The Bayernhof Museum – One of the Most Unusual House Tours in Pittsburgh
I’ve toured a lot of unusual homes in Pennsylvania, but I’m not sure that any are most unique than the Bayernhof Museum in the Pittsburgh suburb of O’Hara Township. Truth …
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Hidden History: Inside the Abandoned Historic Harrisburg State Hospital
Perched on a hillside just north of downtown Harrisburg, you’ll find what remains of the largely abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital. Opened in 1851 as the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, this …
Hiking the Trillium Trail near Pittsburgh, PA
There are many great spots to see wildflowers in PA, but one of the hidden gems is the Trillium Trail in Allegheny County. The Trillium Trail is a bit of …
Visiting the National Toy Train Museum in Strasburg, PA
Strasburg, Pennsylvania is a great destination for train fans, and one of the most popular spots is the National Toy Train Museum. The National Toy Train Museum is run by …
Hiking the Lakeside Trail at Cowans Gap State Park in Fulton County, PA
Long before I started this site, Cowans Gap State Park was the first state park I ever visited in PA, checking it out on a camping trip with friends when …
Playing and Learning at the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
My family and I love visiting children’s museums during our travels, so we were excited to have a chance to visit the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum in Columbia County, PA. The …
Visiting the Moravian Museum in Bethlehem, PA – Everything You Need to Know
Pennsylvania is home to a myriad of fascinating religious history sites, and one of the best to visit is the Moravian Museum in Bethlehem. The Moravian Museum is located in …
Visiting the Palmer Museum of Art on the Penn State Campus in State College
I’ve visited a lot of great art museums in PA, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation, and the Carnegie Museum of Art. And while the Palmer Museum …
Family Fun at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh
During my visits to Pittsburgh, I’ve checked out many great things to do with kids. However, until recently, I hadn’t check out the Carnegie Science Center. The Carnegie Science Center, …
Eating at Romano’s in Delaware County: The Birthplace of Stromboli
Philadelphia is a city known for its amazing food scene ranging from high-end eateries to blue-collar cheesesteaks. However, did you know the area is also the birthplace of stromboli? That’s …