10 Things to do in Homestead That You Shouldn't Miss

July 7, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, in the Monongahela River valley 7 miles (11 km) southeast of downtown Pittsburgh and directly across the river from the city limit line. The borough is known for the Homestead Strike of 1892, an important event in the history of labor relations in the United States. The population of Homestead was 3,165 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Homestead

1. Escape Room

145 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120-1503 +1 412-742-4645 [email protected] http://www.escaperoompgh.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Escape Room

Escape Room Pittsburgh is the city's first interactive, immersive puzzle game. Filled with riddles, gadgets, and mind tricks, the mysteries behind the Escape Room doors will challenge you and your teammates to 60 minutes of isolation where only problem solving, creativity, and resourcefulness will set you free.

Reviewed By Senthium

Escape room was a very fun group event. More challenging than other escape rooms I have done, in a good way. Colby was a great host and extremely friendly.

2. Ace Axe Throwing

145 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120-1503 +1 412-368-8579 [email protected] http://www.aceaxethrowing.com
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5.0 based on 77 reviews

Ace Axe Throwing

From the creator of Escape Room Pittsburgh, we are excited to add Axe Throwing to our Homestead Location. The old bank building which we are located in was previously not in use for 20+ years. After countless months of restoration and renovation, The Bank on 8th is open for people to enjoy another great activity.Axe throwing is a perfect activity for family, friends, leagues, private parties, and

Reviewed By 188ajm - East Pittsburgh, United States

Cool night out with some friends. Great staff and coaches. Easy to throw hatchets. Cant wait to go back!

3. The Waterfront

149 W Bridge St, Homestead, PA 15120-5042 +1 412-476-8889 http://www.waterfrontpgh.com/
Excellent
49%
Good
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Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 76 reviews

The Waterfront

Reviewed By 313SamuelA - Valley Grove, United States

Plenty of shops, restaurants and fun places. There is something for the whole family. Dave and busters for the kids and an improv comedy theater for dad and mom.

4. Rivers of Steel

623 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120-1985 +1 412-464-4020 [email protected] http://www.riversofsteel.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 94 reviews

Rivers of Steel

Built in 1892 as a hotel for the rapidly growing worker's ward of Homestead, the Bost Building was at the center of one of American labor history's most dramatic episodes—the Homestead Lockout and Strike. Now a National Historic Landmark, the Bost Building serves as the Visitors’ Center for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area. Guests can enjoy permanent exhibits on the 1892 Battle of Homestead and on the U.S. Steel Homestead Works, in addition to temporary exhibitions that often draw from Rivers of Steel’s extensive archival collections. Rivers of Steel is a nonprofit that manages the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, an eight-country region in southwestern Pennsylvania linked by a shared cultural and industrial heritage. Rivers of Steel actively promotes education and heritage tourism through its attractions and programs, including tours of the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark and heritage sightseeing tours of Pittsburgh on the Explorer riverboat.

Reviewed By JenniferO1591 - New York City, United States

One of the best experiences we had in Pittsburgh. Fantastic tour, which provides insight into the harsh historic labor conditions in Pittsburgh. Bonus - great art work as well.

5. Sing Sing Dueling Piano Bar

171 E Bridge St, Homestead, PA 15120-5043 +1 412-461-7426 http://www.singsing.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Sing Sing Dueling Piano Bar

Reviewed By mpip2020 - Pittsburgh, United States

I recently held a networking event for a local organization at this venue and it was so much fun! The food was fabulous and the entertainment was on point - it created the perfect atmosphere for networking as everyone loosened up and was having fun together!

6. Voodoo Brewery

205 E 9th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120-1604 +1 412-368-8973 http://voodoobrewery.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Voodoo Brewery

