Pittsburgh Things to Do

Putt with pleasure on rolling greens at this chic country club. The 18-hole course offers quite a few tricky hazards that will leave amateurs scratching their heads in between shots. More adept players too will find that the un... more

Henry Hobson Richardson, one of the most important American architects of the late 19th century, won a design competition to build this courthouse in 1884. True to his style, Richardson created an impressive structure with an i... more

Each of the six beautiful Allegheny County Parks provides various recreational activities to people of all ages. The Boyce Park is a downhill skiing location—it also has a wave pool and can be booked for various outdoor events.... more

The Allegheny Observatory of the University of Pittsburgh brings the stars within reach. The 13-inch telescope is powerful enough to see the stars and planets that inhabit space. Guided tours are available Thursdays and Fridays... more

Altar at Penn Avenue is an ideal place to enjoy great live music with lots of beer! The upcoming bands that perform on stage are cheered on by the huge crowds that occupy Altar almost every evening. The space is also rented out... more

The Andy Warhol Museum has his personal collection on human themes. Warhol's paintings of Marilyn, Elvis and Liz on enlarged pieces of newspaper are American style icons. His 'Silver clouds', which was also included in a dance... more

The Friendship House Tour is a unique annual event that marks the glory of friendship. Organised by the Friendship neighborhood three miles northeast of downtown Pittsburgh, it commemorates unity and camaraderie amidst neighbor... more

The Antonian Theatre sits on the campus of Carlow College in Oakland. The 915-seat theater is home to the Carlow College Theatre Group. In addition to college performances, the theater hosts a variety of performers, including t... more

The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is responsible for this enthusiasm-filled event. There is not a minute spent in boredom here. You and your kids will be occupied in a lot of contests and competitions. Make a scarecro... more

Adding some spice to the Butler Street neighborhood is a modern bowling alley called Arsenal Bowling Lanes. The 22 lanes of this alley are open seven days a week. Each day of the week is devoted to a separate theme. Choose from... more