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.
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 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.
Things to do
Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Top hotels in Highland Park
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The staff was very responsive and respectful. The hotel itself is beautiful and very cleaned. I will be booking again during the tattoo convention
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Staff was friendly and welcoming, hotel and room were immaculate, and it was very centrally located to restaurants and activities. Enjoyed every minute of it!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Clean room. Nice staff. Shuttle was super convenient
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside
Convenient location. Clean
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Room was clean and well maintained
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Etage Executive Living
Everything was top notch from room to staff. Only downside is the parking garage with cramped spaces and outdated infrastructure.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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 Heinz Memorial Chapel.
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 Arsenal Park or Gallery G Glass.
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.
