Pittsburgh’s Cultural District is famous for its elegant theaters, art galleries and installations, public parks, and many shops and restaurants. But it wasn’t always so pristine or family-friendly. This area was actually a blighted red-light district until the 1970s, before Henry John Heinz II, the CEO of the Pittsburgh-based H.J. Heinz Company, began an effort to revitalize the neighborhood as a cultural arts center. The district continues to grow and flourish because of the support of philanthropic Pittsburgh citizens, the dedication of the artists, performers, and retailers working here, and, of course, visitors like you.
Location: Pennsylvania
Travel Type: Walking
Tour Duration: 1 hour
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