Things to Do in & around the Squirrel Hill neighborhood.
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Museums & Culture
Carnegie Museum of Natural History — World-class dinosaur halls, gems & minerals, an ancient Egypt exhibit, and much more.
Carnegie Museum of Art — Attached to the Natural History Museum, with impressive permanent collections and rotating exhibits spanning painting, sculpture, architecture, and design.
The Frick Pittsburgh — The former estate of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, now a beautifully preserved complex with art museum, historic house (Clayton), a car and carriage museum, and lovely gardens.
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens — A stunning Victorian-era glass greenhouse in Schenley Park with rotating seasonal flower shows and lush indoor tropical gardens.
Parks & Outdoors
Frick Park — Pittsburgh's largest historic park, with 644 acres of wooded trails, creeks, and wildlife. Great for hiking, biking, and birdwatching.
Schenley Park — A 456-acre green oasis right on the edge of Squirrel Hill and Oakland, with multiple trails and scenic hilltop views of the city.
Mellon Park — A quieter gem adjacent to Squirrel Hill with beautiful walled gardens, perfect for a peaceful walk.
Right in the Neighborhood
Games Unlimited — Our favorite game story, with an enormous selection of games of all kinds.
Forbes Avenue, between Murray Ave and Shady Ave — The heart of Squirrel. A concentrated stretch of global cuisine, bubble tea spots, bakeries, and local shops.
A Little Further Out
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium — A full-day destination in Highland Park, with hundreds of animal species and an excellent aquarium. Great for families with kids.