Highland Park Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
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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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pittsburgh's Settlers History: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
Pittsburgh: Evening Ghost & History Downtown Walking Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in Highland Park
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Staff was very friendly and the room clean. Ask for a corner room on a higher floor. We had an amasing view.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Room was spacious, shower had great pressure, very well maintained property and loved the Speak Easy in house
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Location, very nice accommodations, free parking, complimentary breakfast and professional staff - great value
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Clean room friendly staff.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Staff was great. Room was great. Very clean.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Check-in was a breeze and staff was super friendly. Bed was comfortable and pillows didn't suck (which I find a lot of hotels and the worst pillows - they flatten out into nothing when you sleep). Shower was just okay, they were out of conditioner and the shelf wad broken, so it wouldn't hold my ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
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 Pittsburgh Glass Center or Clemente Museum.
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 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum while in the area.
Squirrel Hill South
If you're spending some time in Squirrel Hill South, Frick Park and Manor Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
