Cultural District Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
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Popular places to visit
Benedum Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Benedum Center during your stay in Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
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.
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums 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.
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.
Things to do
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef
Top hotels in Cultural District
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
We checked in around 1am on Friday/Saturday March 20/21. The first impression with the front desk agent was poor. She wasn’t pleasant. Her face showed like she didn’t care. No smile. It’s really not difficult to be pleasant and it is expected at a higher end hotel to receive at least better than ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown
Staff was very helpful, and polite.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Westin Pittsburgh, a Marriott Hotel
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Great service, cleanliness, comfort, location, amenities.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Loved staying at the William Penn Omni. Excellent location within walking distance of theaters, Market Square, Station Sq, museums, restaurants and the Strip district. The staff was friendly and helpful (especially enjoyed talking to Patrick who was our bartender). The room was spacious and clean. ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
We’ve stayed here many times. Always great
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cultural District
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 PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.
Allegheny Center
While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.
East Allegheny
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Allegheny and surrounding area, you can visit PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium.
Crawford-Roberts
While Crawford-Roberts may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park.
Bluff
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Bluff. You might want to make time for a stop at Ohio River Valley or A.J. Palumbo Center.
