United States Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Neighborhoods Events All Pittsburgh 10 Things to Do in Pittsburgh's Strip District Written by Rossilynne Culgan Twitter Linkedin Rossilynne Culgan is a writer, editor, and former newspaper reporter who has been writing about life and culture in Pittsburgh since 2008. Tripsavvy's Editorial Guidelines Rossilynne Culgan Updated 01/10/20 Share Pin Email Rossilynne Culgan The Strip District, dubbed “The Strip” by locals, is the quintessential Pittsburgh neighborhood. Though it is a small section of the city, this half-mile of land is full of character from dive bars to dance clubs, coffee shops to museums, and kitschy shops to markets. To get the full Strip District experience, plan to spend an entire weekend day or more in this neighborhood. 01 of 10 Get Breakfast Courtesy of DeLuca’s Diner Start with breakfast at one of two iconic Pittsburgh greasy spoon restaurants: Pamela’s Diner or DeLuca’s Diner. Pamela’s hotcakes are so delicious even President Obama is a fan. 02 of 10 Try the Coffee Courtesy of La Prima Espresso Co. View Map Address 146 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA Get directions Phone +1 412-709-6622 Web Visit website Grab a coffee at La Prima Espresso Co., an authentic Italian coffeehouse. If you're more of a tea person, you can also check out Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange, which offers a large selection of high quality tea. 03 of 10 Go Shopping You can shop local at Penn Avenue Pottery, Mon Aimee Chocolat, and many other specialty shops. Consider perusing the neighborhood’s many specialty markets, such as the Pennsylvania Macaroni Company. 04 of 10 Have Lunch Courtesy of Gaucho Parrilla Argentina View Map Address 146 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA Get directions Phone +1 412-709-6622 Web Visit website Take a break for lunch at Gaucho Parrilla Argentina, an Argentinian restaurant so popular that there’s often a line out the door. Worth the wait, the steak burger and the Camarones (shrimp with garlic, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil) are stand-out items and the restaurant is BYOB with no corkage fee. Other lunch options include S&D Polish Deli for pierogies or Bella Notte for pizza. Continue to 5 of 10 below. 05 of 10 Visit the Heinz History Center Douglas Sacha / Getty Images View Map Address 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA Get directions Phone +1 412-454-6000 Web Visit website Located in the Strip District, the Heinz History Center is Pittsburgh’s history museum, named after Senator John Heinz. Affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, Heinz History Center chronicles 250 years of regional history. Within the History Center is the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a must-see for sports fans. 06 of 10 Check Out Contemporary Craft Courtesy of Contemporary Craft View Map Address 5645 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, USA Get directions Phone +1 412-261-7003 Web Visit website Art-lovers should check out Contemporary Craft, which presents the work of local, national, and international artists. The gallery focuses on “cutting edge exhibitions focused on multicultural diversity and non-mainstream art.” The Society’s store has a wide range of eclectic items for purchase. 07 of 10 Take a Tour of Contemporary Craft Courtesy of Wigle Whiskey View Map Address 2401 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA Get directions Phone +1 412-224-2827 Web Visit website At Wigle Whiskey, you can learn about the distilling process and the history of the Whiskey Rebellion, plus enjoy a cocktail and a tasting along the way. This animated tour takes about an hour and is a great way to learn about the quirky history of Pittsburgh. 08 of 10 Go Out for Dinner Courtesy of Bar Marco View Map Address 2216 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA Get directions Phone +1 412-471-1900 Web Visit website At dinnertime, head to Bar Marco (advance reservations are recommended) for a gourmet meal and handcrafted cocktails in a trendy setting. Bar Marco made national headlines when it instituted a no-tipping policy, opting instead to pay workers a salaried wage. A few other dinner ideas: Kaya for island cuisine, Roland’s for seafood, and Eleven for contemporary American cuisine. Continue to 9 of 10 below. 09 of 10 Bar Hop Nightlife seekers should try Lefty’s if you’re looking for a dive bar (especially if you want to watch a Steelers game), Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle for an Irish pub, Cioppino for cigars, and Cavo for a nightclub. If you get the late night munchies, stop by the original Primanti Bros. for the classic Pittsburgh sandwich stacked high with meat, cheese, coleslaw, and french fries. 10 of 10 Eat Ice Cream Courtesy of Klavon's Ice Cream View Map Address 2801 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA Get directions Phone +1 412-434-0451 Web Visit website Save room for dessert at Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor, a 1920s-era ice cream parlor that has maintained its original look. Ingredients are locally-sourced and the ice cream is handmade. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit