With more than 50 restaurants in walking distance to theaters, the Cultural District offers a wide variety of dining options to satisfy your personal tastes and budget. Enjoying a relaxing meal before a show or capping off the evening with cocktails and dessert add to a pleasurable experience in the Cultural District.
A Pittsburgh Cultural District-wide gift card can be used to purchase tickets for Pittsburgh Cultural Trust events as well as any event taking place in the Cultural District. With so many exciting shows, concerts, and exhibitions, there is truly something for everyone!
The Cultural District is accessible by public transportation, including Port Authority buses, "T" light-rail service and Pittsburgh's famous inclines. Driving to the show? There is also ample parking in and around the District -- for real-time garage parking information, try ParkPGH.
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Artist Designed Bike Racks
Multiple Artists, 2014
In 2014, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust commissioned a suite of 11 artist‑designed bike racks that marry everyday functionality with compelling artistic expression. Installed along Penn Avenue (from 7th to 10th Streets) and Liberty Avenue, these racks are crafted from durable materials such as stainless and galvanized steel, ensuring both longevity and low maintenance. Each rack serves a dual purpose: a secure docking point for bicycles and a distinct sculptural landmark. Highlights include:
Stephen House’s Persistence of Bicycling, with one wheel styled as a clock—an ode to Pittsburgh’s terrain and a meditation on journey times.
Myra Falisz’s Time‑Travelin’ Mike, inspired by wristwatches and 19th‑century wonder tales, paying tribute to her steelworker father and the city’s industrial roots.
Brandon Boan’s Hot Pants, a visual echo of thermal imaging traces taken around downtown, tracing urban heat patterns in metal form.
Robert Raczka’s A Fence, which echoes the wrought‑iron fences of Pittsburgh’s historical core, linking function with the city’s heritage.
Alanna James’ Sprouting Tree, and Finnbogi Petursson’s River, both poetic abstractions referencing nature and the region’s riverscape.
The complete roster of contributing artists includes:
Brandon Boan
David Calfo
Josh Caputo & Elise Walton
Myra Falisz
Stephen House
Alanna James
Keny Marshall
John Peña
Finnbogi Petursson
Robert Raczka
Brett Yasko
By embedding these sculptural bike racks throughout the Cultural District, the Trust, in partnership with Bike Pittsburgh and the Colcom Foundation, offers a unique walking tour experience—an everyday intersection of art, design, mobility, and civic engagement.
Self-Guided Walking Tour
Interested in exploring the Cultural District's art bike racks? Access our map below to explore the Trust's artistic and cultural gems.
