Year: 2026

8 Oktoberfests in Pittsburgh to Celebrate Fall with a Beer

We have a soft spot for all things Oktoberfest, and after getting to enjoy the celebration in Munich for its wild party, we love checking out all of the Pittsburgh Oktoberfest celebrations that take place throughout September (with some spilling into August and October).

As there are no shortage of events taking place in breweries and other public places, we thought we would share a few of the top Oktoberfest events you may want to consider. Prost!

Note: This article features a mix of Oktoberfest celebrations that have been announced in 2026 as well as celebrations that were regulars in previous years that we hope will return. These will be noted in each section and we will continue to update this article as more event dates are announced.

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Take a Swim With Your Pup at Pooches in the Pool on Labor Day

Summer festivities begin to wind down throughout September, and Allegheny County Parks sends the season off with a bang (or maybe it's a bark) with their annual Pooches in the Pool event!

Grab your favorite furry friend and snag tickets to this one as you and your dog have a chance to take a swim in one of three county pools on Labor Day Monday!

Note: This article was sponsored by Allegheny County Parks. All opinions are our own. Images were provided courtesy of Allegheny County Parks.

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10 Reasons Why We Don’t Love Living in Pittsburgh

When we first published our article about 10 reasons why we love living in Pittsburgh, we naturally braced for some pushback, since some of the reasons we love the city are also things people dislike about it.

We get it, and totally fair in many cases!

A good example here of a love/hate relationship is, perhaps, the weather. We love that we have four seasons and that the climate here is relatively mild (from a global standpoint, at least). But while that is also a perk, we'd be remiss if we didn't note that the number of cloudy and/or grey days is substantial. One positive and a negative on the other side of the coin.

So in this one, we thought we'd flip that around and take a realistic look at some of the things we don't like about living in Pittsburgh for a balanced counterpoint- the weather will be included here as well.

Of course, everyone reading this should know by now that we really love living here (let's be honest- we wouldn't have started this site and lived here as long as we have if we didn't). But we are also practical by nature and are never shy about discussing faults that could be better- especially if you are considering moving here and want to know some very real downsides that are, admittedly, getting better as time goes on.

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Space Bar Review – Exploring the Cosmos with a Cocktail

Pittsburgh really is becoming a space city, and the molecular mixology cocktail bar, Space Bar, will help everyone explore the universe- with tasty libation in hand.

Located right in the heart of Market Square (aptly referred to as the holodeck when onboard), the cocktail lounge is the resident bar of the SS Oasis ship which travels distant worlds and services locals of the various systems visited with tasty cocktails- some familiar, some simply other-worldly.

We were fortunate enough to visit this one many times since they opened in the fall of 2023, and share some updated thoughts of what you can expect in this one!

Disclaimer: We are friends with the owners of Space Bar, provided consulting during start-up, and attended a preview event at opening. We have also purchased the cocktails discussed below outside of these instances. As always, all opinions are our own.

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7 Pittsburgh Day Trips Within an Hour Drive of Downtown

Pittsburgh is truly fortunate to have a number of things to do in the city. But outside of the city there is a whole world of different opportunities ranging from discovering nature to learning about the region's rich history.

If you're looking to get out and explore on a longer day trip, check one of these attractions- all within an hour of the city limits!

On your way back, take the long way home to check out a few great spots in nearby towns.

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10 Indoor Activities in Pittsburgh to Enjoy on a Rainy Day

If you're reading this, the odds are good that the weather outside is not so great. We get it. The weather in Pittsburgh is, well, often not the best.

But you're in luck! There are several great indoor activities in Pittsburgh that are perfect to enjoy on a rainy day.

So whether you're in the mood to hit a new museum, take in a movie, play pinball, or more, we've got some ideas for you!

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10 Reasons Why We Love Living in Pittsburgh

Given that we have written a destination blog for Pittsburgh for over a decade, it is a pretty safe assumption to think that we love Pittsburgh.

We really, really do.

Every so often, we're contacted by possible future residents who are considering moving to the Steel City and asked about why we love Pittsburgh, and that question requires a lot of unpacking.

So in this one, we thought we'd share 10 of our favorite things about Pittsburgh that prospective residents should know before moving here!

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18 Pittsburgh Weekend Trips to Get Out of the City

Discover the Burgh is, at its heart, a Pittsburgh blog.

As such, we do not feature destinations and attractions outside of the metro area- so more-or-less anything beyond what we would call a Pittsburgh day trip (about 60-90 minutes each way). You can see more of this on our interactive Pittsburgh map at the end of every post here as well.

While we do explore elsewhere in Pennsylvania, the country, and world quite a bit on frequent trips each year, we have decided to publish all non-southwestern Pennsylvania content on our sister travel blog, Living the Dream.

On this site, we've covered journeys from as a close to home as Cleveland, the Finger Lakes in New York, or the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky all the way to international destinations like Thailand, Mount Everest in Nepal, and Easter Island to name a few.

But to share Pittsburgh weekend trips ideas that you can take within a few hours of driving, this guide was born!

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10 Great Pittsburgh Date Night Ideas – Dates for All Budgets

If you're struggling with a new idea for date night in Pittsburgh, you're not alone. It is often quite easy to get settled into a routine of hitting your favorite places over and over again (in fact, getting out of that cycle is why we started Discover the Burgh in the first place). 

So while it would be quite easy for us to share some tried-and-true Pittsburgh date ideas like checking out Phipps Conservatory, exploring the Warhol Museum, or the conventional dinner and a movie combo, we wanted to think outside of the box with this one with ideas that will also really impress your partner.

But not only did we want to put together a list of ideas that will win you points with your date, we also wanted to provide a spectrum of ideas for all budgets, all seasons, and varying interests. Suffice it to say, you'll have a lot of ways to impress a date in this one!

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A Guide to the Best Pittsburgh Parks, Trails, and Spaces

Fall Run Park

When it comes to parks in Pittsburgh, hiking trails, and other green spaces, we certainly have a lot to choose from.

In fact, it seems like you can pick any direction, drive a few minutes, and find yourself surrounded by beautiful nature. So if hiking near Pittsburgh (or even in the city limits) is on your radar, you are really in luck here!

In this guide, we wanted to share some of the best Pittsburgh parks, trails, and hiking options nearby for those who want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors!

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