Visiting Randyland

About Randyland

Artist Randy Gilson turned a derelict corner building and its courtyard into a riot of bright paint, mismatched chairs, flamingos and found objects. The free outdoor space is a photo stop near the Mattress Factory and the Mexican War Streets' restored row houses.

Tip: Pair it with a stroll through the Mexican War Streets and a visit to the Mattress Factory a few blocks away.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 30 minutes.
• Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Central Northside.

Best time to visit Randyland

To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:

• November: 11°C (52°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, quiet crowds.
• April: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 14 rainy days, quiet crowds.
• October: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, moderate crowds.

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Fit it into your trip

Randyland is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Duquesne Incline and Andy Warhol Museum.

• No. 18 of the 18 sights in our Pittsburgh things-to-do list.
• Listed in free things to do in Pittsburgh.

Near Randyland

Also in Central Northside, so you can walk between them:

• Mattress Factory — 1.5–2 hours, mid-priced

If you like Randyland

• Duquesne Incline — Mount Washington, 1 hour
• Carnegie Museums of Natural History and Art — Oakland, 3–4 hours
• Grandview Avenue overlooks — Mount Washington, 1 hour
• Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens — Oakland, 1.5–2 hours

Staying near Randyland

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