Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium — plus everything to eat, drink, and do in Pittsburgh for a perfect sports weekend.
Pittsburgh's three professional sports venues — Acrisure Stadium (Steelers), PNC Park (Pirates), and PPG Paints Arena (Penguins) — sit within a mile of each other in the North Shore neighborhood along the Allegheny River. A Steelers Sunday after a Pirates Saturday after a Penguins Friday is one of the most enjoyable three-day sports weekends in American professional sports.
Use GamePlan to find the ultimate Pittsburgh triple-header. All three venues are within a mile of each other, and the city itself — one of America's most underrated — rewards exploration between games.
Acrisure Stadium (formerly Heinz Field) opened in 2001 on the banks of the Allegheny River with views of downtown Pittsburgh's skyline across the water. The Steelers' fan base, The Terrible Towel, and the tradition of 'Black and Yellow' are among the NFL's most recognized brands.
You cannot leave Pittsburgh without eating these.
Pittsburgh's most distinctive boutique hotel in a beautifully restored 1903 building. Excellent cocktail bar and one of the best hotel restaurants in the city.
Best for: Design-focused travelers, couplesA Pittsburgh landmark since 1916, updated with modern amenities while maintaining its historic grandeur. The Palm Court lobby is magnificent.
Best for: History enthusiasts, groupsA well-designed modern hotel with easy access to North Shore. Good value for the location.
Best for: Budget-conscious luxury travelersThe original location, open since 1933 and 24 hours on weekends. Order the pastrami egg and cheese sandwich and an Iron City Beer.
Must order: Pastrami egg and cheese sandwich, Iron City BeerPittsburgh's most respected craft distillery. Tours and tastings at the Strip District location are excellent.
Must order: Pennsylvania whiskey neat, seasonal cocktailA beloved Pittsburgh neighborhood bar with an excellent beer selection and food. The South Side Flats is Pittsburgh's bar district.
Must order: Local craft draft, a shot of something PittsburghChef Justin Severino's Spanish-inspired charcuterie and pintxos bar. James Beard Award-winning. One of the finest restaurants in Pittsburgh.
Order: Ibérico ham, pintxos selection, seasonal racionesWood-fired Argentine asado in the Strip District. The short ribs and brisket are exceptional, and the chimichurri is the real thing.
Order: Short ribs (asado de tira), ribeye, empanadas, chimichurriSeverino's flagship and one of the finest restaurants in the mid-Atlantic. Exceptional local sourcing and charcuterie program.
Order: Whatever the season has produced, house charcuteriePittsburgh's geography — three rivers, forty bridges, seven hills — is extraordinary. The views from Mt. Washington via the Duquesne Incline are among the great urban vistas in America.
The sandwich with coleslaw and fries inside is not a gimmick — it's a specific and correct solution to the Pittsburgh working man's lunch.
Widely considered the most beautiful ballpark in baseball. The Pittsburgh skyline and the Clemente Bridge create an unmatched backdrop.
PPG Paints Arena is a short walk. Pittsburgh has three professional sports venues within a mile — one of the best multi-sport cities in America.
One of the NFL's most committed fan bases. Steelers tickets are expensive and demand is high. The Terrible Towel section is the most electric place to sit.
The Strip District, Lawrenceville, the North Side (Andy Warhol Museum), Mt. Washington — Pittsburgh consistently surprises visitors who expect the old steel city.
Use GamePlan to find the exact dates when your favorite teams all play in the same window — then book everything in one trip.
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