With festive decor, activities, and shows, Downtown has always been a magical place during the holidays. Warm up with cozy bites and bevs, get last-minute gifts from local shops, and experience the creativity of local artists.
1 Thing to Know
🎶 The lyric “it’s Christmas time in the city” has a new ring to it when you find out “Silver Bells” was written by a Pittsburgher, Jay Livingston.
Eat & Drink
Downtown has so much delicious fare to offer, but here are a few suggestions:
- 🍜 Grab a cocktail and warming bowl of ramen from Yuzu Kitchen on Wood Street.
- 🍸 Transport yourself to a rustic mountain lodge at Aprés Ski inside Butcher and the Rye.
- ☕ For a cup of something cozy, check out Adda Coffee & Tea House, Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co., or YINZ Coffee.
Shop
- 🎁 Find locally-made gifts like apparel, accessories, and home decor from PG&H on Market Street and love, Pittsburgh at one of their three locations.
- 🛍️ Check out dozens of vendors at the Peoples Gas Holiday Market in Market Square.
- ✨ Get unique vintage-style Pittsburgh gear from Steel City Clothing at one of three locations.
- 📚 Expand your reading and music collection at Amazing Books and Records, located in Squirrel Hill or Downtown’s Cultural District.
Go, See, Do
- ⛸️ Skate around the tree at the ice rink at PPG Place.
- 🎄 Check out the 21st Annual Pittsburgh Gingerbread Display and Competition inside the City-County Building through Jan. 5. You can also check out the entries in this online gallery.
- 🎭 See a theater or comedy performance. There are so many!
- 🌃 Make plans for NYE at the Highmark First Night party in the Cultural District.
