Pittsburgh

I love my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA — wonderfully friendly people, delicious restaurants, great sports teams, loads of bike trails and paths, glorious hills, a variety of interesting architecture, world-class museums, four distinct seasons. You can find loads to do by Googling your interests, but I’ve listed below some standard Pittsburgh stops as well as a few offbeat attractions for the adventurous.

VisitPittsburgh.com has even more ideas to make you trip to Pittsburgh as enjoyable as possible.

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  • Bayernhof Music Museum – a world-class collection of music boxes and other antique automatic music machines
  • Center for PostNatural History – “dedicated to the advancement of knowledge relating to the complex interplay between culture, nature, and biotechnology”
  • Dr. Tumblety’s Time-Inspired Specialty Shop – “tonics & trinkets, hats & fragrance, grooming & cosmetics, local artisans novels & novelties, oils & elixirs, cures & curiosities, vintage goods & gifts”
  • Johnny Angel’s Ginchy Stuff – “Johnny Angel has been in the music and entertainment industry for over 45 years and has great stuff, from autographed pictures to memorabilia, to go along with his illustrious career.”
  • Kickback Pinball Cafe – “2 dozen modern and classic pinball machines”
  • Living Dead Museum – “takes fans through a visual history of zombies in cinema and pop-culture”
  • Mattress Factory – “laboratory where you can immerse yourself in the creative vision of artists from around the world”
  • Moonshot Museum – “get up close and behind the scenes of the 21st century space industry”
  • Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh – “an intriguing visual, sensory and educational experience with illusions ranging from tried and true classics to the never-before seen”
  • Randyland – “an all-outdoor courtyard museum of the heart (and the most painted house in the galaxy)”
  • Trundle Manor – “Pittsburgh’s most unusual and strangely accessible private home”

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"I visited Pittsburgh for a few days before Splotter Con 2024. it was my first time there. I found it a great destination for a city break, with plenty of museums (Andy Warhol, Roberto Clemente, Fort Pitt, etc.). I also enjoyed the Aviary. In the evenings, I found good bars and restaurants as well as enjoying the baseball at PNC Park. As a European, another big plus is that you don't need a car to get to most places as the centre is very walkable."
Richard Clyne
UK Splotter Fan
"So many bridges, steep hills everywhere! And good atmosphere in suburb area. Unique to visit!"
Hiro Oikawa Neon Comet Games
"I was charmed by this small city of old industry. Settled between high green hills where rivers converge, Pittsburgh is a beautiful mishmash of glass and metal towers, terraced townhouses, and converted red brick warehouses with painted murals. There is more than enough here to entertain yourself aside the playing of games. The people here are warm and welcoming. And if you fancy, take a bite from the Steel City's famous sandwich filled with French Fries. What a strange thing to eat."
Joe The Train Rush Podcast
"Pittsburgh can offer visitors a great opportunity to experience great art from our museums, local art scene, 1st Friday’s on Penn Ave., and our theatres! There is always a good show you can find right here in the Steel City."
Ashley Comans
Lifelong Pittsburgher, Community Activist & Boardgamer
"A lot of culture in a little city with a long legacy. 3 sports teams, prestigious universities, many museums, concert halls, and a unique topography and skyline, I think Pittsburgh punches above its weight."
Jesse Robinson-Evans
Lifelong Pittsburgher, Boardgamer
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