What to do in North Side, PA

Activities, attractions and tours

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Children\'s Museum of Pittsburgh showing signage and interior views
Roberto Clemente Bridge showing night scenes, a river or creek and a city
Roberto Clemente Bridge which includes a city, a river or creek and a bridge
Roberto Clemente Bridge which includes street scenes, a bridge and a city

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1. PNC Park

Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Park is considered one of the country’s best major league ballparks. In addition to offering gorgeous views of the downtown Pittsburgh skyline and riverfront, the park features an intimate design that ensures every fan feels close to the game. Watch the Pirates play, explore the park’s exhibits and enjoy classic ballpark food.
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PNC Park featuring a city

2. Acrisure Stadium

Home to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the glorious modern stadium, Heinz Field, is perched on the edge of the meeting point of the city’s three rivers. As well as football, the arena occasionally hosts concerts with some of the biggest names in music as well as soccer and ice hockey games. Visit Heinz Field to attend a football game and get a sense of the local culture and passion.
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Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.

3. Carnegie Science Center

Float in zero gravity like an astronaut, explore the inner workings of a Cold War submarine or hold a conversation with an intelligent robot. All this and much more awaits at the Carnegie Science Museum.
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Carnegie Science Center showing interior views and climbing as well as a large group of people

4. Andy Warhol Museum

Visit The Andy Warhol Museum to trace the development of the pop art style, seek out your favorite pieces or find out what other artists have to say about one of the 20th-century art world’s most influential figures. Opened in 1994 with a mission to make the eccentric artist’s work accessible to the general public, this museum consists of 17 galleries spread over seven floors.
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Andy Warhol Museum showing street scenes and a city

5. National Aviary

With more than 600 birds representing 200 species, including several rare and nearly extinct breeds, the National Aviary is one of Pittsburgh’s most colorful and unique attractions. Look up through the boughs of tropical rain forest trees and spot the colorful wings of a parrot or lorikeet among the foliage. In the wetlands area you’ll see flamingoes, pelicans and spoonbills feeding. The size of the sea eagles in Eagle Hall is guaranteed to impress. There’s plenty at the aviary to keep the entire family busy for a morning or afternoon.
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National Aviary featuring bird life and zoo animals

6. Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh lets kids play with “real stuff” in 11 different areas that encourage exploration, interaction and discovery. Watch as your child experiences the satisfaction of building his own toy car and racing it. Or, help them to create mesmeric patterns on a screen of luminous phosphorescent colors. Whether your child is exploring a variety of do-it-yourself maker activities in the MAKESHOP or creating a special work of art in the Studio, they’ll be engaged for hours.
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Children\'s Museum of Pittsburgh which includes modern architecture

7. Roberto Clemente Bridge

Pick a date when the Pittsburgh Pirates or the Steelers are playing a home game and join in the festive crowds strolling across the Roberto Clemente Bridge. Closed to vehicles on baseball and football game days, this walkway across the Allegheny River is lined with street performers and buzzing with sports fans. It’s a fun time for the entire family, even if you don’t have tickets for a game. Baseball is played at PNC Park and football at Heinz Field Stadium.
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Roberto Clemente Bridge which includes street scenes, a bridge and a city

What to do in North Side

Popular places to visit

PNC Park featuring a city

PNC Park

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

PNC Park
Acrisure Stadium

Acrisure Stadium

Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.

Acrisure Stadium
Rivers Casino

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.

Rivers Casino
Stage AE

Stage AE

You can enjoy a show at Stage AE during your stay in Pittsburgh. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Stage AE
Carnegie Science Center showing interior views and climbing as well as a large group of people

Carnegie Science Center

Embark on a journey of scientific discovery at Pittsburgh’s most visited museum.

Carnegie Science Center
Andy Warhol Museum showing street scenes and a city

Andy Warhol Museum

Learn all about one of Pittsburgh’s most famous and eccentric native sons in this museum dedicated to the king of pop art.

Andy Warhol Museum
National Aviary featuring bird life and zoo animals

National Aviary

Marvel at giant condors, feed lorikeets and meet penguins at one of the largest aviaries in the United States.

National Aviary
Children\'s Museum of Pittsburgh which includes modern architecture

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Young imaginations will run wild in this interactive and innovative place to play and learn.

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Roberto Clemente Bridge which includes street scenes, a bridge and a city

Roberto Clemente Bridge

A walk across this local favorite bridge is a must-do, especially when it’s closed to vehicles during sporting events.

Roberto Clemente Bridge

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North Shore

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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.

North Shore
Children\'s Museum of Pittsburgh showing signage and interior views

Allegheny Center

While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.

Allegheny Center
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East Allegheny

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Allegheny and surrounding area, you can visit PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium.

East Allegheny
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Allegheny-West

If you're spending some time in Allegheny-West, Refucilo Winery and Calvary United Methodist Church are top sights worth seeing.

Allegheny-West
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Central Northside

If you're spending some time in Central Northside, Randyland and Mattress Factory are top sights worth seeing.

Central Northside
Carnegie Science Center showing interior views and climbing as well as a large group of people

Chateau

While you're in Chateau, take in top sights like Rivers Casino and jump on the metro at Allegheny Station to see more of the city.

Chateau

Day trip destinations from North Side

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