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 …
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 …
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 …
Trains and history are two of my favorite things. So, when I can visit a model railroad that has tried to recreate a real track during a historic period, I …
I’ve checked out many drive-through holiday lights in PA over the years, but for several reasons, the Christmas Light Up Celebration in western Allegheny County is among my favorites. The …
Pittsburgh is a city full of unique foods, most notably Primaniti’s sandwiches and Pittsburgh salads. However, another dish that is a local legend, for better or for worse, is Beto’s …
Explorer Ponce de León is famous for his 16h-century quest for the Fountain of Youth, but you don’t have to try nearly as hard to find this mythical site if …
During my travels, I’m always on the lookout for unique museums to visit, so when I heard that there was a Honus Wagner Museum near Pittsburgh, I knew I had …
Pittsburgh is home to many fantastic museums, but one place that is easy to overlook, despite its size, is the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. Soldiers and Sailors …
Only a short distance east of downtown Pittsburgh, you’ll find one of the most interesting and historically important abandoned places in PA: the Westinghouse Atom Smasher. Located in a residential …