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.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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.
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
Our pick of the best Highland Park Hotel Deals
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
I was given a different room from the one I booked and the front desk was kinda rude. Parking was not an option and they make no effort to inform you of this prior, but offer a costly/ pressured valet solution on arrival... Room felt like a motel 6. Very outdated and alot of things were broken. For ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Room was dirty. The housekeeper was wonderful and tried to make up for it as best she could. Sofa bed was basically box springs only.. no padding at all to call a mattress. Barely got any sleep. Bathroom was small for a suite. Tons of wasted space. Could have had another bed and bathroom for the ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
Everything was great except we never got our wake up call
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Room was clean and housekeeping was helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Friendly staff!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Service at the front are pretty nice and helpful as well as the servers in the restaurant.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
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 Walnut Street.
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 Pittsburgh Center for the Arts or Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.
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.
