Sometimes we want to get out and explore Pittsburgh without spending a lot of money. Other times we want to get out and enjoy the city without spending any money at all. While entry fees for attractions and experiences are commonplace, there are thankfully many great free things to do in Pittsburgh that you may … Read more
Downtown Pittsburgh has come a long way over the years, and aside from being the economic center of the city (and truly, of southwestern Pennsylvania), the neighborhood that we would call downtown proper features a number of restaurants, activities, and attractions suitable for visitors of all ages and interests. To share some of our own … Read more
When it comes to bars in East Liberty, finding an approachable, low-key spot can be somewhat tricky. This trendy neighborhood has a lot of bars with unique themes and higher-end offerings, but when you want something a bit more straightforward, that may be a bit harder to come by. Enter St. Clair Social- the kind … Read more
It really is hard to beat any view you can get of the Pittsburgh skyline. We’ve found views of our gorgeous city from just about every angle you can think of from on the hills, along the river trails, on the water, and more. But there is one view that is hard to get without … Read more
PedalPGH is an annual charity bike ride taking place every August (roughly) to help raise money for BikePGH and their local biking initiatives. For many years, we’ve watched this one from a distance as we started out primarily as rail-trail bikers who prefer mostly flat rides as opposed to heading out on surface roads. But … Read more
We always have a bit of apprehension when it comes to stadium concerts in Pittsburgh, and the Hella Mega Tour featuring Weezer, Fall Out Boy, and Green Day at PNC Park in 2021 was no different. The reason for this is not specific to PNC Park outright (a stadium we absolutely love particularly for its … Read more
Cocktail bars have a weird way of chasing us whenever we move to a new Pittsburgh neighborhood. When we left Squirrel Hill to move to Mount Washington, Hidden Harbor opened up one block away from our former apartment. When we left Mount Washington, the same happened with an old bar there turning into The Summit. … Read more
When you think of popular Pittsburgh neighborhoods, you may instantly assume that any given one is home to several hotels for visitors. For a few, you’d be right. But there are many neighborhoods in the city that do not have hotels at all, and up until mid-2019 Lawrenceville was one that sorely needed a property. … Read more
As a travel writer by trade, I have seen many tourism campaigns from cities all over the world trying to highlight the main reasons outsiders should visit. Some highlight geographical features like beaches and mountains, others promote the libations scene in the form of winery or brewery trails. Some push sports, others promote their architecture … Read more
Pittsburgh has 90 neighborhoods, and each one of them brings its own unique character, history, and businesses to the city. As it is our mission to do everything in Pittsburgh and southwest Pennsylvania, we’ve explored nearly all of the Pittsburgh neighborhoods quite thoroughly over the years. As such, we’ve begun publishing guides to some of … Read more