Pittsburgh Attractions Sweep USA Today 10Best Travel Awards
Heinz History Center and Barrel & Flow remain on top year-over-year
(PITTSBURGH, PA) – Readers across American have spoken. VisitPITTSBURGH today announced that key attractions and events across the city have claimed top spots in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Travel Awards.
These annual lists showcase the top attractions, destinations and experiences from around the country, as voted by readers. With 15 accolades on record and several votes still underway, Pittsburgh has once again proven its appeal as a must-visit destination.
“The continuous inclusion of Pittsburgh attractions in the USA Today 10Best Travel Awards is a testament to the exceptional experiences our city has to offer visitors,” VisitPITTSBURGH President & Chief Executive Officer Jerad Bachar said. “Each of these attractions have consistently captivated visitors with their unique offerings and have firmly established themselves as integral parts of Pittsburgh's cultural fabric.”
The Heinz History Center and Barrel & Flow Fest have once again taken the number one spot in Best History Museum and Best Beer Festival, respectively.
Other attractions among the top ten in their respective categories include:
- Picklesburgh (#2 in Best Specialty Food Festivals)
- Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (#2 in Best Children’s Museums)
- Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival (#2 in Best Film Festivals)
- The Andy Warhol Museum (#5 in Best Art Museums)
- PNC Park (#6 in Best MLB Stadiums)
- Federal Galley (#7 in Best Food Halls)
- Kennywood (#8 in Best Theme Parks, #8 in Best New Theme Park Attractions and #3 in Best Roller Coasters)
- Moonshot Museum (#8 in Best New Museums)
- Mattress Factory (#8 in Best Immersive Art Experiences)
- The Pop District (#10 in Best Arts Districts)
- Ohiopyle and Sewickley (#1 and #5 in Best Best Small Town in the Northeast, respectively)
- Bellevue (#6 in Best Main Street)
Additionally, the Gateway Clipper is still in the running for Best Boat Tour, Mon Aimee Chocolat for Best Chocolate Shop and Oakmont Bakery for Best Cookie Shop.
Pittsburgh’s travel and tourism industry is shining on the national stage, and the selected local attractions showcase the city’s commitment to creating memorable experiences that leave visitors wanting to return time and time again.
To plan your trip using this list of curated, top-ranked experiences, visit VisitPITTSBURGH.com.