Boutique Hotels in Pittsburgh, PA

Western Pennsylvania is home to one of the country’s most iconic cities, Pittsburgh. Sitting at the junction of 3 rivers, this striking metropolis is known for its gorgeous skyline, natural resources, baseball, and breadth of art and historic museums. With the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, it would be difficult to run out of sights to see and culture to absorb while touring on your next east coast visit. And as a thriving early-20th-century industrial capital with an abundance of natural resources and an inland port, the city enjoys a fascinating history that you can learn more about through local tours around town when staying at boutique hotels in Pittsburgh!

For anyone up for some unique flavors, you’ll be delighted by the city’s exciting food scene. Pittsburgh’s historical influx of Eastern Europeans has shaped its unique local fare, which combines a wide range of cultures, ingenuity, and happy accidents alike. While visiting, make a point to try a few of its staples— including chipped chopped ham (meat and other seasonings molded into a loaf and shaved into a very thin cut of meat), mouthwatering sandwiches, pierogies, and the city’s famous burnt almond torte (a white cake covered in icing and generously topped with almonds). Interestingly, Pittsburg is also the birthplace of Heinz ketchup, as H. J. Heinz started in the food industry in the mid-1800s with the production of horseradish and later in 1875 introduced their now iconic tomato ketchup to the world. Along with some healthy local pride, you’ll find Heinz in just about every local restaurant in town!

It wouldn’t be a trip to Pittsburg without a taste of the city’s iconic whiskey— the Monongahela Rye so be sure to try it during your stay at a unique boutique hotel in Pittsburgh. Born out of the Whiskey Rebellion at the end of the 1700s, this local whiskey is removed from corn and instead made with mostly rye and other grains while using a sweet mash processing technique. Try a sip (or three) from a local bar, or take a guided tasting tour showcasing the history of this famed American spirit.

For a wild and wacky day of museum hopping just outside your boutique hotel in Pittsburgh, start with the Andy Warhol Museum— which holds an extensive permanent collection of art and archives from the Pittsburgh-born pop art icon. It is also the largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist! Then, pop over to The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for a fun-filled day inside a hands-on interactive children's museum located in the Allegheny Center neighborhood in Pittsburgh's Northside. Here, entice and delight the little ones with interactive activities that foster play, experiential learning, and social interaction.

Before leaving your top Pittsburgh boutique hotel, take the kids to the Duquesne Incline, a riveting tram ride you don’t want to miss! Ride up to a panoramic view of Downtown Pittsburgh from the observation deck 400 feet above the three rivers— fascinating history and unforgettable sights included! After your ride, try to catch a ballgame from the Heinz Field football stadium or the PNC Park baseball stadium for a great end cap to your trip before heading home.

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