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Photo by Robert Strovers
One of Pittsburgh’s best kept secrets is held by South Side neighbors: the most walkable neighborhood in town, filled with just about everything you need or desire. Whether you want to catch a few laughs at comedy act, fetch groceries, pick up a bottle of Merlot, get your dry cleaning, have dinner at the best Italian, Thai or French-African restaurants in town, get a tooth cleaning, take Fido to the dog park, get a haircut, a manicure or a tattoo, buy art or vintage clothing, take the kids bowling, or simply go for a stroll by the river, all you’ll need to get there are your own two feet. Everything in the South Side is a short walk away. From all your basic amenities to culture, entertainment, history and neighborhood friendliness is walking distance.

So put your car keys down, save some gas, help the environment, and get ready to walk. You’ll be surprised and amused by what you find. A cultural and material diversity, a mix of old and new, historic and modern, quirky and authentic, young and experienced. A neighborhood with a unique richness characterized by a meaningful past, a resilient present and a vibrant future.

So what may you just find in a walk on the South Side? More than we can share… A vintage guitar shop where the Stone Temple Pilots, the Kinks or The Who have picked up equipment. A curious antique shop that doubles as a vegetarian restaurant. A local graffiti artist’s murals and his studio.

Pittsburgh Guitarist
South Side Story

The largest clock in North America, bigger than London’s Big Ben. The closest thing to a stairway to heaven with over 5,000 walkable steps. Venezuelan Arepas that rival the best of Caracas’ street food. A bike trail that runs all the way to our nation’s capital. Swimming pools, indoor and outdoor.

One of the largest collections of historic Victorian architecture. And some 6,000 friendly neighbors that may just know you by name. Oh yes, lest we forget, did we mention we also have a handful of bars? All this, and much, much more, a few steps away.

But don’t take our word for it, come walk with us and find out for yourself.