Pittsburgh amongst greatest journey locations on the planet, National Geographic says

For the second 12 months in a row, Pittsburgh has been named probably the greatest journey locations on the planet by National Geographic. 

Go toPittsburgh says after a “robust” nomination, researching and reporting course of, National Geographic journey specialists and worldwide editorial groups picked the Steel City as one among 25 prime international journey locations for subsequent 12 months. 

Pittsburgh is on the “Best of the World” listing with locations just like the Dolomites mountain vary in Italy, the Caribbean island nation of Dominica, Turkey’s Black Sea Coast, Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Oulu in Finland and Spain’s Basque Country. 

“Steel mills once shaped outsiders’ whole impressions of Pittsburgh, but today the city increasingly defines itself by embracing the venerable cultural institutions that industrial prosperity helped build,” National Geographic writes. 

The publication highlights the town’s museums, the “hugely underrated” National Aviary, the town’s 90 vibrant neighborhoods and the continued work to revitalize Downtown forward of the 2026 NFL Draft. National Geographic recommends vacationers take a look at the view from Mount Washington and take a trip on the Duquesne Incline. 

Anne Ryan, the deputy secretary of tourism for Pennsylvania, referred to as the designation “a game changer.” 

“When one of the world’s most trusted travel authorities puts Pittsburgh on the same list as the planet’s most extraordinary destinations, travelers take notice. This is the kind of global spotlight that turns curiosity into bookings—and we’re ready to welcome the world to experience Pittsburgh,” Ryan stated in a press launch. 

For extra of Nat Geo’s “Best of the World” listing, go to natgeo.com/bestoftheworld.