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!
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.
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!
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!
There is no shortage of great pinball arcades in Pittsburgh, and for those who like taking a trip through history, a visit to Pinball Perfection in West View is a must.
This attraction, like others in the area, offers a wealth of machines set to free play mode for an hourly entry fee. But what makes Pinball Perfection a bit different from the rest is that their collection is as much a museum experience as it is a place to play.
The vintage machine collection here is serious!
Although Pittsburgh and southwest Pennsylvania is quite hilly, we are fortunate enough to have a number of fairly flat trails to go biking. Many of these trails are found on former train lines (rail trails), which thanks to their restricted grade makes for prime biking conditions.
In this one, we wanted to share a few of our favorite spots to bike in and around the city. So whether you’re simply wanting to take a quick ride around the North Shore River Trail, ride the GAP, or go out for a few miles on a rail trail, this one is for you!
The Strip District is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Pittsburgh for a number of reasons. It is home to a large assortment of international grocery stores and retailers, boutique shops, independent merchants, and several of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh (many of which feature international cuisine as well).
Although we’ve been down to the Strip District hundreds of times over the years, it seems like every time we visit we discover a new business worth exploring and shopping at.
To share some of our own personal favorites, this guide to the Strip District was born!
It is worth noting that the following is not a collection of every business in the Strip District. This article only features businesses that we personally visit when we explore the neighborhood. As such, it should only be taken as a starting point and is certainly not a list of every establishment.
If you see an interesting store while walking around the Strip District, do yourself a favor and go inside!