After 10 years of running Discover the Burgh, we are pleased to announce the release of our first book- The Pittsburgh Guidebook: 175 Things To Do in Pittsburgh!
The Pittsburgh Guidebook: 175 Things to Do in Pittsburgh is a love letter to the city, and features 175 hand-picked attractions and experiences for you to get out and enjoy southwest Pennsylvania.
Available in print and digital PDF formats, it is a must-have Pittsburgh book for both locals and visitors!
Discover 175 Things to Do in Pittsburgh
Our first book features 175 of the best things to do in Pittsburgh, and features our personal favorite attractions, parks, and events in the region.
From the world-famous Carnegie Museums to off-beat attractions like Randyland, the Moonshot Museum, and Bicycle Heaven, parks like McConnells Mill State Park and Fall Run Park, and events like Picklesburgh and Light Up Night, this guide to Pittsburgh will have you exploring for years on end.
Even better? Nearly every entry can be found within a 90-minute drive from downtown Pittsburgh (plus a few that are just a bit further out that are too good not to include)!
Buy The Pittsburgh Guidebook: 175 Things to Do in Pittsburgh
Currently, we are offering The Pittsburgh Guidebook: 175 Things to Do in Pittsburgh in print and digital download (PDF instant download).
The print edition of our guidebook is available at most major online retailers.
$22.99 + tax/shipping
Digital
The digital edition is available as a downloadable PDF and is instantly available after purchase.
$10 + tax
We are working to get our book in local bookstores, gift shops, and museums. Local shops that we are told are stocking our guidebook include: City Books in the North Side and Woolly Bear Books and Gifts in Carnegie. Check back as we add more local distribution soon!
- Shipping fees and delivery times for the print book may vary by sales outlet.
- Amazon Prime members may be eligible for free shipping.
- This book is produced in a print on demand model, and we do not fulfill inventory directly beyond our digital download. Please allow sufficent time (10-12 days typical) for print and delivery.
- Digital download orders will be processed immediately via World of Discovery Media LLC.
Reviews of The Pittsburgh Guidebook: 175 Things to Do in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Guidebook is sure to be your go-to resource for exploring southwest Pennsylvania. Check out these great reviews!
“The Pittsburgh Guidebook is a love letter to our city and region. It captures what makes Pittsburgh so special- from iconic attractions and hidden gems to the experiences that make visitors fall in love with the city again and again. At VisitPITTSBURGH, we’re thrilled to see such a thoughtfully curated resource that celebrates the diversity, creativity, and charm of our communities. This guidebook is a must-have for anyone eager to explore all corners of the Burgh and beyond.” – Courtney Kuzemchak, VisitPITTSBURGH
“No one knows Pittsburgh better than Jeremy and Angie, and this book is the perfect guide to help you find the best things to do in and around the city. If you want to explore southwest PA, definitely pick up a copy.” – Jim Cheney, Uncovering PA
“Discover the Burgh has been an iconic yinzer resource for exploring everything that Pittsburgh has to offer. Their detailed guides, spot-on photography, and genuine enthusiasm have inspired us to learn about places we may not have known existed like the Donora Smog and Kelso Museums. We are so grateful for the passion and dedication they put into showcasing our region.” – John & Rachael, YaJagoff
“I thought the only thing in Pittsburgh to do was eat until I read The Pittsburgh Guidebook. Now I have so many places to visit in between eating.” – Alex Goodstein, Alex Eats Too Much
“Even before I moved to Pittsburgh, I knew Jeremy and Angie were THE go-to experts for what to do in the region. I’ve been using their blog for ideas of things to do since I moved here, and this book is the culmination of everything that is amazing about Discover the Burgh. Their love for and pride in this city shows in every detailed description and carefully curated experience. A must-have book for any local or visitor to Pittsburgh.” – Tory Mather, My Trails Are Many
Read an Excerpt
Want to check out a bit of The Pittsburgh Guidebook: 175 Things to Do in Pittsburgh before you buy? Check out a selection of our Table of Contents and a few preview entries to see what you’ll get in this one! (Click to expand to a larger view.)
About Jeremy and Angie
Jeremy and Angie Jones are the duo behind the award-winning Pittsburgh destination blog, Discover the Burgh, and are the authors of The Pittsburgh Guidebook: 175 Things to Do in Pittsburgh.
They founded Discover the Burgh in 2015 with the quest to do everything in Pittsburgh and southwest Pennsylvania. Since then, they have personally visited 1,400+ attractions, parks, restaurants, bars & breweries, events, and other experiences and add more every month.
