10 days in Pittsburgh Itinerary

Known primarily for its steel-related heritage and 446 bridges, Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River.

Change things up with these side-trips from Pittsburgh: Laurel Mountain Ski Resort (in Ligonier), Laurel Mountain Ski Resort (in Boswell) and Wheeling (Suspension Bridge & West Virginia Independence Hall). Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, take an in-depth tour of Cathedral of Learning, examine the collection at Bicycle Heaven, and wander the streets of Strip District.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Pittsburgh online trip maker.

If you are flying in from Peru, the closest major aiports are Pittsburgh International Airport, Erie International Tom Ridge Field and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. In January, daytime highs in Pittsburgh are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C.