Living in Pittsburgh
"Pittsburgh has evolved from a steel city of the industrial boom into a modern mecca of culture and education." — Huffington Post
"Sometimes gritty, always hilly, Steel City’s charms are often hidden below the surface." — The New York Times
"Pittsburgh is a city that will surprise you." — Time Magazine
Old-fashioned character and contemporary style mix to form Pittsburgh's 89 distinctive neighborhoods and communities. Nearly 300,000 people reside in Pittsburgh city limits (3 million in the metro region). Its accessibility, affordability, diversity and reputation as a safe place, make Pittsburgh an ideal location for students and families alike.
General Sites/Guides
- Imagine Pittsburgh
- Only in Oakland
- Pittsburgh CityPaper
- Pittsburgh Magazine
- Vibrant Pittsburgh
- Visit Pittsburgh
Neighborhoods
Pittsburgh Area Neighborhood Guides
Children & Family Entertainment
- Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
- The Gemini Theater
- Kidsburgh
- National Aviary
- Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Food & Dining
Medical Facilities
- Allegheny Health Network
- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh
- Magee Women's Hospital of UPMC
- St. Clair Hospital
- Veteran's Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Museums & Galleries
- Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh (Art, Natural History, Science Center, Andy Warhol Museum)
- Concept Art Gallery
- Frick Art and Historical Center
- Future Tenant Artspace
- Heinz History Center
- Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum
- SPACE
- Wood Street Galleries
Performing Arts
Assorted Performance Types
Music
- Carnegie Mellon University School of Music
- Bach Choir of Pittsburgh
- The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh
- Renaissance City Choir
- Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Theater/Improv
- Carnegie Mellon School of Drama
- City Theatre Company
- Civic Light Opera
- New Hazlett Theater
- Pittsburgh Opera
- Pittsburgh Public Theater
- Steel City Improv Theater
Dance
Recreation
- Allegheny County Parks Department
- Allegheny County Recreation
- Bike Pittsburgh
- Great Allegheny Passage
- Kennywood Amusement Park
- Ohiopyle State Park
- Pennsylvania State Game Commission
- Pittsburgh Citiparks
- Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
- State Parks in Western Pennsylvania
- Steel City Road Runners
- Venture Outdoors
- Western Pennsylvania Orienteering Club
Schools
Sports
- Carnegie Mellon Athletics
- Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)
- Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
- Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
- Pittsburgh Riverhounds (Professional Soccer)
- Pittsburgh Passion (Professional Women's Football)