Jeremy founded his first website, the global travel blog Living the Dream, in 2008, and has since visited 82 countries on five continents. Angie joined on board later (visiting nearly 70 countries with Jeremy), and together they now run many websites including the wine blog The Grape Pursuit, the home and garden blog Hipster Homesteaders, and Jeremy also co-authors the weekly blogging newsletter, This Week in Blogging.
Together they have won many awards, including USA Today’s 10Best Travel Couples (2014), North America Travel Journalists Association’s Bronze Photography Award in “Landscape, Nature, and Architecture Online (2019), Pittsburgh City Paper’s Best Foodie Influencers (2020) and Best Blog (2021 and 2022), and Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) Best Local Lens in 2025.
Jeremy and Angie are both Chemical Engineers and hold numerous certifications in wine (Jeremy, WSET Diploma), sake (Angie, WSET Level 3), and more.
When they’re not being active for their websites, they can be found at home learning bluegrass musical instruments, tending to their garden and beehives, cooking, walking their dog, and, when time allows, resting.
FAQ About The Pittsburgh Guidebook: 175 Things to Do in Pittsburgh
The following are frequently asked questions about The Pittsburgh Guidebook.
Why isn't [insert your favorite here] in the book?
At a certain point, we had to set an entry cap on our guidebook to minimize printing costs to be able to sell it at a reasonable price point. If we included every experience in the region, the book would likely be cost-prohibitive. That said, a few attractions/events we wanted to include were omitted for various reasons, like a few seasonal events perhaps not returning in the near term. We will revisit these in our next edition.
Why is the book priced at $22.99?
When we decided to write The Pittsburgh Guidebook, it was important for us to produce a high-quality 6″x9″ guidebook with color photos in every entry. Unfortunately, the addition of color photos increases print costs dramatically, and we had to set this price point to cover our costs. As much as we would've liked to have gone with an even higher quality color print, the book would've unfortunately become cost-prohibitive to sell at retail.
For those who want a budget-friendly option, our downloadable PDF is a great alternative- all the same material, with higher quality images, at just $10!
Isn't everything available on Discover the Burgh for free?
Yes, every experience featured in The Pittsburgh Guidebook has been written about on Discover the Burgh in a free-to-read article in some capacity (and in some cases, featured in several articles). This book is meant to be an offline companion for those who want a curated, ad-free viewing experience. By purchasing a print or digital copy of this book, you are also supporting local independent media in Pittsburgh.
Why didn't you include restaurants, bars, and breweries?
Our original idea for The Pittsburgh Guidebook was to have it be a comprehensive guide to everything in Pittsburgh, including bars and restaurants. We started the first draft of this book in January 2020, and you can imagine how well that went in the months that followed. When we began to revisit the book in 2023, we realized that many of our original entries had closed, and we wanted to avoid that variability as best as possible. That said, we are considering publishing a second edition that focuses solely on bars and restaurants in the future if there is enough interest.
How are you keeping track of changes to businesses featured?
We have a dedicated resource page on Discover the Burgh (provided at the start of the book) where we keep a running log of known changes, a report a change contact form, an interactive map of all featured experiences, and clickable links to official websites and our reviews to name a few.
Is The Pittsburgh Guidebook available on Kindle?
At this time, we have not released our guidebook on Kindle and have it available as a PDF digital download instead. This also allowed us to help keep the cost down to avoid unnecessary distribution fees. If you would like to upload the PDF to Kindle, please follow this procedure. If you would like us to get a dedicated Kindle option, please contact us.
How do I access my digital download?
After purchasing a digital download, you'll be taken to a customer portal showing the receipt for your order and a "Downloads" section (see screenshot here). Click the name of the book in the Downloads section, and it will open up a page with a Download button to save the PDF to your local machine (see screenshot here). You should also receive an email with the subject line "Access Your Purchase" which will include a direct download link as well.
Who is your publisher?
The Pittsburgh Guidebook is a 100% self-published venture, and we utilized IngramSpark as our printing service. We did all of the writing, editing, photography, and formatting ourselves. As such, there may be some minor print variations in the book.
What print-on-demand variations may exist?
As we do not have a publisher, The Pittsburgh Guidebook is sold via a print-on-demand model. This may result in slightly longer shipping times, as well as slight variations in printing as this book is not printed in bulk. These issues could include, but are not limited to, differing cut lines, bleed lines, color variations, and more.
Do you sell The Pittsburgh Guidebook on wholesale?
Yes! We offer wholesale pricing to local museums, stores, and shops that may wish to carry The Pittsburgh Guidebook in person. The book should be visible on Ingram's iPage portal as well as most services where you may currently buy on wholesale. Search for The Pittsburgh Guidebook or ISBN 9798999657909. At this time, we do not have the MSRP printed on our cover and suggest a retail price of $22.99.
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