Ken's Area Guidebook
Things To do Nearby
It's only a short walk to this local 20 acre oasis. Home to ballfields, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and even a skate park, Arsenal Park is a historic area and a great place for a daytime picnic.
Found at: 276 39th St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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Arsenal Park
276 39th StIt's only a short walk to this local 20 acre oasis. Home to ballfields, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and even a skate park, Arsenal Park is a historic area and a great place for a daytime picnic.
Found at: 276 39th St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201
An eclectic and complete bar located at 4104 Penn Ave., Brillobox is a vibe!
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Brillobox
4104 Penn AveAn eclectic and complete bar located at 4104 Penn Ave., Brillobox is a vibe!
Korean bbq, smokeless tableside grilling, karaoke. All in one. All just a short walk away. Reserve a bbq table and karaoke in advance on their website cobrapgh
COBRA
4305 Main StreetKorean bbq, smokeless tableside grilling, karaoke. All in one. All just a short walk away. Reserve a bbq table and karaoke in advance on their website cobrapgh
Arsenal Bowl
212 44th StreetLawrenceville bowling alley with a nightclub feel
Drive 2 minutes or walk 7 to Lawrenceville's installation of the Carnegie Library system. Carnegie Library Main can be found on Forbes Avenue in Oakland. It can be found on Fisk Street across Penn Ave.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville
279 Fisk StDrive 2 minutes or walk 7 to Lawrenceville's installation of the Carnegie Library system. Carnegie Library Main can be found on Forbes Avenue in Oakland. It can be found on Fisk Street across Penn Ave.
It's just a five minute drive down Liberty Ave to Pittsburgh's Strip District. Here you'll find shops, booths, food markets, fishmongers, bars, restaurants and more. It's a popular and energizing neighborhood that's home to PA Market, the original Primanti Brothers, and the newly opened shops at The Terminal in the historic Strip District Produce Terminal on Smallman Street.
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Distrito Strip
It's just a five minute drive down Liberty Ave to Pittsburgh's Strip District. Here you'll find shops, booths, food markets, fishmongers, bars, restaurants and more. It's a popular and energizing neighborhood that's home to PA Market, the original Primanti Brothers, and the newly opened shops at The Terminal in the historic Strip District Produce Terminal on Smallman Street.
A converted row house serves as an old time cinema replaying old releases. Check out their schedule online to see if you can score a viewing of one your favorite films on the big(ish) screen again.
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Row House Cinema
4115 Butler StA converted row house serves as an old time cinema replaying old releases. Check out their schedule online to see if you can score a viewing of one your favorite films on the big(ish) screen again.
Museu Carnegie de História Natural
4400 Forbes AveThe original Primanti Bros. Famously Pittsburgh and a must-visit for out-of-towners and late night diners.
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Primanti Bros.
46 18th StThe original Primanti Bros. Famously Pittsburgh and a must-visit for out-of-towners and late night diners.
Bloomfield Saturday Market
5050 Liberty AveA funky bar restaurant with old school arcade games, mini bowling, and more. Gets busy on most nights, especially weekends.
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Coop DeVille
2305 Smallman StreetA funky bar restaurant with old school arcade games, mini bowling, and more. Gets busy on most nights, especially weekends.
Museu Clemente
3339 Penn AveThe Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StWorld-class botanical gardens inside and out. A beautiful, relaxing experience that changes seasonally. One of my favorite places on the planet.
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Jardim Botânico e Conservatório Phipps
1 Schenley DriveWorld-class botanical gardens inside and out. A beautiful, relaxing experience that changes seasonally. One of my favorite places on the planet.
Federal Galley is practically next door, stop in for a meal after the museum.
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Museu das Crianças de Pittsburgh
10 Children's WayFederal Galley is practically next door, stop in for a meal after the museum.
PNC Park
115 Federal StAn incredible ball park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Now ‘Acrisure Stadium’, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers football teams
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Heinz Field
100 Art Rooney AveNow ‘Acrisure Stadium’, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers football teams
Centro de Ciências Carnegie
1 Allegheny AveThe USA’s only National Aviary right here in Pittsburgh’s North Side
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Aviário Nacional
700 Arch StThe USA’s only National Aviary right here in Pittsburgh’s North Side
Zoológico de Pittsburgh e Aquário PPG
7370 Baker StA historic amusement park that sports several modern roller coasters and thrill rides, Kennywood is a Pittsburgh institution. Great for all ages, even little ones.
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Kennywood
4800 Kennywood BoulevardA historic amusement park that sports several modern roller coasters and thrill rides, Kennywood is a Pittsburgh institution. Great for all ages, even little ones.
Rivers Casino
777 Casino DrA beautiful venue for live entertainment like concerts, plays, and musicals in the Cultural District.
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Centro Benedum para as Artes Cênicas
237 7th StA beautiful venue for live entertainment like concerts, plays, and musicals in the Cultural District.
