Sight guide · Pittsburgh · United States
Visiting Strip District
Along Penn Avenue, family-run shops such as the Pennsylvania Macaroni Company, fishmongers, bakeries, coffee roasters and Asian grocers sell food from shops that once supplied the city's wholesale produce trade.
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Quick answer
Strip District is a market in Strip District, Pittsburgh. Allow 2–3 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Market
- Area
- Strip District
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, food and shopping
- Best months
- April and October–November
About Strip District
Along Penn Avenue, family-run shops such as the Pennsylvania Macaroni Company, fishmongers, bakeries, coffee roasters and Asian grocers sell food from shops that once supplied the city's wholesale produce trade. Pavement stalls sell black-and-gold Steelers and Pirates gear.
Tip: Come on Saturday morning for the full street-market atmosphere and eat your way along Penn Avenue rather than sitting down for one meal.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Strip District, old produce warehouses turned into food shops, markets and new apartments.
Best time to visit Strip District
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.
When to visit Pittsburgh has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Pittsburgh itinerary visits Strip District on day 3, together with Senator John Heinz History Center, Point State Park and Fort Pitt and Gateway Clipper riverboats.
- No. 4 of the 18 sights in our Pittsburgh things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Pittsburgh.
Near Strip District
Also in Strip District, so you can walk between them:
- Senator John Heinz History Center — 2–3 hours, mid-priced
Staying near Strip District
Stay in Strip District ($$$) to walk here: old produce warehouses turned into food shops, markets and new apartments. All areas to stay in Pittsburgh.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Strip District?
Plan 2–3 hours. With Senator John Heinz History Center nearby, it fits a half-day in Strip District.
+Is Strip District free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Strip District?
April and October–November, the quietest of the good months. Come on Saturday morning for the full street-market atmosphere and eat your way along Penn Avenue rather than sitting down for one meal.
+Do I need to book Strip District in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.