort Pitt Museum

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What is the most visited attraction in Pittsburgh?

Point State Park draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Pittsburgh, with 957 of them, rated 4.5 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Pittsburgh do visitors rate highest?

Fort Pitt Museum holds the highest rating in Pittsburgh among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.5 out of 5 from 282 reviews. It is less busy than Point State Park, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Museum
4.5

Fort Pitt Museum

282 reviews · Downtown

Explore Pittsburgh's role in the French and Indian War at this downtown museum inside a historic fort.

Fort Pitt Block House
Landmark4

Fort Pitt Block House

109 reviews

Pittsburgh's oldest surviving structure, a small 1764 redoubt that offers a glimpse into the city's frontier past.

Landmark
Landmark4.5

Grandview Overlook

39 reviews

A scenic overlook in Pittsburgh offering panoramic views of the city skyline, rivers, and hills.

Highmark Stadium
Landmark4.5

Highmark Stadium

24 reviews

An outdoor sports and concert venue in Pittsburgh's Station Square, home to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds soccer team and host to major events.

Entertainment
Entertainment4.5

Manor Theatre

22 reviews

A historic single-screen cinema in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, showing independent and classic films in an intimate setting.

Museum
Museum

Nationality Rooms

31 classrooms in the Cathedral of Learning, each designed to reflect the heritage of Pittsburgh's immigrant communities.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Downtown Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's central business district with iconic skyscrapers, major shopping, and cultural venues like the Cultural District.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Benedum Center

Opulent 1920s movie palace now hosting Broadway tours, concerts, and ballet in grand style.

Museum
Museum

Heinz History Center

Smithsonian affiliate exploring Western Pennsylvania's past through artifacts, exhibits, and hands-on displays.

Religious site
Religious site

Heinz Memorial Chapel

A non-denominational Gothic chapel on Pitt's campus, renowned for its soaring stained glass windows depicting historical figures.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Heinz Hall

Home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, this grand concert hall dazzles with crystal chandeliers and superb acoustics.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Cultural District, Pittsburgh

A 14-block downtown area packed with theaters, art galleries, concert halls, and acclaimed restaurants.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Schenley Plaza

A vibrant urban park with a restored carousel, lawn, and food kiosks, perfect for relaxing near museums and the university.

Landmark
Landmark

Pittsburgh Central Downtown Historic District

A historic district preserving a collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century commercial buildings and landmarks.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Panther Hollow

A wooded ravine in Schenley Park with hiking trails, a stream, and the Panther Hollow Bridge.

Landmark
Landmark

Cathedral of Learning

A 42-story Gothic Revival skyscraper at the heart of the University of Pittsburgh, housing the unique Nationality Rooms.

Museum
Museum

August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Vibrant venue for African American performing and visual arts, featuring a striking glass facade.

Museum
Museum

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum

A Beaux-Arts building dedicated to veterans of Allegheny County, housing military artifacts and memorials.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Strip District, Pittsburgh

A historic warehouse district known for its bustling markets, ethnic food shops, and vibrant nightlife.

Landmark
Landmark

Allegheny County Courthouse

A Romanesque Revival masterpiece by H.H. Richardson, serving as a courthouse and architectural landmark.