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Asian Lantern Festival at The Pittsburgh Zoo

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 ...

5 Scenic Attractions in Oro Valley, Arizona

There are 5 gorgeous mountain ranges in the Tucson area, with the Catalinas being the most dramatic and awe-inspiring. It’s no surprise that the area has become popular with nature lovers, ...

5 Must-Do’s in Cincinnati

I recently took a weekend roadtrip to Cincinnati primarily to explore the renowned art museum. Living in nearby Pittsburgh, it was an easy drive. I found a few other great attractions which make the ...

Attraction of the Week: The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s Natural History Museum is one of 4 Carnegie Institute museums located in Pittsburgh. If you love dinosaurs, nature, wildlife, and history, then this is definitely the one to put ...

Unique, Fascinating, and Off-the-Beaten Path Attractions…Part 2

A continuation of my exploration of all that is quirky and weird. As I travel throughout the US, I always make it a point to explore strange, historic, roadside, and eclectic places, and really ...

Attraction of the Week: The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Since relocating to the ‘Burgh, Mike and I have been exploring most of the big city attractions as well as hidden gems. The Pittsburgh Zoo is quite unique as it is one of only 6 US zoos that ...

Attraction of the Week: Edgewater Park in Cleveland

Since moving to a suburb of Cleveland, Mike and I have been truly impressed with the number of beautiful parks we have access to. I always knew there was a national park because we rode the Towpath ...

Attraction of the Week: Cuyahoga Valley National Park

While everyone has heard of Yellowstone, The Grand Canyon, and The Smoky Mountains amongst others, many are unaware of the more off-the-beaten path national parks in our country. One of these such ...

10 Moderate Waterfall Hikes near Asheville

I had never even visited the Asheville region until relocating here. Sure, I knew of the city’s reputation as a foodie oasis, but I was unaware of the stunning nature surrounding the city. To ...

10 Must-Dos in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, the biggest city in North Carolina, has become a popular transplant city in recent years. The mild climate, low cost of living, and close proximity to both the mountains and oceans has ...