Things to do in Southwest Pennsylvania

Activities, attractions and tours
Southwest Pennsylvania
Southwest Pennsylvania
Southwest Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium showing rainforest, bird life and a pond
Phipps Conservatory featuring interior views, modern architecture and flowers

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What to do in Southwest Pennsylvania


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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.

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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.

North Shore
Southwest Pennsylvania

North Side

While you're in North Side, take in top sights like Ross Park Mall or Hartwood Acres Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Side Station or Allegheny 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
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 Pittsburgh Opera.

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Mount Washington

Spend some time visiting places like Grandview Overlook while getting to know Mount Washington, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at South Hills Junction Station or Palm Garden Station to see more of the area.

Mount Washington