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5 Places to Enjoy the Beautiful Pittsburgh Skyline

“The City of Bridges” skyline frequently ranks right up there amongst the best in the US. I would put Chicago at number 1, NYC at number 2, followed by the amazing & underrated ...

Get Crazy, Get Wild. Let’s Party, Get Loud! Touring the Jersey Shore House in Seaside Heights

“It’s T-shirt time!” Cab’s are here!” We got a situation” “Gym, Tan, Laundry.” “Yeah Buddy!” “Party’s here!” If these ...

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 Borgata in Atlantic City

Atlantic City is often referred to as the Vegas of the East Coast. While it may lack some of the glamour, amenities, uniqueness, and non-gaming related attractions of Sin City, it’s your best ...

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 ...

Duquesne Incline: A Bird’s Eye View of Pittsburgh

The must-do while visiting Pittsburgh is taking a ride on the iconic funicular railway, the Duquesne Incline, up to Mt. Washington. It was the first thing I did on my first road trip over 10 years ...

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 ...

Pittsburgh’s Bicycle Heaven: The World’s Largest Bicycle Museum

Pittsburgh is an underrated city with lots of unique sights to explore. During my time living here, I have discovered a few hidden gems. If you are into quirky, oddball attractions, then you will ...