Roadside attraction! No formal trail but clearly commonly utilized path. A little scramble down to…read morethe creek bed and across from the road. Cool little pit stop life your in the area.

Update: July 2021 . . . I have been here several times now,…read moreand I don't think it is working . . . I do not feel or look any younger, and in fact, I think I have aged even more since my last visit here . . . and gained a few more pounds (sad face). LOL ----------------------- Previous review: This is one of those odd and quirky, yet cool, locations that hardly anyone knows about.  This little landmark was built sometime in the 1930s, and is located just within the boundary of North Park.  It almost appears to be some sort of ancient tomb, but inside lies a springhouse, and the water is still trickling away, which creates quite an echo of sound.  Pretty easy to find, just a little bit off the beaten path.  Cheers!

What a neat art installation! We were just walking around downtown in the evening, when I turned my…read morehead and thought, 'woah!' It adds a bit of fun into the middle of the city. I didn't get the chance to learn who made it or the meaning behind it, but it's really pretty. Also makes for a great photo op ;)

"Garrison Canal" is a piece of artwork that was designed by artist Andrea Polli and installed in…read morethe Garrison Place alley between Liberty Avenue and Exchange Way. The artwork consists of thousands of lights that were recycled from the "Energy Flow" art on the Rachel Carson Bridge. According to the website for the artwork, Polli describes the artwork as waves of big-data lights under which visitors "swim." The lights change color in response to the weather. Recently late in the evening, my husband and I walked under this artwork. The shimmering lights looked very beautiful. Unfortunately, a man stopped and really stared at us, and even my husband felt worried that we would be robbed. We were not harmed at all (phew!), but I recommend that people walk with a buddy and keep a safe distance from others.

If you are new to Pittsburgh, the name can be a bit confusing, but it refers to being a literal…read morestrip of land between the river and steeper banks. Although some also say it is from the strip mills that were once in the area. Regardless of how it got its name, it is a wonderful place that anyone spending time in Pittsburgh should visit! There are restaurants of every variety. Polish, Vietnamese, seafood, Italian and the original Primanti Brothers location! There is a winery, butcher shop, places to buy kitchen items, a spice store, tons of Pittsburgh themed sports and souvenir shops. Candy stores, Pittsburgh popcorn. Maybe the most known entity is Wholey's Market with their amazing selection of fresh seafood. The strip is always busy during the day, especially on Saturday and Sunday. It is a little less crazy in the evenings because a lot of the retail stores are only open until 5, but there are still plenty of great spots to grab a bite. It is easily walkable and there are a wide variety of parking options (a municipal garage near one end, surface lots, metered spots and some businesses (like Wholey's) have their own lots. What is great is that anyone can enjoy the Strip District. You can enjoy time with your family, wander on your own, have a girls day our or have a date day. So many fun things to choose from. Definitely one of the top Pittsburgh "things to do"

Yes it's a must see strip. Lots of food places , something for everyone. Cafes to choose from …read more Shopping , road side vendors. We went to play mini golf, amazing place , it's huge, kids area is separate, restaurants is separate, people host birthdays, there is a bar, but lots of shops closes at 4 pm on a Sunday .

Strawberry Way is an alley in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh that's been transformed into an…read moreeclectic outdoor seating area that attracts people from all walks of life: business professionals, students and artists. The street has been painted in a vibrant and funky pattern and in the summer months filled with multi-colored tables and chairs. The seating area provides a fun experience for lunch hour or just to take a break and enjoy the views of surrounding buildings. This is one of those little gems I'd love to stumble across as a tourist in another city. Definitely worth enjoying and not taking for granted as a city resident or area local.

Fun, funky, quiet, an oasis. This little neighborhood alley can be anything you want it to be. The…read morewalkway has been painted in a multitude of colors/shapes and there are planters and tables and chairs throughout to take a load off and just relax. If you need a spot to unwind, come on down!

This is a very eye-catching piece of art! It's located on the Carnegie Mellon campus, within view…read moreof the street. After spotting it when driving by, we walked back to take a closer look. Sculptures of several people walk up a 100 foot tall steel pole, while additional figures are situated at the base, looking up at the others. It was designed by Jonathan Borofsky and is one of two copies. We really enjoyed checking out this piece!

The City of East Liverpool is a great place to live. With beautiful Thompson Park and Broadway…read moreWharf to relax and enjoy Mother Nature, Museum of Ceramics and Lou Holtz Hall of Fame to learn about the history of the area. To the previous comment about the traffic cams.... slow down and you wont get a ticket. They allow you to break the law by 9 mph before getting a ticket.

The Mattress Factory excels at site-specific imersive installation art, and their permanent…read morecollection has some origami art by some of the biggest names in installation art. The museum also hosts private events, a few of which I've attended, and they were outstanding. The staff are very welcoming. The museum gives back to the local community in a big way.

I've visited the Mattress Factory many times over the years, and it's always a place I enjoy…read morereturning to. I love the main building and how the exhibits are constantly changing, while some of the iconic spaces--like the mirror rooms--remain favorites that you can always count on seeing again. During this visit, I noticed the Dollhouse building has been completely redone. The new exhibit is much darker and heavier in tone, which honestly made me a little disappointed since the dollhouse installation used to be a staple of my visits and something I always looked forward to. The third building had construction going on on the first floor, but from what I could see it looks like it's going to be an incredible new display once it's finished. I was also a little sad to see the delayed recorder projector piece gone, but the new installation in its place was still interesting. One thing I still absolutely love is the water flowing down the handrails--it's such a small detail but always one of my favorite parts of the experience. Overall, it's still a place I enjoy visiting and seeing how the exhibits evolve over time.

This is my 2nd time taking advantage of this event and it was as delightful the second time as it…read morewas the first. First of all, it's free. I believe they announced there were 53 sites handing out cookies. We didn't make it to nearly half of the venues but it did allow us a visit to Lawrenceville for shopping nonetheless, cookies or not, so fulfilled the intention of the event and we left some money in the town shopping for furniture, shoes, chocolate, pastry, signed book, artwork, earrings, at the very least and having both breakfast and lunch. Oh, and the cookies provided came with the corresponding recipe. Not too shabby, I'd say!

Love getting to do this tour every year. Living in Bloomfield makes it so convenient to enjoy…read moreeverything that is Butler Street all year round. This however is so much fun and really brings the holiday spirit!

Great selection of trees and friendly staff! Convenient and easy. Will definitely become our go-to…read morespot for our Christmas Tree each year.

Great place for Christmas trees. Lots of perfectly shaped trees to choose from. Very nice and…read morehelpful workers had a tree cut down and put on the roof of my car super fast and with care.

You don't have to shell out any Dough to visit the Doughboy, because of course it's free…read more This is a popular little roundabout with an ice sculpture in the middle of it... actually it's a "nice sculpture" but google dictate hates me. Having said that, an ice sculpture would probably survive here for several months a year in icy Pitt. So it's pretty awesome, and one which is located in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighbourhood. As you can see Barbie came here, and like her, it adds a nice little bit of culture and artistic flavour to the neighbourhood.