Pittsburgh itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Pittsburgh, day by day: Mount Washington and the Duquesne Incline, the Fort Pitt Museum, Point State Park, the Andy Warhol Museum and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History first, then Phipps Conservatory, the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Nationality Rooms, the Strip District, the Heinz History Center and Market Square on day two. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Pittsburgh in 1 day
Day 1
Mount Washington
Hill south of the rivers with overlooks of the Point and the downtown skyline, reached by the inclines or by road.
Duquesne Incline
Funicular of 1877 climbing Mount Washington, giving wide views of the Point and downtown Pittsburgh from the top.
Fort Pitt Museum
Museum in a reconstructed bastion in Point State Park on the French and Indian War and Pittsburgh's early history.
Point State Park
Park at the Point where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers form the Ohio, with a large fountain and riverfront paths.
The Andy Warhol Museum
The largest museum in the United States devoted to one artist, with paintings, films and archives on the North Shore.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Museum next to the art museum known for its dinosaur hall, mineral and gem collections and dioramas.
Pittsburgh in 2 days
Day 1
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Victorian glasshouse of 1893 in Schenley Park with themed gardens, orchids and a butterfly forest.
Carnegie Museum of Art
Museum in Oakland with modern and contemporary art, architecture collections and the long-running Carnegie International exhibition.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Museum next to the art museum known for its dinosaur hall, mineral and gem collections and dioramas.
Heinz Memorial Chapel Must see
Gothic Revival chapel of 1938 on the University of Pittsburgh campus, known for its tall stained-glass windows.
Strip District
Long, lively stretch of markets, food shops and restaurants along Penn Avenue, busiest on Saturday mornings.
Point State Park
Park at the Point where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers form the Ohio, with a large fountain and riverfront paths.
Day 2
Nationality Rooms Must see
Thirty-one classrooms in the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning, each designed in the style of a different culture.
Heinz History Center Must see
Large Smithsonian-affiliated museum in the Strip District on the region's history, from the frontier to Mister Rogers.
The Andy Warhol Museum
The largest museum in the United States devoted to one artist, with paintings, films and archives on the North Shore.
Fort Pitt Museum
Museum in a reconstructed bastion in Point State Park on the French and Indian War and Pittsburgh's early history.
Duquesne Incline
Funicular of 1877 climbing Mount Washington, giving wide views of the Point and downtown Pittsburgh from the top.
Mount Washington
Hill south of the rivers with overlooks of the Point and the downtown skyline, reached by the inclines or by road.
Market Square Must see
Downtown public square lined with restaurants and cafes, hosting markets, events and an ice rink in winter.
Watch: Pittsburgh
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Pittsburgh
Late spring (May to June) and autumn (September to October) have the mildest weather and the best light for the inclines and rivers. Summers are warm and humid, and winters are cold with snow. Sports fans visit for Steelers games from September, Pirates games from April and Penguins games in winter.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Pittsburgh on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Pittsburgh on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Pittsburgh on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for United States from Airalo
- Last day: leave your bags in Pittsburgh with Radical Storage and keep sightseeing
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Tips for Pittsburgh
- The Duquesne and Monongahela Inclines climb Mount Washington for the best view of the Point; go near sunset or on a clear morning.
- The Nationality Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning are open for self-guided visits on most days, but classes use some rooms, so check ahead.
- The Andy Warhol Museum is on the North Shore, an easy walk across the Andy Warhol Bridge from downtown.
- Downtown, the Strip District and the North Shore are close together, but Oakland, home of the Carnegie museums and the Cathedral of Learning, is a bus or car ride away.
- Many museums and theatres are closed on Mondays, so check opening days before fixing the order.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Carnegie Museum of Art: HoboJones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Duquesne Incline: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Pitt Museum: Photojunkie, Public domain
- Heinz History Center: Nakrakosky at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heinz Memorial Chapel: Owl, Public domain
- Market Square: John Marino, CC0
- Mount Washington: Allie_Caulfield from Germany, CC BY 2.0
- Nationality Rooms: daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Point State Park: John, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Strip District: Perry Quan from Oakville, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Andy Warhol Museum: Popscreenshot, CC BY-SA 4.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
