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Visiting the Donora Historical Society and Donora Smog Museum

July 9, 2022March 26, 2019

One of the things we love about the boroughs in southwest Pennsylvania is that many of them have a historical society and museum dedicated to sharing the history of the area.

Some of these, like the Saxonburg Museum, are huge. Others, like the Harmony Museums, are spread out over multiple historical buildings that are all worth exploring.

In Donora, the museum managed by the Donora Historical Society is fairly small. But what it lacks in size it makes up for in sharing the borough's history and the Donora Smog environmental disaster.

Westmoreland Museum of American Art – A Free Museum in Greensburg

July 2, 2019March 19, 2019

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is located just a few blocks away from the business district of downtown Greensburg, PA.

This free museum houses a rather impressive collection that you really should check out on your next visit to the city!

The Saxonburg Museum is a Wonderful Historical Gem

June 19, 2019March 12, 2019

Prior to visiting Saxonburg, I only had heard a few stories about the borough's rich history.

It wasn't until I visited for a Burgh, Bits, and Bites food tour that I was able to learn more about the history due to the fact that the tour started out at the wonderful Saxonburg Museum!

If you're in the area during the museum's seasonal operating period, this one is most certainly worth a stop.

Catch a Movie at the Carnegie Science Center IMAX Theater

March 5, 2019

We absolutely love going out to the movies, and sometimes events require us to see a show on the largest screen imaginable.

Enter the Carnegie Science Center IMAX Theater, also known as the Rangos Giant Cinema- a theater you really need to check out.

Liberty Magic is the Kind of Performing Arts Venue Downtown Needs

June 4, 2019February 19, 2019

A few months ago if you would've asked us if Pittsburgh's Cultural District needed another performing arts venue, we probably would've said no.

With gems like Heinz Hall, the Benedum Center, the O'Reilly Theater, the Byham Theater, the August Wilson Center, and many more (plus a number of awesome free galleries and other art installations), the district already serves up an array of wonderful shows seemingly every night of the week.

But then Liberty Magic opened, and our thoughts changed completely. This one is a welcomed addition to the Cultural District, as we could all truly use some magic in our lives.

Experiencing The Tempest by the Pittsburgh Public Theater

July 8, 2019January 31, 2019

The Tempest is a classic by William Shakespeare that has survived the centuries amongst his portfolio of acclaimed works.

The Tempest is a modern rendition with a stellar all-female cast, led by Tamara Tunie (of Law and Order fame), that I knew I couldn't miss.

7 Pittsburgh Day Trips Within an Hour Drive of Downtown

April 22, 2024January 2, 2019

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.

Touring the Historic Harmony Museum and Log Cabins

January 11, 2022January 2, 2019

Harmony, Pennsylvania (30 minutes north of Pittsburgh) is one of our favorite boroughs for a number of reasons. It is quaint, historic, and is home to one of the best restaurants in the region- Harmony Inn.

When it comes to the history, Harmony is rather unique. To celebrate it, the borough has a robust museum that we were really excited to check out.

Burgh Bits and Bites Saxonburg Tour Review – History & Food

August 27, 2020December 18, 2018

Burgh Bits and Bites is a popular food walking tour company in Pittsburgh with numerous tours throughout the city's neighborhoods.

But this company is also expanding to include tours outside the city limits, and one of their first of this style tour is in the historic borough of Saxonburg- located about 45 minutes northeast of the city.

We were guest of the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau on this tour, and share our thoughts of the day out in this one!

10 of the Best Pittsburgh Instagram Spots

December 20, 2021November 25, 2018

Pittsburgh is a stunning city, there is no doubt about that.

In being such a beautiful city, odds are good you'll want to get out and grab some photos for your personal use or social media sites like Instagram.

To help you find some of the city's most stunning spots, we teamed up with Ron Lewis Alfa Romeo in Cranberry (the only Alfa Romeo dealer in the area) to take out one of their Stelvio SUVs for a spin to visit some of our favorite Pittsburgh Instagram friendly destinations. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio starts around $41,000 and will be available soon in the Quadrifoglio version which is a race car quality line with over 500 horsepower and can hit 0-60mph in under four seconds.

In this one we share the destinations we visited on our tour around the city plus a few more that you absolutely must check out when shooting for the ‘gram!

This post is sponsored in part by Ron Lewis Alfa Romeo.

All opinions and recommendations below are our own.