Brighton Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Brighton Heights
Activities
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Pittsburgh: Evening Ghost & History Downtown Walking Tour
Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Pasta Making Class With Local Chef
Our pick of the best Brighton Heights Hotel Deals
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
"We had a great if short stay. This Marriott was chosen due to its location near the train station. Easy walking distance to much of what Pittsburgh has to offer."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"Super hotel!"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
"WEED alert! Ugh, very nice hotel, great amenities BUT you can’t enter, exit or hang out in the lobby with the atrocious smell of weed. Don’t get me wrong I’m a 60’s baby I get it. New generation. I just think the hotel approving this behavior could at least maintain guest doing it in their room so ..."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
Our guide on where to stay in Brighton Heights
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 Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park. 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 Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre or Ohio River Valley.
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.
