Most tourists visit Pittsburgh during the warm spring and summer months to take advantage of the many parks, scenic overlooks, sporting events, and annual events in the region. However, a winter visit offers the benefits of cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and cheaper hotel rates. The abundance ...

Although Pittsburgh is not thought of as a top Christmas destination city, there are a number of festive activities, attractions, and events to enjoy this time of the year. From a big city ice rink with a dazzling Christmas tree as the centerpiece, to rustic Christmas tree farms located just ...

One of Pittsburgh’s most most popular tourist attractions is the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. While it may not compare to world-class zoos like San Diego and Brookfield, the zoo is a great place to spend the day while visiting the city. The zoo is known for its’ many events ...

From ghost tours, to haunted houses, to terrifying corn mazes, there are no shortage of extreme Halloween attractions across the country. In fact, the Halloween scare factor seems to grow by the year with every haunted house trying to outdo the next. Some of these places are so intense that guests ...

While the hot, muggy, sunny climate of Tampa makes the city far from an ideal spooky Halloween destination, there are a few festive things to do if you find yourself venturing to the Bay area this October. Highs at this time of year still hover in the high 80’s with high humidity to boot, so ...

After watching a “Halloween Crazier” special on the Travel Channel, Mike & I knew we had to make a trip over to Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island for the annual Jack O’Lantern Spectacular Event. This amazing artistic event held every October features over ...

Ralphie’s bunny suit…the leg lamp….the red ryder bb gun…Who hasn’t seen the timeless Christmas classic which now runs 24 hours on TBS starting every Christmas Eve evening? I watch “A Christmas Story” at least once every holiday season! Who can forget all ...

“Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.” Today, we decided to tour the Lizzie Borden house, located in Fall River, Massachusetts. The house is supposedly haunted, and thus, has attracted local ghost ...

This year for the holidays, I decided to drive into Chicago to visit family. Chicago is a great city to be in around the holidays due to the wintry weather and holiday traditions combining to form the perfect festive ambiance. There are always plenty of events going on in what is one of the best ...

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of many great free attractions in the Chicago area. If you are looking for some free fun any time of the year, the Lincoln Park Zoo will not disappoint. December is an ideal time to visit Lincoln Park Zoo. The zoo, which is free and open year round, offers a […]