Notable neighborhood institutions include UPMC Shadyside hospital, a member of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Chatham University, which is located just across the southern edge of the neighborhood in Squirrel Hill, along with Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, which sits inside Mellon Park.

Given the compact nature of this historic residential neighborhood, the three business corridors are all within walking distance of one another.

The concerts are held on the last Saturday of each summer month on the corner of Bellefonte and Walnut Street.

Retail options on Ellsworth Avenue are typically smaller locally owned businesses, including vintage clothing, an art gallery and beauty salons.

S. Highland Avenue features several upscale design and furniture stores, local restaurants and cafes.

Also on S. Highland is the entrance to East Liberty's Eastside retail complex, which features many food options.

Since the 1920s, residential Shadyside has been home to a mix of affluent families, young professionals, artists, musicians, students, and apartment dwellers.

The residential areas of the neighborhood include Victorian mansions along with modern apartments and condominiums.

The Liberty School is located in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh, and consists of grades pre-kindergarten to fifth.