Blessed be the pinball machine.
The Pittsburgh region has been embracing the trend of converting former houses of worship into businesses, bringing these stunning buildings back to life.
In Duquesne, PA, the former Holy Name Catholic Church has been converted into the aptly named The Church Arcade and features over 100 vintage arcade games as well as several dozen pinball machines- all set to free play mode!
Arcade fun in a stellar ambiance? We are here for it.
Pittsburgh in March can be hit or miss depending on the weather. Some years we get an early spring and it is a beautiful time to be outside. Others, the winter dreariness continues on.
As such, if you are looking to get out and explore Pittsburgh this month you'll need to be aware of the weather before making plans.
So in this month's feature, we have a mix of indoor and outdoor options to have you covered no matter what the forecast is!
Now that I have been skiing for a few years now, I am starting to feel comfortable on most of the trails at our area ski resorts.
But if you are new, you may have apprehension about determining what trails are right for your skill level. Is that green easier or harder than the green I am used to? Am I ready for a blue? These are all things that went through my own mind in recent years as I learned to ski.
So in this one, I thought it'd be fun to take a look at the runs at Hidden Valley and share what order I'd personally recommend trying them in as you get better skiing!
Note: I have received media passes from Vail resorts for visits to Seven Springs and associated properties in the region.
Ever since I started seriously learning to ski around 2021 or 2022, I wanted to work towards being comfortable on all of the greens and blues at Seven Springs.
In the first year, I got comfortable with the greens. In my second year, I tackled my first blue. In my third year, I got really comfortable riding blues regularly. In my fourth year, I moved up to hitting my first ever black diamond and really felt like I was starting to unlock the entire mountain.
So, in this one, I wanted to take a look at the trails at Seven Springs overall, and share a progression of trails beginners should try, from the easiest slopes to more challenging runs that progress into the intermediate level. So if you're looking for a guide of where to head as you grow as a skier, this one is for you!
Note: I have received media passes from Vail resorts for visits to Seven Springs and associated properties in the region.
Winter is in full gear in January in Pittsburgh, which means it is time to either embrace the season or rush to a museum or favorite libation spot to stay warm inside.
No matter which you pick, there are many great things to do in Pittsburgh in January- so check out the following options to get a few ideas on where to start!
For many years, we've been fans of Spirit for its mix of being an event venue and bar space, while also serving up some rather tasty slices of pizza to go along with it.
In late 2025, Spirit made a move to expand their pizza concept, not in their event space proper, but via a fully dedicated dine-in pizza restaurant in the back of the building (accessible via a side entrance).
As we are always about more places offering a pizza-forward menu served dine-in, with a bar program and more, we went to this one right away and really like how Spirit is elevating their pizza game all around!
November in Pittsburgh is truly a month of change. If we are lucky the start of the month still has mild temperatures and peak fall colors, and by the end of the month winter is starting to descend upon the region.
As such, while there may still be a number of outdoor activities to enjoy this month, depending on the weather forecast you may also want to start moving inside for some experiences!
So if you are looking for things to do in Pittsburgh in November, check out the following options.
Every year, we always expect the Pittsburgh Zoo to put on some spectacular shows around the holidays.
In 2025, they get into the Halloween spirit by filling the zoo up with thousands of jack o'lanterns in the aptly named Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza.
So what all can you see in this one? We went to the zoo on a chilly fall evening to find out!
We love taking city tours when we travel, and in Pittsburgh, visitors can get a great feel for many neighborhoods with the double-decker bus tour by the Pittsburgh Tour Company.
This tour uses the iconic red double-decker buses to explore some of Pittsburgh's top neighborhoods, and those who book the hop-on, hop-off option can have a chance to check out some of the neighborhoods over the course of the day.
So, what all can you see, and how can you get the most out of this tour? We checked this one out to let you know what to expect!
October in Pittsburgh is often when fall makes itself known. The temperatures drop rapidly, fall colors reach their peak, and the end-of-year slowdown starts becoming much more apparent.
But that doesn't mean you have to slow down in your explorations of the city, as it turns out October is another great month where you can get out and enjoy the city!
So if you are looking for things to do in Pittsburgh in October, check out the following options.