Harmarville, about a 5-minute drive from the Homestead, offers a plethora of dining, lodging, and even recreation (Bladerunners Ice Complex) options. Nothing fancy here, but an OK place to take the kids. Downtown Pittsburgh is generally about a 1/2 hour drive away, and neighborhoods like Oakland, Shadyside, and the South Side will lead you to less spartan fare.

The Three Rivers Free-Net offers a complete guide to Pittsburgh, and we suggest it as the best starting place to learn about the area, and where to stay and eat. Since we're not restaurant reviewers, we'll leave this task up to others. We will note that there's a guide to local vegetarian options from the World Guide to Vegetarianism.

Days Inn - Harmarville
5 minutes
(412) 828-5400

Comfort Inn - Harmarville
5 minutes
412) 828-9400

Holiday Inn - Harmarville
5 minutes
(412) 828-9300

Holiday Inn - O'Hara Township
15 minutes
(412) 963-0600

Sheraton Station Square - Pittsburgh (South Side)
30 minutes
(412) 261-2000

Pittsburgh Hilton & Towers - Pittsburgh (Downtown)
30 minutes
(800) 445-8667

Omni William Penn - Pittsburgh (Downtown)
30 minutes
(800) 228-3000


Maggie West B & B - Springdale
2 minutes
(724) 274-8906

The Inn at Oakmont
10 minutes
(412) 828-0410

Sun and Cricket B & B - Gibsonia
20 minutes
(724) 444-6300

The Main Stay B & B - Saxonburg
20 minutes
(724)-352-9363

The Appletree B & B - Pittsburgh (Shadyside)
25 minutes
(412) 661-0631

The Priory - A City Inn - Pittsburgh (North Side)
25 minutes
(412) 231-3338

Morning Glory B & B - Pittsburgh (South Side)
30 minutes
(412) 431-1707


Amelia's Garden - Cheswick
5 minutes
(724) 274-0546

Glen's Custard - Springdale
2 minutes

The Mighty Oak Barrel, Oakmont
15 minutes
(412) 826-1069

Primanti Brothers, Harmarville
10 minutes
(412) 826-9680