Posts in Category: Northeast | Top Ten Travel List

My Christmas Stay at the Omni William Penn

This holiday season, I decided to plan a quick overnight stay in Pittsburgh to stay at the beautiful Omni William Penn located in the Cultural District downtown. I really love Omni properties ...

Herschell Carrousel Museum: A Step Back in Time in Upstate NY

On our recent trip to Niagara Falls (our first time back in over 10 years!), Mike surprised me with a stop at an antique carousel museum in nearby North Tonawanda. We love checking out quirky and ...

Halloween in the ‘Burgh: My Favorite Festive Activities

The fall/halloween season has always been my favorite time of the year. I love everything about this time of the year. From pumpkin spice lattes, to cozy sweaters, to beautiful leaf peeping hikes, ...

Maid of the Mist Boat Ride: A Must-Do on any Niagara Vacation

I took my first visit to Niagara Falls many years ago. Since relocating to Cleveland, I planned a return trip as it is a really easy 3.5 hour drive. I always wanted to go back and take the Maid of ...

It’s a Beautiful Day in The ‘Burgh: Mr. Rogers’ Memorabilia

Before moving to Pittsburgh, I had no idea that the classic children’s program Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood filmed in the city. Pittsburgh has a long history of television and radio firsts. ...

Randyland: A Funky, Free Art Exhibit in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is home to a vibrant arts community. Along with the renowned Carnegie Museum of Art and The Warhol (the only museum dedicated to pop art legend Andy Warhol), there are many galleries and ...

A Spooky Halloween Spectacular at the Pittsburgh Zoo

I love Pittsburgh – it is an underrated city especially during the beautiful fall season. The temps are crisp and cool, the fall foliage is spectacular, and seasonal events can be enjoyed ...

7 Vacation Destinations for History Buffs

I love exploring old cities – the architecture is gorgeous, the museums are fantastic, the restaurants often iconic, and there are usually a ton of free things to do. While many people think ...

The Big List of Must-Do’s in Pittsburgh

I moved to Pittsburgh not expecting much and left thinking it is one of the more underrated cities in the country. Really, not only is the skyline amazing, but there are so many gorgeous parks and ...

10 Amazing Cities for Coffee Lovers

According to the National Coffee Association, 7 out of 10 Americans drink coffee daily with the average person consuming 3 cups. Not only does it taste good and gives you a mental boost, but recent ...