Pittsburgh
In August of 2012, we got married in Pittsburgh. Many of our guests were coming from out of town, and many would be experiencing Pittsburgh for the first time. We wanted everyone to have an amazing time in Pittsburgh and think of the weekend as a “destination wedding.” In order to help facilitate a sense of adventure, we created and shared this list with our wedding guests so that they could experience our personal favorites and the very best of what Pittsburgh has to offer. This is the master list we built out and shared with everyone, we hope if you stumble on this page that it inspires your own Pittsburgh adventure.
A google map of all locations is below, and a foursquare list for all locations is here.
Go
Expand your mind… at the Andy Warhol Museum and the Mattress Factory. The Andy Warhol Museum is a great place to explore Warhol’s work in the town of his birth, and the Mattress Factory currently has a Yayoi Kusama exhibit, a can’t miss.
Get educated… by walking around the University of Pittsburgh (you’ll see the Cathedral of Learning, the second tallest university building in the world, from various spots around town) and Carnegie Mellon University. Taylor went to school at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University, if you’re interested in seeing where Taylor spent 2 years!
Wander… The Strip District, the original economic center of Pittsburgh, now a historic market district that is especially alive on weekend days.
Explore… the Southside Slopes, home to over 700 sets of staircases, more than San Francisco.
Do
Shop… on Walnut Street in Shadyside, home to boutiques, bars, and a mix of long-time Pittsburgh shops and new chains, all tucked into one of Pittsburgh’s best neighborhoods.
Shop, eat and drink at The Waterfront and Southside Works, former homes of the steel mills that gave Pittsburgh it’s name, heritage, and soul. Go for a drink, a movie, dinner, or shopping.
Yoga… at Amazing Yoga in Shadyside.
Run… in Schenley Park or Frick Park. Frick Park has a couple great playground for kids and plenty of green space and woods for playing, walking, and running.
Eat
Breakfast… at Pamela’s Diner in Shadyside. Known for their chocolate chip and banana pancakes, but everything is good.
Indulge… at Primanti Brothers, a Pittsburgh institution, known for hearty sandwiches with fries and coleslaw on the sandwich. Bring your appetite, and prepare to walk off the impending food coma.
Return to your university days… at The “O” near University of Pittsburgh (properly known at Essie’s Original Hot Dog Shop) for a hot dog and fries.
A slice of pizza… from Aiello’s Pizza in Squirrel Hill. Best pizza in Pittsburgh, according to Sloane.
Get a drink… at William Penn Tavern in the heart of Shadyside.
See
The view and the sunset… from Mount Washington. The view from Grandview Promenade and Mount Washington Lookout is one of the best of the city. Take a ride up the Duquesne Incline ($4.50 round-trip, exact change) and enjoy the views from one of the most scenic commutes you’ll ever see.
A football game… at Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Panthers (college football). The Steelers are playing an exhibition game on Sunday, Aug 19th (click here for tickets), stay for a game!
Lagniappe
A day trip outside Pittsburgh… to Fallingwater. 50 miles outside Pittsburgh, Fallingwater was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and is a national architectual landmark for its style, design, and construction.
Note: Tickets for Fallingwater must be bought in advance for a specific day and time. Time fill up, so definitely plan in advance. Check for tickets here, and all details are at Fallingwater.org. If you’re thinking of going on Saturday, make sure to plan for the 1.5 hours drive each way.
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