The Ultimate List of Completely Free Things to Do in Pittsburgh
As one of the top destinations in the region, it isn’t hard to find great things to do in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. However, if you are looking for free things to …
Pittsburgh and its Suburbs
Learning Local History at Beaver County’s Vicary Mansion
I’ve been to many historical society museums in Pennsylvania, but none have been quite like the Captain William Vicary Mansion in Beaver County. That’s because, instead of providing a simple …
Checking Out Antique Radios at Check’s Radio Museum
Located near the northern corner of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, in what can only be described as the middle of nowhere, is one of the state’s best personal collections of museum-quality …
Pittsburgh’s Bicycle Heaven: The World’s Largest Bicycle Museum
Tucked away in an industrial park along the edges of the Ohio River in Pittsburgh’s Chateau neighborhood sits one of the city’s least-known museums: Bicycle Heaven. Even before entering Bicycle …
Visiting the Six Graves of Baseball Hall of Famers Buried in Pittsburgh
Baseball has a rich history in Pittsburgh, with professional baseball in the city dating back to 1876. However, it wasn’t until 1887 that the team joined the National League as …
Visiting the Harlansburg Station Museum in New Castle, PA
I love visiting museums that are born out of private collections, so I was excited when I had the chance to check out the Harlansburg Transportation Museum a few miles …
Exploring Vintage Military Airplanes at the Air Heritage Museum
Even though I’ve never been a big fan of flying (or maybe because of this fact), I’ve always been interested in airplanes. So, when I found out there there was …
25 Epic Locations for Photos of the Pittsburgh Skyline
I’ve traveled to more than thirty countries during my life and have visited some of the world’s largest and most photographed cities. However, I honestly don’t think I’ve come across …
Touring the Armstrong County Historical Museum in Kittanning, Pennsylvania
Located on a small knoll on the outskirts of Kittanning is one of Armstrong County’s most historic homes. Built in the 1840s, this building, known today as the McCain House, …
Touring the Once-Abandoned Carrie Furnace in Pittsburgh
As I walked away from Carrie Furnace, having spent the previous two hours touring this relic of Pittsburgh’s steel industry, I knew I had just been somewhere special. Without a …