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The 10 Best Free Museums in the US

While exploring any new city can be pricey, thankfully, there are a number of great budget friendly attractions to enjoy in pretty much every major metro area in the country. I travel a lot and I ...

The best restaurants to try in the Pittsburgh Metro

Pittsburgh may not be the best foodie city in America, however, the up and coming food scene continues to draw much press. While you will not find the world-class dining options of NYC, Boston, San ...

The 50 Best Free Tourist Attractions in the United States

They say the best things in life are free. In terms of fantastic travel destinations, this timeless phrase rings true. From the awe-inspiring ancient million year old rock formations of Sedona, to ...

5 Beautiful Waterfalls near Pittsburgh

Ever since living in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina (2 areas loaded with easy access to beautiful waterfalls), I have been seeking out great falls no matter where I live or ...

5 Fantastic State Parks near Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania is home to 125 state parks, with more than 300,000 acres of land set aside for public recreational areas. With a number of these parks easily accessible within an hour drive of ...

Winter Fun in Pittsburgh: 10 Things to Do & See

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. To me, this city is ...

Attraction of the Week: Ohiopyle State Park

One of Pennsylvania’s largest and most popular state parks, Ohiopyle, is an easy daytrip from Pittsburgh. If you find yourself tiring of the congestion, crazy traffic and drivers, and urban ...

10 Things to do in Pittsburgh’s Strip District

While living in Pittsburgh, Mike and I frequently spent out weekends hanging out in The Strip District. This historic section of the city is always busting with some type of event, plus there are so ...

Christmas in Pittsburgh: 10 Must-Do’s

Although I wouldn’t consider Pittsburgh to be a top holiday destination, there are a number of festive activities, attractions, and events to enjoy throughout December. I definitely had some ...

5 Free Holiday Attractions in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is home to one of the most famous Christmas trees in the country. The beautiful National Tree on the White House Ellipse draws many visitors and much media coverage each year. I have ...