THINGS TO DO IN PITTSBURGH & CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA | Pennsylvania Travel Vlog

Welcome to Pennsylvania!

Although I’m a Florida girl now, I’m originally from the slightly chillier state of Pennsylvania. We took a trip over the holidays and split the time between Pittsburgh and my home town, Patton.

Here’s what we did:

PITTSBURGH
*Andy Warhol Bridge & Rachel Carson Bridge – Fun fact, Pittsburgh is home to 446 bridges. You definitely can’t miss them! They may make navigating the city slightly challenging, but they are a beauty to look at.

*North Shore – In the North Shore is where you’ll find Heinz Field where the Pittsburgh Steelers play and PNC Park where the Pittsburgh Pirate play. There are also many sports bars and brewhouses in that area. We ventured to that side of town to visit the Carnegie Science Center, but sadly the science center was closed.

*Primanti Brothers – A Pittsburgh legend, Primanti Brothers originated in the city and are famous for their “almost famous” sandwiches. They are unique because they come with hand-cut fries and vinegar based coleslaw on them. I recommend the Pittsburgher or the roast beef sandwich!

*Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh – We stayed here while we were in Pittsburgh and absolutely loved it! It is very artsy and instagramable. It was also comfortable and clean. