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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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The Pittsburgh Mocktail Mixer Crowns the City’s Best

The Teetotal Initiative helps individuals in the greater Pittsburgh area sustain sobriety, and is a great organization for those who are sober and sober curious.

One part of their work is to help encourage restaurants and bars to offer non-alcoholic mocktails on their menus and have options for everyone.

The Pittsburgh Mocktail Mixer brought all of these components together for a fundraiser for the organization while showcasing the local mocktail scene with a friendly competition to find the best Mocktail in Pittsburgh!

We were guests of the Teetotal Initiative for the first-ever mixer, and share more about what it was like in this review!

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Allegheny County Wine & Spirits Festival Celebrates Local

We love how many festivals we have in southwest PA focusing on our regional libations.

For those who like wine and spirits and want to check out a festival with a relaxed vibe, don't overlook the Allegheny County Wine & Spirits Festival each July. This one brings roughly two dozen local producers to the stunning grounds of Hartwood Manor, and was quite the fun event.

We were invited to check this one out by Allegheny County Parks, and share more about what you can expect in this review!

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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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The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Bring Ultimate Frisbee to South Side

Did you know Pittsburgh is home to a professional Ultimate Frisbee team?

The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds are part of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) and play their home games at Highmark Stadium throughout the season, typically running from May to July. 

So, what is Ultimate Frisbee all about, and what can you expect from a game? We were guests of the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds at the home opener in the 2025 season and share more in this one!   

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ASCEND Celebrates Earth, Air, Water, and Fire in Art

ASCEND is a new show at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University downtown that reimagines what theater can (and we may even go as far as argue, should) be like.

If you like immersive art, impressive set pieces, and equally stunning choreography, this show is back for another year and runs on select dates through May 31st, 2026.

We got a chance to check out the show on its preview night in the 2025 season as guests of the Pittsburgh Playhouse and want to share more in this one!

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Spirits & Tales Review – Elevated Dining With a View in Oakland

Spirits and Tales is a modern brasserie-style restaurant on the top floor of The Oaklander hotel. The restaurant holds it own, though, and is more than just a place to eat while staying at the hotel. With craft cocktails, seasonal house made pasta and entrees, and stunning views, it's a destination in its own right for some solid upscale dining in the Oakland neighborhood.

We have dined at Spirits and Tales a few times, but most recently when we were staying at the hotel as guests of the property. On a week night during the Christmas holiday season it was packed full, so we ended up sitting at the bar. A reservation is a good idea here, especially on the weekend and during the holidays.

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The Oaklander Hotel Review – True Luxury in Oakland

We are lucky to have many hotel options available in Pittsburgh, with several neighborhoods offering great accommodations for visitors.

Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, home to college campuses like the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon, is one such neighborhood. For those looking for a high-end experience with luxury at every corner, a stay at The Oaklander is a must as it offers lovely amenities all while being steps away from the highlights of the neighborhood that gives the hotel its name.

We got the chance to stay at this one overnight as guests of the hotel and had what may go down as arguably one of the best experiences we have had at any Pittsburgh hotel to date!

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The Pittsburgh Glass Center is a Hub for All Things Glass

The Pittsburgh Glass Center has been a hub for all things glass art and glassmaking in Friendship for several decades now, and in 2024 the facility recently upgraded its facilities in a beautiful expansion.

While you may be familiar with this one for its numerous glassmaking classes on offer, this one has come together to be a facility that is three spaces in one. One part museum, one part artist space, and, of course, one part for glass classes for the public!

So be sure to plan an afternoon visiting this one to check out their museum-caliber exhibits, tour the facility, and take a class!

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Beercode Review – Gastropub With Local Beer at PIT

We've often wanted more local options at Pittsburgh International Airport, and whenever a business with a local connection gets announced, we visit it as soon as we can the next time we're at the airport.

Beercode was no different, and this gastropub took over the former Bar Symon space right in the heart of the airside terminal.

True to the name, this one is focused on all things beer and has a rather impressive lineup of local brewers alongside some national favorites.

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