We made it through the NFL Draft! Depending on your level of football fandom and tolerance for large crowds, you may be sad the party's over or relieved to move on.
Either way, you should get yourself Downtown to take advantage of the post-draft glow. Here are a few of our recommended ways to enjoy the Golden Triangle this spring:
🛼 Roller Skate Through Market Square
Sure, the ice skating rink at PPG Place is iconic, but wouldn't it be nice to skate in the shadow of skyscrapers when it's warm and sunny? The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is putting a roller skating rink in Market Square from May 7-25. Lace up and glide through the newly-renovated space.
- Shaky on wheels? Try yoga in the square instead. Free classes take place every Sunday and Tuesday, starting May 12.
👟 Celebrate the Pittsburgh Marathon
Check out the expo Friday and Saturday at the convention center and prepare to lace up! Even if you aren’t running Saturday or Sunday, you can hang out by the finish line near Point State Park and cheer people on. Then grab a post-race meal or drink in the neighborhood. (Shouting words of encouragement and dramatically waving signs counts as a workout, too!) Make sure to stop by the Pittsburgh Pub, a pop-up bar in Market Square that was built for the NFL Draft but is sticking around through Marathon weekend.
🛍️ Check Out New Pop-Up Businesses
Eighteen new businesses opened Downtown ahead of the NFL Draft as part of a long-standing program to fill empty storefronts. So enjoy them! Find a funky gift at The Silly Goose, a novelty shop that sells everything from s'mores earrings to pasta-shaped oven mitts. Get a drink at Black Brewhouse, a new tasting room serving beer, spirits, cocktails and N/A drinks from Black producers throughout the state. There are so many great spots to check out — and if they're successful, they could stick around the neighborhood for years to come.
🥕 Browse the Downtown Farmers Market
Starting May 14, you can swing by Market Square every Thursday to find local produce and small-batch food. There's nothing like strolling around the space while snacking on a fresh plum or piece of fudge, and it'll be made all the sweeter this year now that Market Square is more shaded and walkable.
