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.
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!
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!
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!
As soon as it becomes fall in Pittsburgh, a certain ambiance comes about (and no, we're not talking about pumpkin spiced everything). This ambiance grows throughout the month of October before culminating in a holiday that is a favorite of many- Halloween.
You do not have to go far to get into the Halloween spirit in Pittsburgh, and today we wanted to share a few of the best attractions to check out during the annual festivities!
Whether you're looking for the scariest haunts that will keep you up at night to some family-friendly Halloween activities in Pittsburgh, we've got you covered in this one.
Pittsburgh is not known to be a wine capital in the US, let alone a highlight in the region, but that isn't stopping local brewers and wine makers from producing some pretty incredible beverages. That is enough to get us excited, and we're on a quest to find the gems that are worth your time.
When it comes to wineries in Pittsburgh, many go beyond the standard batch of fermented grapes to produce something completely unique. The following are some of the best that we have tried so far.
Note: This guide also features cider houses and meaderies in addition to traditional southwest Pennsylvania wineries.
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!
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!
When the Carnegie Science Center announced it was rebranding to be the Kamin Science Center thanks to a generous donation from the Kamins, word trickled down that many exhibits at the facility would begin to get a refresh over time.
We were quite excited for this one as we always love new and updated exhibits in our local museums.
One of the major overhauls was the announcement of a new exhibit, Science of Speed, taking over the annex building that held SportsWorks. After a significant changeover, this one opened to the public in August 2026, and I got a chance to check it out ahead of opening for a media preview.
Let's take a look at all the new features in this one!
We love tiki drinks, and when we heard that Spork Island Trading Company was opening up as an immersive tiki bar in Pittsburgh's Cultural District, we had to go right away.
This one combines a beautiful ambiance with a robust tiki menu and is helping convert Penn Avenue downtown into quite the cocktail hub.
So, let's dive in and share a bit of our experience from opening night in this one!