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27 Heritage Festivals and Holiday Events in Southwestern Pennsylvania: Christmas Edition
Southwestern Pennsylvania’s holiday season is a vibrant tapestry of twinkling lights, heartfelt parades, and immersive heritage experiences that honor the region’s rich industrial, immigrant, and Appalachian roots. From the electric…
by Brett CobbeyNov 12 No comments -
Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Pittsburgh 2025
Listings have been updated for 2025! It’s time for Christmas lights in Pittsburgh! The unofficial kickoff in Pittsburgh is typically Light Up Night, which is back again for 2025. This…
by Brett CobbeyNov 12 13 comments -
Top 30 Heritage Festivals near Pittsburgh (October 2025)
Fall is in full swing during the month of October, with outdoor activities galore! Pumpkin festivals and haunted house attractions are at their peak, coinciding with the annual display of…
by Brett CobbeySep 12 No comments -
Haunted Attractions Near State College, PA (2025)
Here is a list of haunted houses near State College, PA and areas with a 2-hour drive of Penn State’s Main Campus – updated for 2025! This list includes hayrides, trails…
by Brett CobbeySep 9 No comments -
Haunted Attractions and Places Near Morgantown, WV (2025)
Here is a list of haunted houses in Morgantown, WV and nearby areas – updated for 2025! This list includes hayrides, trails and other Halloween attractions across northern West Virginia, plus…
by Brett CobbeySep 9 No comments -
Haunted Attractions Near Philadelphia, PA (2025)
Here is a list of haunted houses in Philadelphia, PA and nearby areas – updated for 2025! This list includes hayrides, trails and other Halloween attractions across southeastern Pennsylvania. There are…
by Brett CobbeySep 8 No comments -
Haunted Attractions Near Cleveland, OH (2025)
Here is a list of haunted houses in Cleveland, Ohio and nearby areas – updated for 2025! This list includes hayrides, trails and other Halloween attractions across northeastern Ohio. There are…
by Brett CobbeySep 5 No comments -
Haunted Houses and Attractions near Pittsburgh (2025)
Here is the complete list of haunted houses and attractions in Pittsburgh, PA and nearby areas – updated for 2025! This list includes hayrides, trails and other Halloween attractions across…
by Brett CobbeySep 1 19 comments -
27 Suburban Hotels Outside of Pittsburgh (But Within Reach of Downtown)
Many visitors to Pittsburgh look for hotels close to Downtown, but don’t want to stay in the city center in order to avoid traffic and difficult parking. They would prefer…
by Brett CobbeyAug 14 1 comment -
The Legend of the Blue Lady of Woodland Hall at Chatham University
Chatham University, located on Woodland Road in Pittsburgh, is renowned not only for its academic programs but also for its rich tapestry of ghostly legends, with the Blue Lady of…
by Brett CobbeyAug 11 1 comment -
Allergy and Gluten-Friendly Restaurants in Pittsburgh
Below is a list of 25 allergy and gluten-friendly restaurants in Pittsburgh. Each entry includes Municipality, Address, Price Range, Allergy Rating, Overall Rating, Website, and a brief summary. The list…
by Brett CobbeyAug 8 2 comments -
33 Colleges in Pittsburgh: Western PA’s Complete Guide
There are many colleges in Pittsburgh! From community colleges to world-renowned universities, there is something for everyone. No matter if you are from the western Pennsylvania area, or outside of…
by Brett CobbeyAug 7 3 comments -
30+ Hotels Near Downtown Pittsburgh
Below is a comprehensive list of over 30 hotels located mainly in Downtown, the North Shore, the Strip District and Oakland sections of Pittsburgh. There are also a few outliers,…
by Brett CobbeyJul 15 1 comment -
50+ Public Golf Courses in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh region boasts an impressive array of public golf courses, catering to golfers of all skill levels with a diverse range of pricing, layouts, and challenges. Nestled amidst the…
by Brett CobbeyJul 11 No comments -
Top Haunted Houses in Eastern Ohio – 2023
Here is a compiled list of haunted houses in eastern Ohio. Updates for the 2023 Halloween season are now underway! This list includes hayrides, trails and other Halloween attractions in…
by Brett CobbeySep 3 1 comment -
Pittsburgh’s Sunny Count – How Often is it Cloudy in Pittsburgh?
