Pittsburgh & Its Countryside

Pittsburgh and Its Countryside is a region full of history, great food, and cool activities. The "Steel City," surrounded by the Three Rivers, is full of beautiful bridges and its countryside has some unique traits of its own. Pittsburgh is home to world-class museums and cultural arts institutions, sprawling public parks and one of the world's most recognizable cityscapes.

Cities in this region include: Ambridge, Butler, East Berlin, Ellwood City, Indiana, Monroeville, New Castle, New Wilmington, Pittsburgh, Washington

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Baked: A Bread Trail

These trails rise to the occasion

Beautiful Byways

Road trippers and scenery-seekers rejoice.

Chopped: A Charcuterie Trail

Savory is the new sweet

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Outdoor Adventures

Pennsylvania County Fairs

Nothing says summer like eating funnel cake and riding a Ferris wheel! Pennsylvania is home to some of our country’s most historic and well-known county fairs. Experience exceptional fair fun at these ...

City Life

July Events & Festivals

July is heating up in Pennsylvania! From high-energy festivals to family fun and outdoor thrills, can’t-miss events are popping off across the state. Make the most of every weekend—PA’s summer lineup ...

Foodie Fun

Mouthwatering Hot Dog Hot Spots in PA

Franks, footlongs, red hots, weenies, or simply hot dogs — whatever you call these tasty treats, Pennsylvania’s strong German roots make us one of the hottest spots to find them. In fact, one PA town ...

Outdoor Adventures

Lesser-Known Water Trails in PA

Home to more than 2,000 miles of water trails in 28 designated waterways, Pennsylvania’s outdoors is the place to be when temps soar into the 90s. Many trails offer easy access and close to home oppor ...

Must-See Pittsburgh

Butler

Indiana

Carnegie Science Center

Events

09/11/24 - 09/11/25

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt

629 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016! Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure...

01/16/25 - 12/31/25

Free Admission for Teachers Every Day in 2025 at Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh

267 N Shore Drive
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212

Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh is offering free admission for teachers every day in 2025. With lessons in physics, psychology, and visual arts, MOI serves as an inspiring resource for educators to int...

05/16/25 - 08/15/25

Butler Moon Markets

Main Street
Butler, Pennsylvania 16001

Moon Markets Butler City 2025 is ready to hit Main Street in Butler PA on the third Friday night of every month, May through August, from 5pm to 9pm! 🌙⭐️See who is participating by joining the events...

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