Top Rated Attractions in Pittsburgh

The home field of the University of Pittsburgh's baseball team, the Charles L. Cost Field at the Petersen Sports Complex is a state-of-the-art ground. With a capacity of seating 900 spectators, the field is equipped with modern amenities, including a synthetic field and stadium lights. Not only tournaments and matches, the field also plays host to team practices and training sessions around the year. Other facilities here include a press box and areas for hitting and pitching practice.

Home to Major League Baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates, this ballpark, with its seating capacity of more then 38,000, has been entertaining thousands upon thousands of fans since 2001. It is considered one of the best facilities in the country. Once you are here, take the time to check out the imposing arches and brick exterior. Parking is ample around the ballpark.

As you walk into the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, you feel like you've been transported to another world. The lush tree cover and plants create a pleasant and calm atmosphere. The park offers a wide variety of educational programs teaching various methods to preserve the environment. It also offers grants to students wanting to pursue their studies in botany and other related fields. Moreover, the Center for Sustainable Landscapes which is found within the conservatory is environmentally sustainable, earning four stars from the Sustainable SITES Initiative.

Founded in 1878 in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, this cemetery is a quiet and peaceful resting ground for the departed. This historic, nonsectarian burial ground is the burial place of many notable souls like Henry P. Ford, Chuck Cooper, John Heinz and H. John Heinz III to name a few. The cemetery ground is also home to a sizable population of whitetail deer which can be seen grazing during a visit. Besides being a final resting place, the cemetery grounds and its beautiful landscape is popular with joggers, bird watchers, students and professional groups who throng here to experience peace and tranquility. There are also architecturally important buildings and monuments which can be explored by visitors. Pets are not allowed.

One of the most versatile parks in the city, Schenley Park is a hot-spot for a number of outdoor activities and sports. Hikers love the winding trails and children gather at the swimming pool during summer. Come winter, the green grass is soon buried under a thick pile of snow, transitioning it into a winter sports hub, where visitors can enjoy skating on the now frozen lake and skiing through the snow covered terrain.

Located just about 3 miles (4.9 kilometers) from Downtown Pittsburgh, Mount Washington is primarily an imposing hill overlooking the river valley. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city and its bridges. Home to many thriving businesses and popular restaurants, Mount Washington is often ranked amongst the most scenic places in the United States.