Uncovering the Fountain of Youth near Pittsburgh
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 …
Allegheny County
Visiting the Honus Wagner Museum at the Historical Society of Carnegie in Allegheny County
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 …
Visiting the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Pittsburgh
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 …
The Amazing Story of the Abandoned Westinghouse Atom Smasher in Pittsburgh
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 …
Visiting the Braddock’s Battlefield History Center Near Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh and the rest of Allegheny County are an area that’s rich in history. However, few know that a battle was fought in the region many years ago. Known as …
Visiting the Incredible Civil War Room at the Library in Carnegie, PA
Sometimes locals know the best places to visit. This was evident to me recently when I visit the Carnegie Historical Society/Honus Wagner Museum a short distance southwest of Pittsburgh. At …
How to Get to the Waterfall in Pittsburgh’s Settler’s Cabin Park
If you’re in western PA and love the outdoors, you’re in luck because there are many great parks in the Pittsburgh area. And, within these parks lie some hidden gems, …
Hiking the Surprisingly Awesome Seldom Seen Greenway in Pittsburgh
There are many outdoor destinations that are well known in the Pittsburgh area. However, there are still hidden gems to be found, one of which is the Seldom Seen Greenway. …
Touring the Amazing Frick Museum in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is known for its many titans of industry, including Henry Clay Frick. Frick was born in West Overton Village in western PA and later became the director of US …
Hiking the Nine Mile Run Trail in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park
When you think about things to do in Pittsburgh, you probably think about the city’s great museums, fantastic cultural opportunities, and the amazing views of the skyline from throughout the …