11 Great Places to See Fall Colors Near Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh is a great city to visit any time of the year, but there’s no question that my favorite time is in the autumn. This is, in large part, because …
Pittsburgh and its Suburbs
The Color Park: Pittsburgh’s Fun and Legal Spot to See Graffiti Art
Graffiti is often a problem for cities. However, some of the work that is done is truly extraordinary art. That’s why I was so excited when I discovered The Color …
Hidden History: The Abandoned Yellow Dog Village Near Kittanning, PA
Located seven miles west of Kittanning, Pennsylvania, Yellow Dog Village is a semi-abandoned ghost town that offers a fascinating look into the industrial history of western Pennsylvania. Without a doubt, …
Visiting the Pittsburgh Tattoo Art Museum in Shadyside
I always love visiting small private museums that are the result of a collector’s passion for a topic. So I was excited when I finally had a chance to pop …
Touring the Historic Allegheny Observatory in Pittsburgh
When you think about stargazing, Pittsburgh might not be the first place that you’d think to head. However, the Allegheny Observatory has been doing astronomical research from within the city …
Visiting the Moonshot Museum: Pittsburgh’s Ticket to the Moon
Pittsburgh is a city defined by its industrial past, especially the steel industry. However, in the 21st century, the city is becoming a hub for robotics and, somewhat surprisingly, robotics …
How to Get to Quaker Falls Near New Castle, PA
Just half a mile from the Ohio border, Quaker Falls near New Castle, PA might be the westernmost waterfall in Pennsylvania. Located along Falling Spring Creek, a tributary of the …
Canton Avenue in Pittsburgh: The Steepest Street in the United States
Pittsburgh is a city known for its many incredibly steep streets, but one stands above them all as the steepest street in the United States: Canton Avenue. Canton Avenue is …
7 Filming Locations for Netflix’s “The Pale Blue Eye” in Pennsylvania that You Can Visit
The Netflix film, “The Pale Blue Eye”, starring actor Christian Bale was shot primarily in the Pittsburgh area, including some very recognizable spots if you’re familiar with the region. In …
Festive Fun at the Parade of Lights in New Castle’s Pearson Park
During the nearly 10 years that I’ve been running this site, I’ve written about many large and incredibly impressive Christmas light displays in PA. However, there are also small displays …