Weekend Guide to Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is one of those cities that really surprised us. The first thing you see when you drive into the city is the stunning views — Pittsburgh is surrounded by mountains, bridges, and rivers which makes you feel like you are inside of a painting. Pittsburgh is actually known as the city of bridges because there are 446 bridges in the city, more than in any other city in the world! It’s got a very industrial vibe, and the 3 rivers that surround the city made it an ideal place for trade back in the day. We visited The Burgh during Memorial Day weekend and had such a fun time exploring. Read on to see our weekend guide for things you can’t miss in Pittsburgh!

Where to Stay in Pittsburgh

We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown and thought it was in the perfect location for almost everything we wanted to see. We could walk to almost everything or it was a short drive away. We had a nice view of the city skyline from our window as well. We love staying at Hilton’s because of their CleanStay program so we always know that our accommodation is going to be properly sanitized. We would definitely recommend staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown when visiting Pittsburgh!

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Best Things to Do in Pittsburgh

*View from the top of the Dusquesne Incline*

Wild Card shop in Lawrenceville — ***Wild Card*** *shop in Lawrenceville*

Check out an aerial view of the city from the Dusquesne Incline
Visit the Heinz Factory & History Center (they have a whole exhibit dedicated to Heinz Ketchup & more since Pittsburgh is where Heinz was founded!)
Randyland - A creative & immersive outdoor space hand painted by the artist Randy!
Andy Warhol Museum
Explore the different neighborhoods like Lawrenceville & The South Side
Mattress Factory
Take in a nice riverfront view at Allegheny River Front Park
Snap some photos on the Roberto Clemente Bridge or any of the 3 sister bridges next to it
Watch a baseball game at PNC Park or a football game at Heinz Field

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Where to Eat & Drink in Pittsburgh

Aladdin’s Eatery - for the absolute best Lesbanese cuisine!
Viridis Cafe - all vegan cafe in The South Side
Bae Bae’s Kitchen
Condado Tacos
Caffe D’Amore
The Milkshake Factory
Southern Tier Brewing Co.
The Vault Taproom
Millie’s Ice Cream

Overall we had an amazing time in Pittsburgh and the city really surprised us! It did rain quite a lot while we were there — and that is to be expected! Definitely prepare for rain whatever time of year you visit. If you want to see more of what we got up to in Pittsburgh, make sure you check out our Pittsburgh Travel Guide on our YouTube channel! You can watch below.

How to Spend a Weekend in Pittsburgh

Special thanks to Visit Pittsburgh for hooking us up for portions of our trip. Make sure you check them our when visiting Pittsburgh! As always, all opinions are honest and our own. Some links on this post are affiliate links of which we receive a small commission, but the price is the same for you.