Visiting the Western PA Model Railroad Museum for a Holiday Open House
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 …
Allegheny County
Driving Through the Festive Christmas Light Up Celebration in Clinton, PA
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 …
Tasting the Cold Topping Pizza at Beto’s in Pittsburgh
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 …
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 …
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 visited 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, …