If sharing Downtown and North Side with 500,000+ NFL Draft visitors sounds a bit “people-y” for your taste, go west, bold traveler, along Route 65. You’ll find a range of options that are technically “outta tahn,” but still wonderfully local.
Go West!
Where to Eat
Torogoz
Chef Julio Peraza’s thoughtful Latin-inspired cooking charms the taste buds with vibrant Salvadoran flavors. Pupusas, fresh salsas, and comforting Central American classics get full-on chef treatment. The stylish, contemporary décor is perfect for a relaxed dinner or a casual date night.
Vivo Kitchen
Long a Sewickley favorite, Vivo Kitchen consistently serves up seasonal, scratch-made fare and delicious cocktails with flair and professionalism. The setting is stylish. The welcome is warm. The Spicy Meatballs and the Crispy Whole Chicken are must-haves.
Hyeholde
Where else can you enjoy melt-in-your-mouth Elk Striploin in a historic, handmade house that looks like a rustic Norman chateau? Chef Chris O’Brien impresses night after night, bringing this gorgeous setting alive with beautifully prepared food from start to finish.
Things to Do and Sights to See
Bellevue Memorial Park
300 – 320 Bellevue Road, Bellevue
Get lost in nature just 8 miles from the city in a 100-acre urban park. Offering river views and well-maintained trails (including a health and fitness trail), the park is a relaxed place to spend a sunny afternoon picnicking or hiking.
Allegheny Observatory
159 Riverview Avenue, Brighton Heights
Perched above the city and operated by the University of Pittsburgh, the Allegheny Observatory hosts public tours that blend science, history, and panoramic views. Evening programs offer telescope access where you can gaze at the stars.
Sweetwater Center for the Arts
200 Broad Street, Sewickley
Sweetwater is hosting a two-day master class with renowned Puerto Rican ceramic artist Cristina Córdova. A Bust, and the Weather of Surface focuses on hand-built figurative sculpture, layered slips, and expressive surface techniques.
The Lindsay Theater
418 Walnut Street, Sewickley
Featuring airy art-house charm without the crowd, The Lindsay offers a refined movie-going experience with first-run Hollywood movies, independent films, curated programming, and comfortable seating. It’s a reminder that the simple act of watching a movie can still feel like an event.
Mark Rengers Gallery
549 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Visit April 3rd through May 30th for a breathtaking exhibition on color, crystalline, micro, and macro, as Pittsburgh artists Christine Lorenz and Kristen Letts Kovak question our place and purpose in the vast cosmos.
Matt’s Pickle and Padel
301 Deer Run Road, Sewickley
One of the fastest-growing sports in the world, padel has just recently made its foray into the US – and Matt’s Pickle and Padel is home to the only courts between Pittsburgh and Lancaster. A blend of tennis and squash, padel is a fast, social, glass-walled game that’s easy to learn. It’s addictive!
Sewickley Heights Borough Park
Hallaway Rd, Sewickley Heights
This gem offers more than three miles of rolling trails through hardwood forest, open meadows, and gentle streams. It’s popular for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and off-leash dog walks, with enough space to truly spread out. If you’re craving quiet, fresh air, and skyline-free views, this beautiful park really delivers.
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
799 Pinkerton Run Road, Oakdale
For a natural reset go to Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Winding paths through woodlands, themed gardens, and restored landscapes, make it a perfect space to decompress. Debuting April 11 and on display through October 2026, the Garden welcomes Scraposaurs, a playful, garden-wide exhibition by artist Dale Lewis, featuring 14 large-scale dinosaur sculptures made from recycled metal.
Story by Alex Lancianese
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