The family is headed to Pittsburgh for an Imminence concert. We will be staying at the Omni William Penn Hotel. Anything that we just have to do or eat in Pittsburgh, knowing this will probably be the only time we go there? Thanks in advance!

Primanti bros if your looking for sandwich type food

Wife is from Pittsburgh.
Been there once ~ a great breakfast is at Pamela's.
We went to the one in Squirrel Hill but I think it might have closed.
Think there are a few other locations.

A ride up the Duquesne incline is a must.

A ride on the Gateway Clipper fleet is a neat way to see the city.

Point state park is worth a visit.


You are within walking distance PPG Paints Arena for a Penguins game.

The Aviary or the Phipps Conservatory if you like birds or plants.

Carnegie Museum of natural history and the art museum.

There are a million good places to eat. It just depends on what you like.

A second to Primanti’s. Go hungry…

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Carnegie Museum of natural history and the art museum.

This is on my list when I get there. It's supposed to be incredible.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh. Agree with all of the above. If you enjoy art, also consider the Andy Warhol museum.

As someone mentioned, Carnegie Museum in Oakland is phenomenal. I’ve spent hours going through the natural history part.

Phipps Conservatory is also worth a visit. It is located just behind the Carnegie Museum complex.

The International Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning at Pitt. It's free. The cathedral is amazing, and those rooms are really neat.

Great, keep 'em coming.

So far I plan on going to:

Phipps Conservatory
Primanti’s
Duquesne incline
Pamela's Diner
Hofbrauhaus

If you're into airplanes, this small but nice museum is about 20 miles NW of downtown:

https://airheritage.org/

You may not have time, but a little road trip down to Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, Fallingwater, would be unforgettable, if you're interested in that kind of thing.

Above are good suggestions. DeLuca's in the Strip area for breakfast, get in line early if you go on the weekend. Go up to Mt. Washington to take in views. The Science Center is pretty cool.

Here are a couple of unique sites, with some caveats I've noted.

Church Brew is a great place to visit - https://churchbrew.com/ It is a brewery in a former Catholic Church. Assuming you are not offended by this, it is a beautiful building, great beer, decent food, plus it is reputed to be haunted.

St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Powerful murals showing artists reaction to the horrors of WW1. I don't agree with all of the artist's politics / messages, but the murals are incredible. Here is a brief review:

"TUCKED AWAY IN THE GRITTY working-class Pittsburgh suburb of Millvale and hidden behind the walls of an unprepossessing but historic Croatian Catholic Church are some of the most extraordinary and overlooked murals of the 1930s and ’40s." https://www.atlasobscura.com/p...murals-of-maxo-vanka

Eat:

Primanti Brothers for sure, for no other reason than you will be able to say you have been there! There are many other great casual options in the Strip District.

You may also want to try Fat Heads, across the river on the South Side.

For more "elegant" dining (by PGH standards), there are several restaurants up on Grandview Ave. most of which have a magnificent view of the city. LeMont is probably the oldest, and most well-known of these. Taking the incline up to Grandview is part of the experience.

The Church Brew Works (brewpub in an old church) is also worth a visit.

I've been told there are a bunch of good newer places on the North Side near the stadiums, but I have no personal experience.

Attractions:

Point State Park where you can see the confluence in all its glory.

The aforementioned incline(s), and city views from Grandview Ave.

Most of the Universities have a museum or other exhibits, Pitt., CMU, and of course the Zoo.