Highland Park

Highland Park is known for its recreational facilities including the 380-acre namesake green space and the much-loved Pittsburgh Zoo. But those visitors who don't take the time to explore the neighborhood beyond are missing out. Highland Park's unique, although small, business district along the stretch of Bryant Street between Highland and Negley Avenues, features a number of gems, including The Smiling Banana Leaf, E2 and the charming Tazza d'Oro.

For all of its hidden treasures, though, Highland Park is known primarily as a residential area with an obvious appeal to families wanting to be close to kid-friendly amenities. The area's rich and architecturally striking housing stock earned the Highland Park residential district a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.