Welcome to Pittsburgh
Home to 723 bridges, 29 universities and the nation’s largest inland port, Pittsburgh is filled with magnificent architecture, and the excitement of a major metropolis. Yet not far away spectacular mountains full of woodsy trails and fresh air. There's so much to enjoy, and the Omni William Penn Hotel puts you close to everything.
For the sports minded, Heinz Field is just a short distance away. For those who prefer indoor fun, the city’s shopping is tailored to all kinds of tastes, including outlets or boutiques. Seeking culture? Check out the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Carnegie Museum of Art, the Andy Warhol Museum or the many area fairs and festivals.
The list below is a comprehsive look at what you can do while in Pittsbugh and its proximity to the Omni William Penn.
Dining & Entertainment
Carlton (American) – adjacent E
Bravo Franco (Italian/casual) – 4 blocks N
Ruth Chris’s Steakhouse (steak & seafood) – 4 blocks W
Grand Concourse (semiformal/seafood) – 1 mile SW
Café Euro (casual dining) – adjacent E
Georgetown Inn (American) – 1.5 miles SW
Original Fish Market – 1.5 miles SE
Church Brew Works (sandwiches) – 2 miles N
Shopping
Pittsburgh’s best shopping, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Brooks Brothers, Macy's – 1 block
Station Square shops, restaurants and tours – 1 mile
Ross Park Mall – 6 miles
Waterfront – 6 miles
Outdoor Recreation
Point Park – 6 blocks
Hickory Heights golf course – 16 miles
Grandview Golf Course – 11 miles
Quicksilver Country Club and Golf Course – 18 miles
Sports
Mellon Arena, home of the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins – 2 blocks
AJ Palumbo Center, home to Duquesne basketball – 8 blocks
PNC Ballpark, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates – 1 mile
Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team – 1 mile
Fitzgerald Field House – 2.5 miles
Bethal Park Stadium, home to Riverhounds soccer – 10 miles
Arts & Culture
Heinz Hall, home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra – 3 blocks
Benedum Center – 3 blocksByham Theater – 5 blocks
O’Reilly Theater – 5 blocks
Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center – 1 mile
Chevrolet Amphitheater –7 blocks
City Theatre – 1.5 miles
Andy Warhol Museum – 1 mile
Carnegie Museum of Art – 2.5 miles
Carnegie Museum of Natural History – 2.5 miles
Carnegie Institute – 2.5 miles
Carnegie Library – 2.5 miles
Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning – 2.5 miles
Phipps Conservatory – 4 miles
Pittsburgh’s Children Museum – 1 mile
Frick Art and Historical Center, featuring a 1897 greenhouse, a fine art museum and a car and carriage museum – 8.5 miles
Fallingwater (museum) – 64 miles
Attractions
Gateway Clippers Fleet, an old-time sternwheeler boat that takes passengers down the 3 Rivers – 5 blocks
Mount Washington – 2 miles
Sand Castle, an innovative water park – 7 miles
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium – 8 miles
Kennywood Theme Park – 12 miles
Universities
Duquesne University – 8 blocks
University of Pittsburgh – 2.5 miles
Carnegie Mellon University – 2.5 miles