Timeline
16:07
Pick up a coffee at Yinz Coffee. It is just a one-minute walk from the Garden Theater area and opens early enough to be ready.
16:37
Head to the Allegheny Observatory. The free tours run from April through October, so in January you can explore the exterior and grounds. The building is a striking Neoclassical landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
17:17
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 17:17, casting a final glow over the historic observatory dome.
18:02
End the evening with a meal at El Burro. It is a Mexican restaurant located just a one-minute walk from the Garden Theater, open until 20:00 on weekdays.
Local tip
The observatory is actively engaged in astronomical research. If you visit between April and October, book a free tour in advance to go inside.
Check before you go
- The Allegheny Observatory offers free tours from April through the end of October with an advanced reservation. In January, access is limited to the exterior.
- Yinz Coffee is open Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00 and Sa-Su 07:00-18:00.
- El Burro is open Su-Th 11:00-20:00 and Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pittsburgh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).