5 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.

Fallingwater and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will appeal to history buffs. Step out of the city life by going to Mill Creek Park and Mount Washington. When in Pittsburgh, make a side trip to see Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown, approximately 1h 40 min away. There's lots more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, engage your brain at Carnegie Science Center, admire the masterpieces at Andy Warhol Museum, and examine the collection at The Nationality Rooms.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Pittsburgh day trip planning tool .

If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major airports are Pittsburgh International Airport, Erie International Tom Ridge Field and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. In November, daily temperatures in Pittsburgh can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can travel back home.