Restaurants & Cafes
Priory Fine Pastries
528 E Ohio StWe love this bakery... oh man...
Simple but good deli within a block of the house. They have pretty limited hours, but it's convenient and good food.
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Deli on North
4 E North AveSimple but good deli within a block of the house. They have pretty limited hours, but it's convenient and good food.
Super unique "food hall" dining experience. This is one of our favorite spots - fantastic & unique food, and a cool bar as well.
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Federal Galley
200 Children's WaySuper unique "food hall" dining experience. This is one of our favorite spots - fantastic & unique food, and a cool bar as well.
Great taco & burrito joint just a block away from the house.
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El Burro
1108 Federal StGreat taco & burrito joint just a block away from the house.
Best pizza in the North Side - only a block away!
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Badamo’s Pizza - Northside
1106 Federal StBest pizza in the North Side - only a block away!
Nicky's is some of Pittsburgh's best Thai food, and it's close to the house as well.
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Nicky's Thai Kitchen
856 Western AveNicky's is some of Pittsburgh's best Thai food, and it's close to the house as well.
Absolutely the best coffee shop in Pittsburgh. Amazing coffee, friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere.
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Commonplace Coffee — MWS
1501 Buena Vista StAbsolutely the best coffee shop in Pittsburgh. Amazing coffee, friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere.
Really like Arnold's Tea - great local spot, particularly for breakfast or lunch.
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Arnold's Tea
502 E Ohio StReally like Arnold's Tea - great local spot, particularly for breakfast or lunch.
Great Belgian food and drink - try the mussels and frites! Also a performance space and bookstore by Alphabet City - some of the best culture in Pittsburgh, just a block away from the house.
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Brugge on North
40 W North AveGreat Belgian food and drink - try the mussels and frites! Also a performance space and bookstore by Alphabet City - some of the best culture in Pittsburgh, just a block away from the house.
Not really our favorite spot, but it is super close and they do have coffee!
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Crazy Mocha
2 E North AveNot really our favorite spot, but it is super close and they do have coffee!
The second best specialty coffee shop in the North Side. (Second only to Commonplace!)
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Adda Coffee & Tea House
926 Western AveThe second best specialty coffee shop in the North Side. (Second only to Commonplace!)
Essentials
This is a cute little market and deli within walking distance of the house.
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Mayfly Market and Deli
1327 Arch StThis is a cute little market and deli within walking distance of the house.
Giant Eagle is the closest full grocery store to our location. It's about a 10 minute walk from the house. It's not our favorite grocery store, but it is close and will have everything you need.
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Giant Eagle Supermarket
1717 Cochran RdGiant Eagle is the closest full grocery store to our location. It's about a 10 minute walk from the house. It's not our favorite grocery store, but it is close and will have everything you need.
Drinks, Breweries, & Nightlife
Places to eat and/or have drinks, generally within walking distance of the Carriage House.
Unique cider house with a great atmosphere - and very kid friendly!
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Threadbare Cider House
1291 Spring Garden AveUnique cider house with a great atmosphere - and very kid friendly!
THE local bar. Great place to meet people from the neighborhood!
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Monterey Pub
1227 Monterey StTHE local bar. Great place to meet people from the neighborhood!
Fun little neighborhood brewery just a 5 minute walk from the house. Worth checking out - usually great food trucks on site during the weekend!
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Allegheny City Brewing
507 Foreland StFun little neighborhood brewery just a 5 minute walk from the house. Worth checking out - usually great food trucks on site during the weekend!
BURN by Rocky Patel Pittsburgh
346 N Shore DrCigar bar!
Fantastic beers - one of the most popular spots on the North Shore. If you go, we recommend trying one of the dessert beers!
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Southern Tier Brewery Pittsburgh
316 N Shore DrFantastic beers - one of the most popular spots on the North Shore. If you go, we recommend trying one of the dessert beers!
412 Brewery
847 Western AveRelatively new brewery in Allegheny West. Worth checking out!
A staple in the North Side. Go for the burgers! Great beers from Mexican War Streets Brewery on tap as well.
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Bier's Pub
900 Western AveA staple in the North Side. Go for the burgers! Great beers from Mexican War Streets Brewery on tap as well.
Parks & Nature
Feels like you're nowhere near the city when you're on the trails in this park!
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Riverview Park
159 Riverview AveFeels like you're nowhere near the city when you're on the trails in this park!
Beautiful urban park. Great place to enjoy a sunset with a great view of Pittsburgh's skyline! Also recommend for a short run!
West Park - Lake Elizabeth
Beautiful urban park. Great place to enjoy a sunset with a great view of Pittsburgh's skyline! Also recommend for a short run!
Great views of the city! Perfect spot to watch a sunset or enjoy the city lights after dark!
Mt. Washington Park
529 Norton StGreat views of the city! Perfect spot to watch a sunset or enjoy the city lights after dark!
One of the best places to enjoy nature outside of the city. Beautiful lake with bike and running trails, beaches, and boating!
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Moraine State Park
225 Pleasant Valley RdOne of the best places to enjoy nature outside of the city. Beautiful lake with bike and running trails, beaches, and boating!
Great place to hang out to soak in some sun, cool off a little, people watch, and enjoy the river!
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Water Steps
Great place to hang out to soak in some sun, cool off a little, people watch, and enjoy the river!
Take a kayak out on the river; it's definitely one of the coolest ways to experience Pittsburgh.
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Kayak Pittsburgh North Shore
446527 80.003889Take a kayak out on the river; it's definitely one of the coolest ways to experience Pittsburgh.
Arts & Culture
Very unique modern art. Several very iconic art installations.
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I-Mattress Factory Museum
509 Sampsonia WayVery unique modern art. Several very iconic art installations.
Neighborhood treasure! Great place to go and look around and meet some locals.
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Randyland
1501 Arch StNeighborhood treasure! Great place to go and look around and meet some locals.
Learn something about Pittsburgh's fascinating history!
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Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman StLearn something about Pittsburgh's fascinating history!
Another neighborhood treasure! Very unique museum. Must see.
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Bicycle Heaven
1800 Preble AveAnother neighborhood treasure! Very unique museum. Must see.
Pinball Perfection
231 Perry HwyFascinating spot! A must see, but definitely not touristy.
BEAUTIFUL theater. Great place to a catch a show when you're in town.
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Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts
600 Penn AveBEAUTIFUL theater. Great place to a catch a show when you're in town.
Shopping
Tons of unique Pittsburgh shops - Italian, Greek, Mexican, and Chinese groceries, bakeries, cafes, Pittsburgh apparel. A great place to walk around and enjoy the diversity of Pittsburgh!
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Strip District
Tons of unique Pittsburgh shops - Italian, Greek, Mexican, and Chinese groceries, bakeries, cafes, Pittsburgh apparel. A great place to walk around and enjoy the diversity of Pittsburgh!
Sightseeing
City center that always has something fun going on! In summer, there are often tents and games set up with kid friendly activities. In winter, it has an ice skating rink, Christmas tree, and gingerbread house display!
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Isakhiwo saseMakethe
City center that always has something fun going on! In summer, there are often tents and games set up with kid friendly activities. In winter, it has an ice skating rink, Christmas tree, and gingerbread house display!
Amazing views of the city. Worth the quick trip up to the Mount!
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Mount Washington
Amazing views of the city. Worth the quick trip up to the Mount!