Kasey & Lauren's guidebook
Neighborhoods
Highland park is a quiet Pittsburgh suburb with a nice park. Bryant street is a small business district with cute shops and restaurants. Bryant street is just a few blocks walk away from the Airbnb. The park is just a couple blocks further passed Bryant street. The bus line starts in highland park and goes all the way into the city.
58 locals recommend
Highland Park
Highland park is a quiet Pittsburgh suburb with a nice park. Bryant street is a small business district with cute shops and restaurants. Bryant street is just a few blocks walk away from the Airbnb. The park is just a couple blocks further passed Bryant street. The bus line starts in highland park and goes all the way into the city.
Just a short drive away (less than a mile) and you have access to the up-and-coming hip neighborhood. This neighborhood has gone through many exciting changes through the past 10 years and has some fun dining and shopping options. There is pay street parking as well as a pay parking lot across from dominoes. There is a Target here as well that has free parking.
15 locals recommend
East Liberty
Just a short drive away (less than a mile) and you have access to the up-and-coming hip neighborhood. This neighborhood has gone through many exciting changes through the past 10 years and has some fun dining and shopping options. There is pay street parking as well as a pay parking lot across from dominoes. There is a Target here as well that has free parking.
Within Walking Food scene
A great bite to eat with Belgian and local beers. Their mussels are to die for! They do take out as well.
36 locals recommend
Park Bruges
5801 Bryant StA great bite to eat with Belgian and local beers. Their mussels are to die for! They do take out as well.
Delicious local bakery. The white lily cake is amazing. The are open on weekends and select week days.
20 locals recommend
Food Glorious Food
5906 Bryant StDelicious local bakery. The white lily cake is amazing. The are open on weekends and select week days.
Our favorite local market. They have all the essentials and are within walking distance. Their deli sandwiches are scrumptious as well, if you can't decide, the Smokey is our go-to. Sometimes we also pop in for Leona's icecream sandwiches.
11 locals recommend
Bryant Street Market
5901 Bryant StOur favorite local market. They have all the essentials and are within walking distance. Their deli sandwiches are scrumptious as well, if you can't decide, the Smokey is our go-to. Sometimes we also pop in for Leona's icecream sandwiches.
Teppanyaki Kyoto Restaurant
5808 Bryant StGreat local Japanese restaurant within walking.
Our favorite take out and Thai food in the city! We can walk to pick it up and its always delish. Highly recommend!
38 locals recommend
Smiling Banana Leaf
5901 Bryant StOur favorite take out and Thai food in the city! We can walk to pick it up and its always delish. Highly recommend!
Casa Brasil PGH
5904 Bryant StBrazilian cuisine on Bryant street, yum!
Sightseeing
Nice place for a stroll, in the summer there is a great fountain and Victorian garden
15 locals recommend
Highland Park Super Playground
Reservoir DriveNice place for a stroll, in the summer there is a great fountain and Victorian garden
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
7370 Baker StFun family activity right in our backyard
No better way to see the city! Rent a kayak and explore our rivers
27 locals recommend
Kayak Pittsburgh North Shore
446527 80.003889No better way to see the city! Rent a kayak and explore our rivers
One of the best baseball parks in the country. Enjoy a beer, hotdog, and a wonderful view of the city while you take part in this great American pastime.
228 locals recommend
PNC Park
115 Federal StOne of the best baseball parks in the country. Enjoy a beer, hotdog, and a wonderful view of the city while you take part in this great American pastime.
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StGreat museum celebrating a Pittsburgh native
Mattress Factory Museum
509 Sampsonia WayFun art museum
A park in the heart of the city. The point where where the two rivers form one.
151 locals recommend
Point State Park
601 Commonwealth PlA park in the heart of the city. The point where where the two rivers form one.
Pittsburgh has a number of city bike paths. If you are feeling adventurous, it is a great way to see the city :)
7 locals recommend
Golden Triangle Bike Rental
600 First AvenuePittsburgh has a number of city bike paths. If you are feeling adventurous, it is a great way to see the city :)
The birds! A local treasure. If you enjoy learning about animals and birds, this is your place
153 locals recommend
National Aviary
700 Arch StThe birds! A local treasure. If you enjoy learning about animals and birds, this is your place
Things to do
Vintage vibes in this bowling alley. Great time, usually busy so call ahead or get there early.
52 locals recommend
Arsenal Bowl
212 44th StreetVintage vibes in this bowling alley. Great time, usually busy so call ahead or get there early.
Pittsburgh Food Scene
Bridges & Bourbon
930 Penn AvenueHigh end cocktails and of course... bourbon
Walter's BBQ Southern Kitchen
4501 Butler StThe BBQ is great, fun outdoor atmosphere
B52 Café
5202 Butler StA great vegetarian cafe
Strange Roots Experimental Ales
501 E Ohio StMad Mex
220 S Highland AveFun Atmosphere when open, solid burritos and margaritas.
Ki Ramen
4401 Butler StRamen and they do takeout
Local cider house with humble beginning (started in their basement), now a local staple.
41 locals recommend
Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar
300 39th StLocal cider house with humble beginning (started in their basement), now a local staple.
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar
130 S Highland AveSpirit
242 51st StreetQuirky atmosphere, great pizza. They do takeout
Spak Brothers
5107 Penn AveOur favorite Pizza place! Large margherita please!
More upscale, in the heart of the arts and culture center. Very good.
46 locals recommend
Butcher and the Rye
212 6th StMore upscale, in the heart of the arts and culture center. Very good.
Brunch! A unique experience where many start-up restaurants are all in one place. Always different and new.
38 locals recommend
Smallman Galley
145 Bakery Square BoulevardBrunch! A unique experience where many start-up restaurants are all in one place. Always different and new.
They know how to cook a steak and make it the best sandwich.
74 locals recommend
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
146 6th StreetThey know how to cook a steak and make it the best sandwich.
Umami
202 38th StZeke's Coffee Pittsburgh
6015 Penn AveCasbah
229 S Highland AveWigle Whiskey
2401 Smallman StGreat local distillery
Round Corner Cantina
3720 Butler St