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Before you go
Your trip to Pittsburgh.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Pittsburgh – Pennsylvania Destination Pittsburgh and Fallingwater
How to get there
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Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) 30 km
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Pittsburgh Union Station 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
PIT airport is about 30 km west of downtown, connected by an express bus. Union Station handles long-distance trains from New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Chicago. By car you reach it via the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-376.
How many days
Two days for downtown, the viewpoints and the museums of the North Shore and Oakland; three days to include neighborhoods like the Strip District and Lawrenceville at a relaxed pace.
When to go
From May to October, for riverside walks and climbs to the viewpoints. Summers are hot and humid; winters are cold with snow. Museums operate year-round.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the main attractions: downtown is walkable, and there is light rail, buses and the funiculars. For Fallingwater and Ohiopyle, yes you need a car. Drivers keep to the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Pittsburgh
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Morning
Point State Park and Mount Washington
Walk to the fountain at Point State Park, cross the Fort Pitt Bridge by bus or on foot to the lower station, and ride the Duquesne Incline up to the viewpoint.
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Afternoon
Andy Warhol Museum
Cross the Allegheny River via the Andy Warhol Bridge and visit the museum on the North Shore.
2 days in Pittsburgh
Day 2
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All day
Oakland
Spend the day at the Carnegie Museums and the Phipps conservatory in the university neighborhood of Oakland.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Pittsburgh?
Ride the Duquesne Incline up to Mount Washington, see the river confluence at Point State Park, visit the Andy Warhol Museum, the Carnegie Museums, the Phipps conservatory and the Heinz History Center.
How many bridges does Pittsburgh have?
The city has hundreds of bridges because of its three rivers and the valleys that cut through it. Many are painted yellow, Pittsburgh’s official color.
How to get from Pittsburgh airport to downtown?
By express bus, about 40 minutes; by taxi; or by car via I-376.
What time zone is Pittsburgh in?
Pittsburgh follows Eastern Time: UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.