South Shore Travel Guide
Pittsburgh





Visit South Shore
Stay near popular South Shore attractions
Things to do

Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh

Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Top hotels in South Shore

Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
"Staff was very nice and helpful! Got us right into our room and the food was delicious"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"As a traveler I wasn’t pleased with this hotel. I had picked this hotel because it was one of few available for the times I needed. However I wouldn’t return to this property. First off check in was a nightmare with over 45 minutes of waiting to just check in. There are parking areas near by but ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
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Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
"clean room … nice staff breakfast was ok"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel
"The property itself is beautiful. Unfortunately, buildings aren’t built like this anymore. The staff was very helpful with dining recommendations and directions. Great location to access downtown or using the T to get to a game on the north side or taking in the beautiful views of the south side. ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
Where to stay in South Shore

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.

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.

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 The Terminal or Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre.

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.



















