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Pittsburgh
United States

Pittsburgh's Hill District was a major Great Migration destination — August Wilson's plays are set here. The August Wilson African American Cultural Center makes Pittsburgh an emerging Black travel destination.

ROAM 3.0 ★ MusicHistoryCulture
Best time
May-October (Pittsburgh winters are harsh)
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 200

Safety for Black Travelers

Pittsburgh is generally safe in tourist areas. Downtown, the Strip District, and South Side are very accessible. The Hill District is safe to visit for cultural sites during the day.

Neighborhoods to Know

Hill District

Historic, community, August Wilson

August Wilson's birthplace — Fences, Joe Turner's Come and Gone set here

East Liberty

Revitalized, tech, diverse

Google's Pittsburgh office, growing diverse neighborhood

Must-Visit Places

August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Museum · $

Celebrating Pittsburgh's legendary playwright — world-class cultural center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Carnegie Museum of Art

Museum · $

World-class museum with significant African art collections

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Crawford Grille Historic Site

Historic Site · $

Where Art Blakey, George Benson and Hill District jazz scene thrived

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh's Strip District

Restaurant · $

Iconic Pittsburgh food district with diverse ethnic markets

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Visa

No visa required for US citizens

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