Reviewed By BreezyLea2 - Pittsburgh, United States

I’ve been a fan of Voodoo Brewery since their initial opening in Meadville, so naturally I was ecstatic when the Homestead location opened up a few years ago. This unique location offers a one-of-a kind atmosphere: an old fire station turned in to a brewery. There’s the hole in the ceiling where the fireman’s pole used to be, old CPR mannequins stuffed in to a barrel with a glass table top, the massive garage doors to allow the engines out (which they open in the warmer weather); and old boots, helmets, and hoses on display. Their craft beer selection is especially wonderful if you love Belgian Triples and pale ale ales, but there’s something for everyone on their semi-rotating draft list. The Love Child - almost always available and my personal favorite - is a smooth fruity 9.5% Belgian Tripel that goes down way too easily. The Gran Met is another classic, at 9.2% it’s also a Belgian Tripel, and interestingly enough they age this beer on cherries, passion fruit, and raspberries to yield the Love Child. They also have a little kitchen in the back with a rotating menu. This time they had burgers, BBQ pulled pork sandwich, and a chicken poke-bowl. Last time we went, they were serving pizza. Though their selections for food are limited, we’ve never had a bad meal there. Pictured: Unicorn Farts, 8.2% New England IPA

7. Waterfront Bike Rental

700 E Waterfront Dr Rear, Homestead, PA 15120-5008 +1 412-657-6782 [email protected] http://www.waterfrontbikerental.com
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Waterfront Bike Rental

We provide a wide variety of bikes to fit our customers. A lot of times your riding experience may be not what you expected due to a bike that was uncomfortable. We take pride in offering riders choices for their enjoyment and walking away without painful memories.

8. Carnegie Library Music Hall

510 E 10th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120-1910 +1 412-368-5225 [email protected] http://www.librarymusichall.com
Excellent
53%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Carnegie Library Music Hall

Reviewed By markcW1134PN - Warrendale, United States

I did not know what to expect from Puddles..I was pleasantly amused. I have been to the Xarnegie about 5 other times for national acts and I love the venue. The only drawback are the tiny uncomfortable wooden theater seats. I realize they add to the charm and are probably original to the refurbished theater,but they could use padding. There is not a bad seat in the house and even the on street parking is not hard to find. I really like shows in this theater,my butt does not.

9. Pittsburgh Improv

166 E Bridge St, Homestead, PA 15120-5003 +1 412-462-5233 http://www.improv.com
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4.0 based on 64 reviews

Pittsburgh Improv

Reviewed By clh115

My husband and I went to see Steve Treviño at the Pittsburgh Improv. This was our first time there and we had a great experience! We would highly recommend the Improv to anyone and can’t wait to go back! We didn’t have to wait very long in line, got seated quickly and had great seats! Although it doesn’t look like there is a bad seat in the house. One thing I would advise, if you buy your tickets on Groupon make sure you go to Will Call first to get a paper receipt before getting in line. This paper receipt has a barcode you will need to have scanned to get into the show. We didn’t purchase our tickets through Groupon but the couple in front of us did and they had to get out of line to go back and get that paper receipt. Our waiter was very friendly and our service was super fast. We knew going in that we would both need to purchase two items off the menu. That is what the “two item minimum purchase per person” means when purchasing your tickets. I wasn’t sure at first so I looked it up on TripAdvisor before going. If you get soda in a souvenir glass with unlimited refills ($13) that counts as two items. If you don’t do that and only do the single soda they are $6 a piece. My husband got a draft beer ($8) and the warm pretzel sticks with cheese and honey mustard ($10) which was delicious! We thought their food and drinks were priced about the same as going to a concert or sporting event. We ended up spending around $50 after tip and since the tickets to the show were only $20 each plus tax we thought spending $100 for an evening out was very reasonable! If you haven’t heard of the comedian Steve Treviño I highly recommend you type his name into YouTube, he is hilarious! His opening act, Kyle Ray, was great too! We couldn’t stop laughing from the moment Kyle Ray came up on the stage to the time Steve Treviño left the stage! I would recommend the late show because he has more time to tell stories & jokes!

10. AMC Loews Waterfront 22

300 W Waterfront Dr, Homestead, PA 15120-1000 +1 412-462-6550 http://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/pittsburgh/amc-loews-waterfront-22
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 29 reviews

AMC Loews Waterfront 22

Reviewed By sueN5697PF - Pittsburgh, United States

We all went to see the Mr Rogers movie that was filmed in Pittsburgh. We enjoyed the movie and theater. We went to eat dinner a few doors away and walked over to watch the movie. We purchased tickets on-line in advance, so it was easy and no lines. It is conveniently located and a clean friendly theater. Every seat is a great view with no heads in front of you. It is a great way to spend the evening

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