Timeline
15:16
Grab a coffee or a quick bite at PPG Place. The complex houses 18 shopping and dining establishments, perfect for a pre-sunset pick-me-up while the afternoon light still filters through the glass facades.
15:47
Head up to One Oxford Centre. This gleaming white complex includes the city's fifth tallest building. Find a vantage point where you can look out toward the WSW, waiting for the sky to change color.
17:17
Stay for the sunset. At 17:17, the sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final glow on the city's architecture before the lights of the buildings begin to twinkle.
17:47
End the evening with dinner at Original Oyster House. Located just a short walk away, this historic spot is ideal for seafood lovers. The creamy buttermilk or a beer is a perfect way to wind down after the view.
Local tip
The walk from PPG Place to One Oxford Centre is about 7 minutes. From there, it is a 7-minute walk to Original Oyster House. Keep an eye on the time as the sunset happens quickly in January.
Check before you go
- PPG Place is open Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00.
- Original Oyster House is open We-Fr 11:00-19:00 and Sa 12:00-20:00.
Worth knowing
- PPG Place is open at 15:16 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
- Original Oyster House is open at 17:47 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pittsburgh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).