Pittsburgh boasts a lush and diverse landscape and is filled with endless recreational opportunities for every outdoor enthusiast. Wrapped in rivers, intertwined with trails and packed with parks. Pittsburgh sits at a unique confluence of rivers unlike any other in the world, diverse and more abundant than any other state except Alaska. The three rivers that meet in Pittsburgh are actually a vast watershed of more than a dozen unique creeks and river systems that include more than 30,000 miles of rivers and streams extending into New York and West Virginia.
Kayaking & Boating
Pittsburgh's rivers are ideal for sculling, kayaking and canoeing. On the Allegheny River in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, you can rent solo and tandem kayaks, canoes, and hydro bikes for peaceful urban exploration. Pittsburgh has the second-largest number of registered pleasure boats in the country. There are seventeen marinas in Allegheny County along the three rivers, offering river access and dining cruises.
Golfing
Pennsylvania boasts more than 500 public golf courses with many of the best-ranked courses located in Pittsburgh. With highly awarded courses like Olde Stonewall and Nemacolin Resort's Mystic Rock, you'll enjoy championship play that is second to none.
Parks & Trails
Western Pennsylvania is home to some of the most diverse landscapes in the U.S. On foot, by bike, or in the water, the ways to experience Pittsburgh and Allegheny County trails and parks are endless. Hike or bike through the many beautiful city, county and state parks. If your wanderlust reaches beyond the city limits, head off on the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage, which begins at Pittsburgh's Point State Park, links with the C&O Canal Towpath in Maryland and then takes you all the way to the nation's capital for a spectacular 335-mile trail adventure!