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Chinatown in Pittsburgh

Things to Do in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's Chinatown, once a busy area with grocery stores and markets, was largely destroyed by construction in the 1950s. Only one Chinese restaurant remains, though the On Leong Society was once located there.

Pittsburgh's Chinatown, once a busy area with grocery stores and markets, was largely destroyed by construction in the 1950s. Only one Chinese restaurant remains, though the On Leong Society was once located there.

  • Fort Pitt Block HouseCastle Museum
  • U.S. Steel TowerLandmark
  • Gulf TowerLandmark
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Top things to do in Chinatown

  • Fort Pitt Block House in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Fort Pitt Block House

    Castle Museum

    Historic defensive building built in 1764, now the oldest structure in western Pennsylvania.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • U.S. Steel Tower in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    U.S. Steel Tower

    Landmark

    skyscraper in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Gulf Tower in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Gulf Tower

    Landmark

    An Art Deco edifice completed in 1932, this building was the city's tallest (and for that matter, the state's tallest) until the U.S. Steel Tower was completed in 1970. Today, it's the city's sixth tallest. The building is named for the…

  • Trinity Cathedral in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Trinity Cathedral

    4.9 · 227
    Cathedral

    episcopal cathedral in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Byham Theater in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Byham Theater

    4.6 · 1.3k
    Theater

    Historic 1,300-seat theater featuring dance, theater & music performances.

  • Benedum Center in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Benedum Center

    4.8 · 5.9k
    Theater

    2,800-seat venue hosting local ballet, theater & opera companies, plus touring shows & musicians.

  • Heinz Hall in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Heinz Hall

    4.8 · 3.2k
    Concert Hall

    Circa-1927 home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is a grand space for concerts & musicals.

  • August Wilson Center for African American Culture in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    August Wilson Center for African American Culture

    4.7 · 731
    Theater

    Cultural center, named for the famed playwright, offering African-American-focused arts & events.

    Mon–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    3 PM – 6 PM
    Sat
    1 PM – 5 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 5 PM

Where to eat & drink in Chinatown

  • Meat & Potatoes in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Meat & Potatoes

    4.5 · 2.1k
    Gastropub· $50–100

    Elevated American comfort food & craft cocktails in a sophisticated gastropub setting.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    5 PM – 9 PM

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Map of Chinatown with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Fort Pitt Block House
  2. 2U.S. Steel Tower
  3. 3Gulf Tower
  4. 4Trinity Cathedral
  5. 5Meat & Potatoes
  6. 6Byham Theater
  7. 7Benedum Center
  8. 8Heinz Hall
  9. 9August Wilson Center for African American Culture

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