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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 ...

The 10 Best Free Things to do in Pittsburgh

I am sure most of us are familiar with Pittsburgh’s industrial history as a hub of coal mining and steel production. Today, the city is just as well-known for its’ professional sports ...

Christmas at Omni Bedford Springs Resort

There are 2 gorgeous Omni properties in the state of Pennsylvania. One is located in downtown Pittsburgh and the other in Bedford Springs, a small town in the Allegheny mountains. Many famous ...

Attraction of the Week: Season’s Greetings at the U.S. Botanical Gardens in D.C.

Washington D.C. is home to a number of fun, free, and festive holiday attractions. While hotels in the area can be a bit pricey, most museums and several holiday attractions will cost you absolutely ...

5 Christmas Attractions in Downtown Pittsburgh

The festive holiday season is the best time to plan a visit to downtown Pittsburgh. In addition to enjoying great local restaurants, beautiful views of the skyline and bridges, and museums (the Andy ...