Where to Live: South Side
East Carson Street literally runs the whole gamut of the South Side, from flashy Station Square to hip and urbane South Side Works. In between these two entertainment and shopping destinations, though, lies a unique neighborhood with a crunchy, urban feel. Check out South Side. >
Get a Bite:
Ethiopian to Thai
Pittsburgh cuisine is more than french fries on the sandwich instead of as a side. Stock up in the Strip District, several blocks of markets, shops, and sidewalk vendors that come alive on Saturday morning. Dining out? Eat anything from Ethiopian to Thai. The best eats in town. >
Livable City
New York grad students can have their studio apartments while you live luxe in a roomy Victorian. While Bostonians fight the morning traffic, we’re drinking coffee at Oakland’s Crazy Mocha. And you’re never too poor to take in some culture—a Pitt ID gets you a free bus ride and entry to the city’s famed museums. Find out what it’s like to live here. >
Play Outside
Living in a smaller city means it’s even easier to get out of the city. Hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and more await just outside of town. Don’t have a car? Then ride one of the riverside trails, walk the acres of city parkland, or kayak the Allegheny River. Find out how to get out there. >
Pittsburgh in the Press
Read what others are saying about Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Ranks 7th on List of Best Places to Raise a Family >
Pittsburgh Named Most Livable City again from Forbes.com >
The Greening of Pittsburgh >
36 Hours in Pittsburgh >
Fall Guide
Finding Your Way
Pittsburgh is the perfect place to go to school. There are dozens of neighborhoods of every stripe and character as close as a five-minute walk, or as far away as a half-hour bus ride. And with your Pitt student ID, you can ride public transit for FREE.
What makes the ’burgh?
Pitt grad student Brad Golish thinks he knows:
- S. Side Nightlife
You will never be able to hit all the bars, so don’t even try. - Our Sports Teams
The locals, including myself, bleed black and gold. - Pittsburghese
“Yinz goin’ dahntahn to watch da Pengins and grab a cold Irn.” Spell check that.
They’ve gone from transient grad students to Pittsburgh locals. Learn about the city from our resident experts >