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PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Hit the slopes in Champion with a visit to Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Take in the art scene and countryside in this romantic area.
University of Pittsburgh
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Pittsburgh during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Carnegie Mellon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Carnegie Mellon University during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Rivers Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Rivers Casino during your visit to Pittsburgh? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Kennywood
Open for the past 115 years, with an eclectic mix of modern rides and more traditional thrills, this amusement park clearly knows how to entertain the masses.
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Come and marvel at almost 500 different species of animals housed at this excellent aquarium and zoo.
Areas of Southwest Pennsylvania
Downtown Pittsburgh
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Pittsburgh. A visit to PPG Paints Arena or Benedum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Wood Street Station or Steel Plaza Station to get around town.
North Shore
Visitors often come to North Shore for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.
North Side
While you're in North Side, take in top sights like Acrisure Stadium or Ross Park Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Side Station or Allegheny Station.
Oakland
Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History while in the area.
Strip District
Strip District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre or Pittsburgh Opera.
Mount Washington
Spend some time visiting places like Grandview Overlook while getting to know Mount Washington, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at South Hills Junction Station or Palm Garden Station to see more of the area.
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