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Pittsburgh Tour Company Offers Hop on Hop Off Fun

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!

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10 Reasons to Visit Pittsburgh in October – It Is Finally Fall

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.

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Biking from Pittsburgh to Washington DC – Everything to Know

One of our favorite activities on a nice day in Pittsburgh is hitting one of our many area bike trails.

Naturally, one trail we ride on the most is the famous Great Allegheny Passage, which spans 150-miles from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland, where it subsequently connects to the C&O Canal Towpath and continues on to Washington DC for a roughly 335-mile total ride.

For many years, we would ride the GAP in short segments, tackling 20-40 mile round-trip rides here or there. But we always wanted to do the entire bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington DC, and finally made our dream a reality with a fun, six-day ride in September 2025.

So in this one, we wanted to go down the rabbit hole of everything you need to know when planning to bike from Pittsburgh to DC. Buckle up, because we do mean everything here!

Note: Most of the commentary in this article is based on our experience biking and staying in B&Bs along the way. While we will discuss camping options briefly, our itineraries are built around staying in dedicated accommodations every night.

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Cat Boat Excursions Offers Fun on the Rivers Near Beaver

In recent years, it feels like the Pittsburgh region is embracing its rivers, with more and more river activities coming out as time goes on.

In Beaver, a unique boat tour, Cat Boat Excursions, recently opened and offers a fun way to get out and explore the Ohio River and nearby Raccoon Creek in a cat boat which feels like one part motorized kayak and one part catamaran.

We were guests of Cat Boat Excursions to check out their guided experience, and share everything you need to know in this one!

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10 Reasons to Visit Pittsburgh in September – Fall is Coming

September in Pittsburgh often brings about the first signs of fall. The temperatures start to decrease below 80, fall festivals and seasonal attractions open up, school is back in session, and more.

While the looming season change may first be noticeable in this month, there are still plenty of wonderful things to do during the month, and in this one we wanted to share a few of our favorites!

So if you are looking for things to do in Pittsburgh in September, check out the following options.

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Saint Anthony Chapel Hosts Relics and Stations of the Cross

Saint Anthony Chapel in Troy Hill is one of the most interesting houses of worship in the city, and somewhat of a pilgrimage spot for the faithful.

Why is that? It is thought to be home to over 5,000 Catholic relics, and is considered to have the most in one location outside of the Vatican.

Throw on beautiful architecture, life-sized Stations of the Cross, and a modest museum, and you have a number of excellent reasons to visit this beautiful chapel in Troy Hill!

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Touchstone Center for Crafts is an Arts Oasis

Touchstone Center for Crafts in Farmington, PA, is an artist oasis in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, about 90 minutes outside of downtown Pittsburgh

After many years hearing about this one, we made our way down for a Friday Date Night ceramics class as guests of the center, and truly regret waiting so long to get to this stunning facility!

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10 Reasons to Visit Pittsburgh in August – Summer Events and More

August in Pittsburgh is most certainly the peak of summer. Numerous sunny days means a number of great outdoor events, as well as many opportunities to beat the heat with ice cream, a cold adult beverage, a museum with air conditioning, and more.

In this one, we wanted to share some of the best things to consider checking out in Pittsburgh during the month!

So if you are looking for things to do in Pittsburgh in August, check out the following options!

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Kayak Pittsburgh Makes for Perfect River Exploration

One of our favorite on-the-water activities is kayaking. But when it comes to kayaking around the Point, we could never make the logistics work. When we were free, the river would be running too fast, or it would be abysmally hot. 

Then, Kayak Pittsburgh closed its rental location next to PNC Park to work on an upgraded dock near the convention center, which opened in the summer of 2025.

So we resolved to check this one as soon as it opened, and we are really glad we did- this kayaking launch site is a dream come true!

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Shore Thing is the Perfect Pittsburgh River Experience

If there is one thing we want more of in Pittsburgh, it would be more amenities on the rivers.

Yes, we have great bike trails and numerous boating opportunities to get out on the water, but it often feels like businesses (like restaurants) and public spaces to relax along the shores are lacking at times. With three rivers, we would love waterfront amenities everywhere you look.

So when Riverlife announced that they were bringing a new concept to the Allegheny River in 2025, called Shore Thing, we were in. Not only was this one set to be a space for everyone to get out and enjoy the views of the water for free, but they went one better- it is built on the water!

We went to this one on opening day and loved it so much that we returned the next day for more. It is just that good.

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