Food scene
My personal favorite brunch spot. And it’s within walking distance. (I recommend a chicken and Gruyère crepe and a waffle!)
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Geppetto Cafe
4121 Butler StMy personal favorite brunch spot. And it’s within walking distance. (I recommend a chicken and Gruyère crepe and a waffle!)
Morcilla
3519 Butler StIncredible Spanish food in Lawrenceville
Phenomenal, elevated Thai food with a beautiful outdoor garden dining area. Reserve in advance on ‘Resy’ app and, weather permitting, request garden seating in the reservation notes.
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Pusadee's Garden
5319 Butler StPhenomenal, elevated Thai food with a beautiful outdoor garden dining area. Reserve in advance on ‘Resy’ app and, weather permitting, request garden seating in the reservation notes.
Maybe my favorite restaurant in the city. Korean fusion from chef Simon Chough. I highly recommend the Chicken Katsu Curry and Killer Tofu. Walk in to get on the list during busier weekend hours and then explore the artsy Garfield neighborhood while you wait for them to call with your table.
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Soju
4923 Penn AveMaybe my favorite restaurant in the city. Korean fusion from chef Simon Chough. I highly recommend the Chicken Katsu Curry and Killer Tofu. Walk in to get on the list during busier weekend hours and then explore the artsy Garfield neighborhood while you wait for them to call with your table.
Southern style bbq in the heart of Lawrenceville. Festive indoor/outdoor party-like atmosphere with games to play.
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Walter's BBQ Southern Kitchen
4501 Butler StSouthern style bbq in the heart of Lawrenceville. Festive indoor/outdoor party-like atmosphere with games to play.
Great, eclectic Vietnamese fusion cafe within short walking distance. I highly recommend the Sunny Bahn Mi, Pho, and a latte!
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Ineffable Ca Phe
3920 Penn AveGreat, eclectic Vietnamese fusion cafe within short walking distance. I highly recommend the Sunny Bahn Mi, Pho, and a latte!
YINZ Coffee Bloomfield
4525 Liberty AvenueA short walk away.
Very good Latin cuisine about a one minute walk away. (Try the chicken tamales and potatoes taquitos fiesta!)
El Sabor
4100 Penn AvenueVery good Latin cuisine about a one minute walk away. (Try the chicken tamales and potatoes taquitos fiesta!)
Iron Born Pizza & Pasta STRIP DISTRICT
1806 Smallman StMy favorite pizza in the city. (Try the white pizza!)
Galley style dining hall with four distinct restaurants and a bar, located right next the Children's Museum.
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Federal Galley
200 Children's WayGalley style dining hall with four distinct restaurants and a bar, located right next the Children's Museum.
Dave & Andy's Homemade Ice Cream
207 Atwood StGreat ice cream in Oakland
Sightseeing
Duquesne Incline at Upper Station
1215 Grandview AveAn obligatory Pittsburgh experience.
Take the incline up for incredible views of the city.
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Monte Washington
Take the incline up for incredible views of the city.
While the view from Mount Washington may be the city's most iconic, the West End Overlook may actually offer the best views of the city
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West End - Elliot Overlook Park
While the view from Mount Washington may be the city's most iconic, the West End Overlook may actually offer the best views of the city
A picturesque park set at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers.
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Parque Estadual Point
601 Commonwealth PlA picturesque park set at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers.
An amazing way to view the city. I recommend an evening cruise for stunning views of Pittsburgh.
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Gateway Clipper Fleet
350 W Station Square DrAn amazing way to view the city. I recommend an evening cruise for stunning views of Pittsburgh.
Neighborhoods
Pittsburgh’s trendiest neighborhood is the popular spot for dining, drinks, and shopping. Lawrenceville is comprised of three neighborhoods: Upper, Central, and Lower. You are a block away from where Central meets Lower Lawrenceville at Arsenal Park. Check out all three sections via Penn Avenue and Butler Street.
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Lawrenceville
Pittsburgh’s trendiest neighborhood is the popular spot for dining, drinks, and shopping. Lawrenceville is comprised of three neighborhoods: Upper, Central, and Lower. You are a block away from where Central meets Lower Lawrenceville at Arsenal Park. Check out all three sections via Penn Avenue and Butler Street.
Oakland
Home to the University of Pittsburgh campus, bars, and restaurants.
Probably the most international neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Squirrel Hill is walkable and has much to offer.
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Squirrel Hill
Probably the most international neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Squirrel Hill is walkable and has much to offer.
Bloomfield
Pittsburgh's Little Italy is home to many restaurants, bars, and shops.
Home to event venues and more. A great place to experience live entertainment in the city.
Distrito Cultural
Home to event venues and more. A great place to experience live entertainment in the city.