Travel Guide for the BEST THINGS TO SEE IN PITTSBURGH IN THREE DAYS - Pittsburgh Purple Travel Guide

Our 3 day itinerary for Pittsburgh shows you the best things to see and do on a 3-day trip to Pittsburgh.

If you have 3 days in Pittsburgh, then you will be able to see many of the highlights. I hope that you will get a chance to come back soon to see more.

I am not specifically mentioning it, but make sure that you drive, coming from the west, e.g. the airport) on I-376 towards downtown through the Fort Pitt Tunnel to experience your wow moment.

HERE IS YOUR THREE DAY ITINERARY for Pittsburgh:

Day 1

Start the day with a view of the Golden Triangle from the vista points on Mount Washington.

Take the Self-Guided Golden Triangle Walking Tour
- If you come in winter, you may want to spend additional time in the Plaza at PPG Place at the Ice Rink (#13) and visit the Christmas Market in Market Square (#14).
- If you come in summer, then you may want to plan more time at the Fountain in Point State Park (#1).

Watch sunset at one of the fabulous restaurants on Mount Washington.

Day 2

Start your day in the Oakland area and see the Cathedral of Learning and one of the Carnegie museums and/or the Phipps Conservatory and/or The Frick.

Drive downtown for souvenir shopping in the Strip District, have your Primanti Brothers sandwich, and imagine how the Strip looked 100 years ago.

Join a sunset tour of the Three Rivers on board of a Gateway Clipper tour of the Three Rivers.

Enjoy dinner at Church Brewery.

Day 3

Start your day at the West End Overlook and see how different the city looks from here.

Go to one or two of the museums in the downtown area: e.g. Heinz History Center, Andy Warhol Museum, Mattress Factory, National Aviary if you have not been there yet.

Do some exercise: Go kayaking on the three rivers, or explore North Park, or hike at McConnell’s Mill Park.

Finish your Pittsburgh visit with dinner at a restaurant of your choice in Shadyside, Mount Washington, the Strip District, E Carson Street, Station Square, or an ethnic restaurant in Squirrel Hill.

Alternatively, you can spend the whole day at Kennywood Park.

Author: Rudy at Backpack and Snorkel

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