Published by Jeremy. Last Updated on December 18, 2025.
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Hi there! We are Jeremy and Angie, founders of Discover the Burgh. In 2015, we gave ourselves the mission to do everything in Pittsburgh and southwest Pennsylvania, and since then we've done a lot in the region.
Over the last 10+ years, we've personally visited nearly 1,500 attractions, parks, events, hotels, restaurants, bars & breweries, and more, all within about 90 minutes of downtown Pittsburgh, and check out new experiences each and every month!
As frequent travelers ourselves, we know how important it is to have the best advice when planning a trip to a new city, and we're here to give you the insider scoop from a local's perspective.
Whether you're exploring Pittsburgh for the first time or returning for another visit, we want to help you get the most out of your trip! On this page, you'll find some of our best articles written for visitors, and plus quick access links to some of our most popular pages at the end of this page.
So let's help you plan your trip to Pittsburgh today!
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Planning Your Trip to Pittsburgh
Although we are residents, we spend a great deal of time exploring the city while keeping visitors in mind. We've reviewed numerous local hotels, rented cars, utilized public transportation, and more- all to share the best tips to help with your stay.
Check out some of our favorite articles on planning where to stay, such as:
- Why You Should Visit Pittsburgh
- Where to Stay in Pittsburgh by Neighborhood
- Pittsburgh Hotel Reviews (we've personally stayed in each hotel featured!)
- Do You Need to Rent a Car in Pittsburgh?
- How to Read Parking Signs and Use Meters
Ready to book your room? Reserve a hotel room or Airbnb rental today, or check out hotel prices below!
For a recommended hotel stay, we love the Hampton Inn in the Strip District. It has a prime location at the neighborhood boundary between the Strip and Downtown, and offers free parking!
Explore Pittsburgh
Now that we've shared some of our favorite articles with advice to help plan your trip, what can you see, do, and eat while you are here?
Check out a curated selection of our articles written with visitors in mind, including:
- The 10 Best Things to See in Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh Weekend Guide
- Our 5-Mile Self-Guided Pittsburgh Walking Tour
- The 10 Best Places to Eat in Pittsburgh Right Now
- You may also like our articles about Famous Pittsburgh Foods and Local Food Institutions if you're looking for a more local slant.
- 10 of the Best Annual Pittsburgh Events
Grab Our Book – The Pittsburgh Guidebook
Our first book, The Pittsburgh Guidebook: 175 Things to Do in Pittsburgh, is on sale now!
Want to take a deep dive in Pittsburgh attractions, parks, and events before your visit? Our first book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Bookshop.org! Digital downloads and local distribution information can be found on our book's website.
For more seasonal events, check out our roundups of great things to do in the city by month. These articles are typically updated 2-3 months in advance as event dates are announced. Please note that some annual events can change months, often depending on venue availability.
January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December
More of our favorite upcoming events can also be found on our Pittsburgh events calendar.
Find More on Discover the Burgh
Looking for more to plan your trip? Explore some of our main categories here on Discover the Burgh to experience the best that Pittsburgh and southwest PA has to offer.
Each of these categories will help direct you to our most read guides featuring a robust selection of the 1,500+ experiences we've visited in southwest PA to date!
Although the above should get you to the most popular pages on our site for planning your visit, you may want to check out our latest posts to see what we've been up to. Likewise, you can find more categories within our navigation menu at the top of every page!
Follow Us on Social Media
We also post more content on our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok, and run two popular Facebook groups, Things to Do in Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Photography, as well!
Finally, if you have any questions, we are always one email away on our contact form!
We hope you enjoy your visit to Pittsburgh, and we hope our site can be of help in planning your visit!
-Jeremy and Angie
Founders, Discover the Burgh