Shopping Guide: Strip District
The Strip District is a handcrafted wonderland, with clothing stores mixed with mom and pop shops and storefronts that have been around for generations. Here, you'll be greeted like a longtime neighbor, swept off your feet by makers, and pulled every which way by different markets and vendors that look like they came right out of the movies.
Stroll Through The Terminal
The Terminal is one of Pittsburgh's latest hubs for food, activities, and, of course, shopping.
City Grows | 1659 Smallman St.
City Grows is an organic garden and gift shop that has been providing organic gardening products for city dwellers since August 2014. Find seeds, potted plants, soils, amendments, pots, tools, and as well as decorative plants like succulents, cacti, bonsai, and air plants—ideal for your patio, stoop or tiny kitchen window.
Clean Your Dirty Face | 1921 Smallman St.
Clean Your Dirty Face’s mission focuses on efficiency and effectiveness, with each facial taking under 30 minutes. Clean Your Dirty Face® is the place to visit an esthetician regularly and receive personalized, professional skincare in a friendly + fun setting.
Orr's Jewelers | 1672 Smallman St.
Orr’s Jewelers is the premier destination for fine jewelry and Swiss timepieces in Western Pennsylvania. The third-generation, family-owned store prides itself in its warm and welcoming atmosphere and friendly and knowledgeable staff eager to take the stress out of finding the perfect engagement ring, timepiece, or special piece of jewelry.
Posman Books | 1637 Smallman St.
Posman Books feeds the curious. A bookstore generated to fascinate and fuel your self-expression; a haven for happenstance and a wellspring of surprises.
Take Pittsburgh Home with You
love, Pittsburgh | 1728 Penn Ave.
A local gift shop showcasing 100 local small businesses, love, Pittsburgh is a must-stop for Steel City souvenirs.
Mery's Gifts and Crafts | 2107 Penn Ave.
The place to be if you're looking for handmade items from around the globe. You’ll always find something unique here.
Clothing Boutiques & Sports Stores
Steel City | 1655 Smallman St.
Steel City represents more than just a location on the map, it’s the story of the American Dream, to build something that you’re proud of.
Lucy's Handmade Market | 2021 Penn Ave.
A charming bi-level boutique stocking vibrant women's casualwear, jewelry, scarves & accessories.
Black and Gold Forever | 1907 Penn Ave.
A vibrant and trendy clothes store that you're one-stop shop for all things Pittsburgh sports.
Native Inkas Shop | 2013 Penn Ave.
This shop features homemade clothing from Ecuador. Don't forget to check out the downstairs section!
Food for Thought
Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop | 2124 Penn Ave.
Take a stroll down memory lane. Grandpa Joe's carries a variety of vintage candy favorites like Wax Lips, Satellite Wafers, Teaberry Gum and Turkish Taffy! They also have a giant selection of modern sweets like Airheads, Warheads, Big League Chew, and more!
Robert Wholey & Co. Inc | 1711 Penn Ave.
Otherwise known as Wholey's or Wholey's Fish Market, this long-running store features seafood, poultry & meat products, plus produce & other grocery items.
Pennsylvania Macaroni Company | 2010-2012 Penn Ave.
Affectionately known as PennMac, this long-standing shop provides Italian groceries, including cheese & pasta, plus a deli counter.
Pittsburgh Popcorn Company | 209 21st St.
A flavorful snack shop (some sweet, some savory and some spicy). Grab a free sample during your stroll through the Strip and come back for more to take home.
Planning Tips
Enjoy the Scenic Route
Take the bus or the "T" to Downtown and then take a quick walk to the Strip District. Bonus points if you go on a weekend in the summer, when the neighborhood truly comes alive.
The Terminal Market
If you’re visiting during the summer, don't miss the Terminal weekly markets, which brings together dozens of local street vendors and makers.