Pittsburgh
United States · PennsylvaniaUS
Second-most populous city in Pennsylvania, U.S.
Pittsburgh is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. Located in southwestern Pennsylvania where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River, it had a population of 302,971 at the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh metropolitan area has over 2.43 million people, making it the largest in the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania, and the 28th-largest in the U.S. The greater Pittsburgh–Weirton–Steubenville combined statistical area includes parts of Ohio and West Virginia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 302,971
- Coordinates
- 40.441, -79.996
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 373 m
Overview of Pittsburgh
Located in Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh is best described as a sizeable city. Some 302,971 inhabitants call it home. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards nightlife, culture and shopping.
Things to do in Pittsburgh
Nightlife in Pittsburgh
(5)Pittsburgh's nightlife entries include Bars, Clubs, Disco, Music and Pubs. Everything listed here comes from what Pittsburgh is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Pittsburgh
(4)Pittsburgh's culture entries include Cathedrals, Docks, Fountains and Mosques. It is a direct read of Pittsburgh's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Pittsburgh
(2)Pittsburgh records Food and Shopping under shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Pittsburgh is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Pittsburgh
(2)Under sports, Pittsburgh is tagged with Biking and Running. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pittsburgh.
Adventure in Pittsburgh
(1)Pittsburgh's adventure entries include Boat Rides. Everything listed here comes from what Pittsburgh is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Pittsburgh
(1)Pittsburgh records Zoo under family. All of it is drawn from Pittsburgh's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Pittsburgh
(1)Pittsburgh records Rafting under water sports. It is a direct read of Pittsburgh's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Pittsburgh
Plan water days for June to September. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Getting to Pittsburgh rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Pittsburgh that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pittsburgh known for?
- Pittsburgh is mainly a destination for nightlife, culture and shopping, set in Pennsylvania, United States with around 302,971 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Pittsburgh?
- You can plan around Bars, Clubs, Disco, Music and Pubs in Pittsburgh. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
- Plan water days for June to September. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Pittsburgh located?
- Administratively, Pittsburgh sits in Pennsylvania, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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