“How often is it cloudy in Pittsburgh? I wonder how many sunny days in Pittsburgh there are each year…” A co-worker of mine innocently asked this back in 1997 as…
by Brett CobbeyJan 27 3 comments -
Jumonville Glen
Jumonville Glen lies along Chestnut Ridge, southeast of Uniontown, not far from the Summit Inn on Route 40 or from Camp Jumonville. It is administered and maintained by the National…
by Brett CobbeyJan 11 No comments -
The Biddle Brothers Escape: A True Crime Story of Betrayal in Pittsburgh
In the early morning hours of January 29, 1902, convicted murderers Jack & Ed Biddle escaped from the Allegheny Jail in Pittsburgh, PA. The Biddle Brothers were helped by the…
by Brett CobbeyJan 11 No comments -
Haunted Places in Pittsburgh – Spooky Urban Legends
These haunted places in Pittsburgh, PA may be scattered across western Pennsylvania, but have one thing in common: an urban legend based on paranormal activity, developed over years and decades. …
by Brett CobbeyJan 11 12 comments -
Downtown Pittsburgh History: 7 Sites
Whether you are a first-time visitor to Pittsburgh, or a daily commuter to Downtown, you have probably noticed various historical buildings and remnants intertwined with the modern landscape. Here is…
by Brett CobbeyJan 4 No comments -
Top 10 Things to Do in Pittsburgh, PA: Tourist Essentials & Insider Tips
New to Pittsburgh? If you are planning to visit the Steel City soon, or are having guests from out of town visiting, this list is for you. Pittsburgh is a…
by Brett CobbeyDec 29 No comments -
Things To Do in Pittsburgh With Kids
Pittsburgh and the surrounding western Pennsylvania area have plenty of kid-friendly attractions. Here is a list of some of the things to do in Pittsburgh with kids… Kennywood What true…
by Brett CobbeyNov 7 No comments -
The Ultimate Guide to Heritage Festivals in Pittsburgh
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, many of these festivals in Pittsburgh have been postponed, modified or cancelled. Be sure to visit their websites before attending. The information below is relevant for…
by Brett CobbeyMay 19 No comments -
28 Historical Attractions in Pittsburgh, PA
Here are 28 of the top historical attractions in and around Pittsburgh, PA to visit. These sites are representative of southwestern PA history and are generally open to the public…
by Brett CobbeyJan 4 2 comments -
Skiing near Pittsburgh (Top 10 Resorts)
Here is a quick guide to the many options for skiing near Pittsburgh, PA. These resorts are great for snowboarding and (usually) snowtubing as well. Many of the resorts are…
by Brett CobbeyDec 23 1 comment -
Cemetery Tours in Pittsburgh & Southwestern Pennsylvania
Cemetery tours in Pittsburgh have become more popular in recent years. Whether this is due to an increasing interest in history, or the realization of the beauty that many cemeteries…
by Brett CobbeyJul 10 No comments -
North Park Gravity Hill – (Pittsburgh PA)
There is a location at a secluded intersection in North Park, Pittsburgh, PA known to locals as “Gravity Hill”. It is one of many such locations across the country (and…
by Brett CobbeyJun 29 1 comment -
McCandless / Northern Allegheny Heritage Center : 2019 Schedule of Events
The McCandless / Northern Allegheny Heritage Center has released their 2019 schedule of events. Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place at the Heritage Center located at 830 Aufman…
by Brett CobbeyApr 19 No comments -
Visiting Historic Brownsville, PA
Once the gateway to the West, historic Brownsville PA weathered the rise and fall of coal and steel in Western Pennsylvania. Settled in the late 18th century along the winding…
by Joseph PhillipsMar 19 4 comments -
The Legend of 13 Bends
The story of 13 Bends is well known, persistent ghost story in the Pittsburgh area, and is the perfect example of how a loose collection of facts, exaggerations and locations…
by Brett CobbeyApr 27 17 comments -
Museums In Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania is fortunate to have numerous museums keeping its diverse history alive. Here is but a sample of these museums, big and small, that lie in Pittsburgh and the…
by Brett CobbeyFeb 13 No comments -
Providence Meeting House – Perryopolis Quaker Church
This building stands as a memorial to the early Quaker pioneers of the “Little Redstone” Settlement. The Quakers of the “Little Redstone” group were religiously conservative and remained so until…
by Providence Meeting House and Cemetery, Inc.Feb 5 2 comments -
About This Site
Pittsburgh Heritage & Tourism serves as a hub for the promotion and awareness of Pittsburgh’s attractions and events, with a particular focus on historical and heritage resources. This site aims…
by Brett CobbeyJan 24 3 comments -
Escape Rooms Around Pittsburgh
Escape rooms around Pittsburgh are here and growing as this national and international trend has crept into southwestern Pennsylvania. An escape room is a game in which a group of…
by Brett CobbeyJan 24 No comments -
Father Rapp’s Seat (Harmony, PA)
Father Rapp’s Trail Entrance A unique point of interest is situated on the edge of town in Harmony, PA: a stone-carved “chair” on a steep…
by Brett CobbeyFeb 21 No comments
