The Frick Greenhouse
The Greenhouse on the grounds of the Frick estate in Pittsburgh, Penn., Clayton, served the family from 1897 to 1970. It provided fresh flowers for their home, and really, this post is just an excuse to …
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Clayton and the Frick Art Museum
I love interesting historic homes, so of course we stopped to tour Clayton while in Pittsburgh. Clayton was the Victorian home of coke- (relating to coal, not drugs) and steel-magnate Henry Clay Frick and his …
Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning
Doug and I took a tour of the Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh. We arrived early, though, so wandered the halls on the second floor, trying doors, and …
Heinz Memorial Chapel
The Heinz Memorial Chapel in Pittsburgh will have you saying “Wow!” out loud when you enter. It’s beautiful on the outside, but it’s the 23 exquisite stained-glass windows on the inside that make it worth …
Roadside Attractions En Route to Pittsburgh
We were hot on the trail on some quirky items as we made our way to Pittsburgh. First up was Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium in Orrtanna, Penn. The Elephant “museum” is basically …
Duquesne Incline
Doug absolutely loves visiting viewpoints – be it riding in a tram or gondola or funicular, or walking up a tower, or hiking up a mountain. I, on the other hand, usually feel like we’ve …
President James Buchanan Sites in Mercersburg, Penn.
A rainy April day had us once again chasing sites related to one of the worst US Presidents, our 15th President, James Buchanan. A refresher: Buchanan served immediately before Lincoln and his choice to take …
Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike
Did you know there is a 13-mile stretch of abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike that you can bike or walk on, and experience what the apocalypse might feel like? This section of highway near Breezewood, PA, was …
National Museum of the American Coverlet
We stopped by the National Museum of the American Coverlet in Bedford, PA because…well, why not? Did we know anything about coverlets? Nope, but we know a little bit more now. Let’s start by clearing up …
The Great Utz Chip Trip (Factory Tour)
Why yes, this is another item that’s been on the to do list for years and is only now finally accomplished. The Utz Chip Trip Tour is literally in the same town (Hanover, PA) where …