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Pittsburgh, for free: 12 ways to discover a great American city
12.09.2024 - 16:50 / lonelyplanet.com
Sep 10, 2024 • 4 min read
An industrial powerhouse turned university and medical hub, Pittsburgh is a shining star of urban transformation in the USA.
Sites once occupied by the brawny, pollution-belching steel mills that powered the industrial revolution have given way to bike paths, arts institutions, tech companies and exciting districts filled with bars, restaurants and galleries. What’s more, you can discover much of what sets this city apart – think street art, urban hikes, live music and more – at no cost. The city even makes public transport gratis, through its Free Fare Zone.
If all this inspires you to discover this great American city, there’s no need to save up for your trip. These are 13 of the best free things to do when you’re next in Pittsburgh.
To enjoy fabulous free views over the Pittsburgh skyline – truly one of the most beautiful in the USA – head up the bluff to Emerald View Park, which links up the hillside neighborhoods of Duquesne Heights, Mount Washington and Allentown, and includes several significant viewpoints. At the top of the hill, you’ll find public art displays and suggested hiking routes. Learn more about Pittsburgh’s history on a 1.5-mile-long walk along the Grand View Scenic Byway.
This small park lets you admire the flow of the “city of rivers.” Allegheny Landing was one of the first urban riverfront sculpture parks in the country, and the modern sculpture installation with waterfront biking and walking trails remain an altogether lovely slice of city green space. It's pleasant in spring and autumn, and dramatic in winter snow.
Committed to preserving Pittsburgh's industrial and cultural heritage through exhibitions, tours and events, Rivers of Steel is one of Pittsburgh’s most admirable cultural enterprises. Perhaps nothing evokes the might of the city’s past better than their tour of the Carrie Blast Furnaces – though that will run you $25 per person. For a free introduction to how this team presents the city’s past in vivid ways, check out the Homestead Streetside Gallery, which will guide you through the Homestead neighborhood via a series of murals created by local artists.
This outdoor art museum is pure love and happiness. Consisting of a giant, mural-festooned yellow house and object-packed porch and garden, Randyland is a local institution that draws visitors from around the region – and the world. The overall vibe is one of a man who has embraced the world's weirdness in its entirety. You can’t forget it if you’ve seen it. And if you haven’t seen it, you should.
Soaring 42 stories, the Gothic tower at the Cathedral of Learning, part of the University of Pittsburgh, is a famous city landmark. High up in this this one-of-a-kind academic building, the delightful
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