Station Square in Pittsburgh is a Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment Destination



Station Square, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a 52-acre riverfront multi-use complex that stretches for more than a mile and includes about two dozen restaurants, a plethora of stores, and several entertainment options.

The site on which Station Square is located was once the freight terminal for the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie (P&LE) Railroad. The complex once included a huge terminal, an extensive freight station, a seven story warehouse, an express house and several other minor buildings. Due to the demise of rail travel by the 1960s and 1970s, the terminal was destined to remain vacant for many years, but in 1976, the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation decided to step in and develop the site. The property was adapted for several different kinds of new uses including a hotel. In 1994, the foundation sold to a private developer who expanded the hotel and added what is now known as the Bessemer Court Entertainment District.

Today, Station Square is popular with both locals and visitors of all ages. Some of the old buildings on the property were retained, like the 1900-built Landmarks Building, which was once the train terminal. These days, the seven-story building houses some of the complex's most popular restaurants as well as office space. Also remaining is an old train shed, now known as the Train House Shops. This restored railroad building now houses 20 very unique shops that sell everything from toys to cigars.

Much of what's found at Pittsburgh's Station Square, however, is new. The restaurants here range from well-known fast food spots to common chain eateries like The Melting Pot, Hard Rock Caf,, and Buca di Beppo, to unique restaurants like the Pittsburgh Rare Steakhouse, the Grand Concourse Seafood Emporium, and the Gandy Dancer Saloon, complete with raw bar and pasta station.

Nightclubs and other night spots are also plentiful in the Bessemer Court district. Most include not only places to grab a drink but many also boast live entertainment and plenty of room to dance. There's also a comedy club at this location.

Visitors can catch a ride on one of the boats of the Gateway Clipper Fleet, which dock at the marina at Station Square. Excursions include sightseeing or dinner cruises or guests can hop a boat for a ride to PNC Park or Heinz Field for a Pirates or Steelers game. Just Ducky amphibious sightseeing tours also depart from Station Square near the Hard Rock Caf,.

Visitors can also enjoy a horse and carriage ride around Pittsburgh's Station Square or catch a Segway tour that begins at the Freight House shops. In addition, there's an amphitheater on site that hosts a summer concert series which includes nationally-known artists from various musical genres. The amphitheater seats 4,000 to 6,000 patrons. Station Square also plays host to a bevy of other special events including programs specific to children as well as food festivals and additional events that can be enjoyed by all ages.

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