Timeline
06:56
Pick up a hot coffee to keep warm before the sun comes up. Yinz Coffee opens at 07:00 on weekends, giving you plenty of time to grab a drink and walk to the water.
07:26
Walk to Point State Park to find a spot near the fountain. The park is open early, and the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers offers a wide, unobstructed view to the west.
07:41
Watch the sun crest over the horizon at 07:41. The light reflects off the water, illuminating the historic fortifications and the downtown skyline.
08:11
Head to the National Aviary as it opens at 10:00. The early start allows you to see the birds during their active morning feeding times without the midday crowds.
Local tip
The walk from Yinz Coffee to Point State Park takes about 21 minutes. Dress warmly in January as the wind off the rivers can be biting before the sun rises.
Check before you go
- Yinz Coffee is open Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00 and Sa-Su 07:00-18:00.
- National Aviary opens at 10:00 daily.
- Sunrise on 15 January is at 07:41.
Worth knowing
- Yinz Coffee is open at 06:56 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pittsburgh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).