September is going to be a busy month on the South Side Slopes!
Did you know this neighborhood has the largest number of public stairways in Pittsburgh?! It’s true, and you’ll have THREE different opportunities to learn more and participate in guided walking history tours.
Saturday, September 9th, at 9:30 AM: Tour de Peace with the Mary Queen of Peace Parish. I’ll be leading a free walking tour of city steps and a few of the neighborhood’s historic churches. Learn more and register to attend at maryqueenofpeacepgh.org/tour-de-peace. The route will start and end at the Parish Administrative Center (81 S. 13th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.) Street parking will be available!
Saturday, September 23rd, 1:00 – 4:00 PM: Door Open Pittsburgh: South Side. I’ll be stationed at the S. 15th Street train trestle steps, which offer a stunning view of the city! Stop by to climb this flight and learn more about the important role the city steps have played throughout the South Side’s history.
Sunday, September 24th, at 10:30 AM. Velum Fermentation and Hilltop Coffee are hosting an urban hike through the Slopes’ famous steps. You will see the sights of the South Side via pedestrian stairs and learn some fun historical facts about the ‘Burgh along the way! This two-hour tour starts and ends at Velum. The $12 ticket includes a Hilltop Coffee coupon and a Velum post-tour beer. Tickets are limited, so get yours today. Sturdy shoes are required. Dogs are allowed. Visit velumfermentation.com/events/ to purchase!
And don’t forget, city steps tours of the Northside are still happening at Threadbare Cider and Walk the Burgh! Learn more on the walking tours page.
Be a good neighbor! Have you visited these stairs and found them in poor condition or that illegal dumping (large items like tires, old furniture, and construction debris) and trash were abundant in the area? There are two things you can do to take action and make our city steps cleaner and safer for everyone! First, grab a photo if you can, and submit a report to Pittsburgh 311. All problems, both broken stairs and railings, as well as trash and dumping, should be reported to the city. You can easily do this online or by calling.
