Highland Park Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Get up-close and personal with nearly 500 species of animals at one of the country’s premier zoo and aquarium combinations.

Three Rivers Heritage Trail
This path winds its way through the center of Pittsburgh and ventures into the leafy suburbs filled with parks and football fields.

PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.

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
Explore the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top university in 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

Drive Pittsburgh: Discover the settler history of Pennsylvania on an audio tour

Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

Pittsburgh Ghosts Steel City Haunted Tour
Top hotels in Highland Park

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Omni William Penn Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park

East Liberty
Visitors to East Liberty enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kelly Strayhorn Theater is worth a stop.

Bloomfield
If you're spending time in Bloomfield, you might enjoy its restaurants and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Clemente Museum or Carnegie Museum of Art.

Shadyside
Unique features of Shadyside include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Walnut Street or Gallerie CHIZ while you're exploring the area.

Lawrenceville
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Lawrenceville. You might want to make time for a stop at Clemente Museum or Arsenal Park.

Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation or Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.

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.