Pittsburgh named one of the 50 Best Vacations in the U.S. by Men’s Journal
Men’s Journal Travel Awards tout Pittsburgh for myriad of arts and recreation
(PITTSBURGH, PA) – The results are in. VisitPITTSBURGH today announced that Pittsburgh has been selected as one of the top 50 best vacation destinations in the U.S., according to Men’s Journal.
The designation is a part of 2024 Men’s Journal Travel Awards, which includes a compilation of travel musts across the country—from top vacation spots and hotels to essential travel products.
“It’s an honor to receive yet another designation for Pittsburgh from such a renowned outlet like Men’s Journal,” said Jerad Bachar, President & CEO. “Our team works day-in and day-out to ensure the Pittsburgh region is front and center for travel journalists and tourists across the country, and our efforts are paying off on the national stage.”
The annual list is compiled after months of research and years of collective travel experiences from the Men’s Journal editorial team. This year’s list features a mix of tried-and-true U.S. vacation destinations alongside surprising stops.
According to Men’s Journal, every featured destination in this year’s line-up had to stack up as a place their team of experts would send a friend—and it was a resounding yes for Pittsburgh.
Within the article, Pittsburgh is showcased as an urban oasis of parks, bridges and some of the nation’s top arts and culture stops, like the August Wilson Center, Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History.
The article also showcases Pittsburgh’s recreational opportunities, encouraging adventure enthusiasts to plan their trips alongside major annual events, like the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, and to add nearby Ohiopyle State Park and the Great Allegheny Passage Trail to their travel itinerary.
“Here, arts and outdoor recreation collide—in the best way,” said Bachar. “Men’s Journal did a fantastic job of telling our authentic story as a destination filled with iconic stops and unexpected experiences, and we can’t wait for readers to pack their bags and head to Pittsburgh.”
To read the full feature on Pittsburgh, click here. For the complete 2024 Men’s Journal Travel Awards list, click here.