Highland Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Highland Park
Popular places to visit
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Get back to nature and marvel at the range of species on display at this incredible zoo and aquarium, one of the best in the USA.
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
This path winds its way through the center of Pittsburgh and ventures into the leafy suburbs filled with parks and football fields.
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Carnegie Mellon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Carnegie Mellon University during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
Activities
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour
Pittsburgh: Evening Ghost & History Downtown Walking Tour
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Our pick of the best Highland Park Hotel Deals
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
It was a beautiful place to stay with great view of the park and rivers. Room was nice but lacked a coffee maker and microwave which was disappointing and quite shocking, to be honest. The staff were very nice and helpful, especially the bellman and valet drivers. Being unfamiliar with the city we ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Place is gorgeous and staff is always great. Pillows are pretty bad though and recommend taking your own
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
No soap
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown
clean room
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
This is probably the best place to stay in Pittsburgh, for the view.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
Bloomfield
If you're spending time in Bloomfield, you might enjoy its restaurants and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Pittsburgh Glass Center or Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum.
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.
Lawrenceville
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Lawrenceville. You might want to make time for a stop at Arsenal Park or Gallery G Glass.
Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation or Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
Oakland
Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum while in the area.
Squirrel Hill South
If you're spending some time in Squirrel Hill South, Frick Park and Manor Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
