City in Pennsylvania, United States
Pittsburgh for solo travelers
Is Pittsburgh good for solo travel?
Affordable, hilly city of bridges, rivers, museums and neighborhood restaurants, with a growing tech scene. Easy to enjoy in a few days; winters are grey and the hills and car traffic limit walking.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Very friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Generally comfortable in busy areas. Use rideshare late, watch drinks in nightlife zones and avoid empty transit stops at night. |
How to meet people in Pittsburgh
Brewery and trivia nights in Lawrenceville, run clubs on the riverfront trails, Meetup groups, Steelers and Penguins sports bars, and university events in Oakland.
Good things to do alone
- Ride the Duquesne Incline at sunset
- Visit the Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Museums
- Eat in the Strip District on Saturday morning
- Bike the Great Allegheny Passage trail
- Watch a game at PNC Park
Where to stay in Pittsburgh
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Downtown / Cultural District | Theaters, hotels, T light rail and riverfront trails |
| Lawrenceville | Cafés, bars and independent shops; hip and walkable |
| Shadyside | Upscale restaurants and shops on Walnut Street |
| Oakland | Universities, museums and cheaper short stays |
| South Side Flats | Nightlife strip with bars and live music |
Solo travel across United States
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Nashville | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Austin | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Las Vegas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Los Angeles | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Francisco | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Honolulu | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Washington, D.C. | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Chicago | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Boston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| New Orleans | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Diego | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Seattle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami Beach | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Key West | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Denver | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Philadelphia | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Portland | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Atlanta | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Charleston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Savannah | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fort Lauderdale | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Kauai | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Big Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sedona | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Pittsburgh | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Orlando | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Maui | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Antonio | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Pittsburgh good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Affordable, hilly city of bridges, rivers, museums and neighborhood restaurants, with a growing tech scene.
How do you meet people in Pittsburgh?
Brewery and trivia nights in Lawrenceville, run clubs on the riverfront trails, Meetup groups, Steelers and Penguins sports bars, and university events in Oakland. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Pittsburgh?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Pittsburgh safe for solo female travelers?
Generally comfortable in busy areas. Use rideshare late, watch drinks in nightlife zones and avoid empty transit stops at night.
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