Pittsburgh Cultural District

Spread out along fourteen blocks of Pittsburgh’s exciting downtown, we come now to the city's famous Cultural District. Being home to the city's art and entertainment scene, the Cultural District encompasses a staggering amount of fun and activities. There are over ninety retail shops to choose from, with fifty dining establishments to aid you in your quest for food.  Meanwhile, seven world-class theaters offer plenty of shows, while eight public parks offer their own adventures. 

As the brain-child of H. J. Heinz II, Pittsburgh’s Cultural District was born from Heinz’s desire to see downtown Pittsburgh transformed completely. In its early days, it had a bad reputation as a collection of adult shops, strip joints, and sleazy bars.  Heinz sought a deeper connection to the arts, and he knew the district had the potential to be something greater with the right amount of planning.  Forming the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Heinz’s vision soon became a reality, and his endeavor became the shining example of how cities could prosper when using the arts as an economic catalyst.

Today, Pittsburgh’s Cultural District remains one of the city’s most popular destinations. Venues like the famous Heinz Hall offer the chance to hear the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Likewise, newly added venues such as the O’Reilly Theater offer some of the city’s best theater and performances. If that weren’t enough, the Cultural District’s Cabaret at Theater Square even offers a healthy dose of late night entertainment. Its live music and unique Cabaret Menu are a special treat, offering some of Pittsburgh’s best food, drink, and social opportunities. With so many places to choose from, Pittsburgh’s Cultural District remains one of the city’s most exciting getaways.

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