Neighborhoods such as Braddock and McKeesport fully embody the progressive spirit that has made the ’Burgh what it is today and what it will be in the future.
A few miles southeast of downtown, on a bend of the Monongahela River, this area is in the midst of a pivot, moving away from its industrial history and toward a mash-up of parks, homes and revitalized main streets.
There’s good reason to envy those who commute downtown from the South Hills. They get to take in the beauty of Pittsburgh’s skyline every time they emerge from the Fort Pitt and Liberty tunnels. Add to that all of the myriad pleasures of these thriving suburbs, and you have plenty to rave about.
Don’t let the lack of shiny veneer on these hardworking communities fool you. Some of Pittsburgh’s most exciting hidden gems lie west of the Ohio River.
At (and beyond) the southwestern border of Allegheny County, rolling hills cradle a group of easygoing communities. Search for the small surprises and picturesque streets that are drawing more and more residents to these suburbs.
Home to Pittsburgh's instantly recognizable skyline, rivers and bridges, the area around Point State Park once was the bleeding (literally) western frontier of the United States. Today, it remains the economic heart of the region.
From historic communities a stone’s throw from the city proper to spacious, booming suburbs with a rural mindset, there’s a hometown for everyone in northern Allegheny County.
The inner ring of Pittsburgh’s suburbs blends some of the best features of the city and the ’burbs — it has good schools and more affordable home prices but also is just a quick jaunt to downtown for work.
These wealthy suburbs of the Gilded Age now are a series of self-contained communities defined by massive city parks, steep tree-lined hillsides and the Monongahela River.
While most people overlook this region of the East End for the better-known neighborhoods of Squirrel Hill and Shadyside, the area we call the Hidden East End slowly is reshaping its future via green space, history-rich buildings and new businesses.
With plenty of things to do (and even more interesting things to look at), Pittsburgh’s eastern neighborhoods serve as a reminder of the region’s character and history.
This isn’t your babushka-wearing grandmother’s Polish Hill. You’ll find vegan food offerings, an increasingly younger demographic and an up-and-coming music and arts scene.
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best birdcage collection and where you can do your laundry and get a massage at the same time.
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best event you'll have a tough time attending and where you can paint your new favorite wine glass.
