Shadyside is one of those neighborhoods that we absolutely love. It is primarily residential but with a thriving business district (three, actually) that is heavily tilted to restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Great to live, great to visit, and home to many of our favorite spots in the city. As such, we thought we should … Read more
Bloomfield in central Pittsburgh grew to be known as Pittsburgh’s Little Italy in the 20th century; however, the neighborhood’s recent revival has seen many non-Italian restaurants, bars, and more move in. This has resulted in a diversification of the vibrant business district along Liberty Avenue full of many spots we absolutely love- Italian or otherwise. … Read more
The neighborhoods of Garfield and Friendship are located in central Pittsburgh and bridge the gap between neighborhoods like Lawrenceville and East Liberty. While these neighborhoods may have a smaller list of attractions and amenities compared to others in the city, they have been growing rapidly in recent years with artist spaces, restaurants, and more moving … Read more
When we travel to major cities, we generally don’t rent a car if we can avoid it. Part of this is obviously the cost associated with a rental car (daily fee + gas + parking can add up for sometimes minimal use), but also because if a robust public transit system exists, we’d rather just use … Read more
Since founding Discover the Burgh, we’ve seen a number of Pittsburgh questions come up time and time again. Things like “what are the best places to see when visiting?” or “what are the best restaurants” are a few common questions. As such, we thought it could be helpful if we put together a Pittsburgh FAQ … Read more
While we would say that the Pittsburgh Airbnb and apartment rental scene is small but growing, we have to admit that there are some pretty amazing properties in the region you may want to check out. After looking through many of the properties listed on the service, we found a few pretty amazing options located … Read more
Over the past several years exploring Pittsburgh, we have started to get a good understanding of some of the best things the city and metro area has to offer. But on the flip side, we have also seen many of the area’s issues, and are more than happy to admit there are several aspects in … Read more
At this time we are unsure if Mezza Luna Cafe is in operation any longer. Once confirmed, we will update this article accordingly. We think that every Pittsburgh neighborhood should have a cafe that specializes in short-order fair like sandwiches, salads, and drinks, and in Allegheny West in the North Side, that shop is none … Read more
When we visit cities around the world as travelers, one of the first things we do is figure out a grand walking tour in order to get a feel for the city. We generally take anywhere from a half-day or full-day to do these self-guided city tours and really love checking things out on foot. … Read more
We’ve been doing our best here at Discover the Burgh to help you find new things to do in Pittsburgh, and since founding our site in 2015 we’ve published hundreds of articles of our experiences about what to see, do, and eat in southwest Pennsylvania. Before starting our personal goal of doing everything in the … Read more