Its "Great American Main Street" – East Carson Street, features 15 blocks of Victorian architecture and was named a National Historic District. Boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, theater and live music venues, are all within walking distance. You can also get a tattoo, dye your hair purple and hoist a yard, making for some of the best people-watching around!
The Vibe
Funky and feisty. Ethnic and historical. Colorful. Full of character (and characters).
The List
- See the next Billy Porter at City Theatre
- Hike or bike along its five miles of riverfront trail, or head to DC via the Great Allegheny Passage
- Shop and dine at the SouthSide Works
- Indulge in the annual Soup Contest
- Check out The Workers, a steel sculpture dedicated to steelworkers
The Name
Located along the Monongahela River to the south of Downtown, the South Side is officially divided into two neighborhoods – the South Side Flats and the South Side Slopes.
One More Thing
The South Side Slopes has 68 sets of public stairs with a total count of 5,447 steps. Each October, the annual StepTrek takes "trekkers" to impressive city views.
