Tour Dates:
Sunday, October 16, 2022
10:00am – 12:00pm
Take a walk through the scenic and historic Squirrel Hill Neighborhood while learning about some of the iconic stops along the way. From the famous Blue Slide Park to the Squirrel Hill Merchant District, there is something for just about everyone to appreciate in one of Pittsburgh’s bustling neighborhoods.
In honor of Sukkot, this tour will also include architecture, history and culture regarding some of Squirrel Hill’s synagogues located along the walking route.
TOUR HOST BIO:
Maria Cohen is a resident of Squirrel Hill and the Executive Director of the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition (SHUC). SHUC gives voice to the hopes and concerns of its residents, institutions, businesses and visitors and works to preserve, improve, and celebrate the quality of life in the vibrant urban Squirrel Hill neighborhood.
TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Shady/Forbes Parking Lot, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
This is a walking tour: 1-2 miles of walking
There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible
Photography is allowed
Other: A portion of this tour is uphill along Murray Avenue between Forward and Forbes with a half-mile incline
This tour is brought to you in part by The Fine Foundation, Koppers, and Dollar Bank.
