Pittsburgh Trip Overview
While Pittsburgh is commonly known as the “City of Bridges,” it also tops the charts in the number of public city steps. With over 800 stairways throughout many of its 90 neighborhoods, these “paper streets” can be a fun place to explore. Join us on a stairway adventure through Troy Hill and Spring Garden.You’ll learn about the history of this special form of pedestrian travel and two neighborhoods that played essential roles in the city’s early economic development.
Comfortable and sturdy shoes are required. Please note that two flights on this tour require participants to climb up ~150 steps, go down two flights of ~100 steps, and occasionally navigate uneven terrain.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Pittsburgh, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
While Pittsburgh is commonly known as the “City of Bridges,” it also tops the charts in the number of public city steps. With over 800 stairways throughout many of its 90 neighborhoods, these “paper streets” can be a fun place to explore. Join us on a stairway adventure through Troy Hill and Spring Garden.You’ll learn about the history of this special form of pedestrian travel and two neighborhoods that played essential roles in the city’s early economic development.
Comfortable and sturdy shoes are required. Please note that two flights on this tour require participants to climb up ~150 steps, go down two flights of ~100 steps, and occasionally navigate uneven terrain.
Stop At: Sixteenth Street Bridge, 2100 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Walk over this fabulous looking bridge and get to enjoy some unique views of the Strip District and Downtown Pittsburgh
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Strip District, between 11th & 33rd Streets, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
See the Strip District with all its markets, eateries, restaurants and bars as well as exciting new redevelopment
Stop At: Heinz Lofts, 300 Heinz St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
Walk past this former Heinz Ketchup plant and learn all about this famous Pittsburgh industrialist
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Penn Brewery, 800 Vinial St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
Start climbing your first set of stairs by Penn Brewery, the first microbrewery of Pittsburgh. This also serves as an optional end for the tour – for those who are hungry and thirsty 😉
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Troy Hill, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
Explore parts of this historic neighborhood that is situated on the other side of the Allegheny River, across from the Strip District
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Threadbare Cider House, 1291 Spring Garden Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
Walk by this local family-run business and get inspired to come back and to try out their wonderful ciders
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Spring Garden, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
Walk deeper into this local Pittsburgh neighborhood on this unique Insider Tour and learn all about its history and community
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Wigle Whiskey Garden and Barrel House, 1055 Spring Garden Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4298
Discover this successful family-run business that revived the craft spirits movement in Pittsburgh
