North Side Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Popular places to visit
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
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.
Stage AE
You can enjoy a show at Stage AE during your stay in Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Carnegie Science Center
Embark on a journey of scientific discovery at Pittsburgh’s most visited museum.
National Aviary
Marvel at giant condors, feed lorikeets and meet penguins at one of the largest aviaries in the United States.
Things to do
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Top hotels in North Side
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was ok
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore
Room was nice. Comfortable, not spotless but clean. Quiet though right under the highway. Breakfast was huge and nice. Get coffee before it closes because they do not keep coffee going for free. You can buy it at the front desk. Convenient parking!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh North Shore
Staff are very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Pittsburgh-Northshore
clean, convenient, friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Fox Chapel
Bed was hard and uncomfortable. Door to adjacent room had a broken lock. Ample parking and free breakfast. I've stayed in worse.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pittsburgh North Shore by IHG
Fast check-in, Excellent attitudes of all at front desk
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Side
Spring Hill-City View
While Spring Hill-City View may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like PNC Park and St. Anthony's Chapel.
Lawrenceville
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Lawrenceville. You might want to make time for a stop at Arsenal Park or Gallery G Glass.
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 Ohio River Valley.
Allegheny Center
While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.
North Shore
Visitors often come to North Shore for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like PNC Park and Andy Warhol Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.
East Liberty
Visitors to East Liberty enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kelly Strayhorn Theater is worth a stop.
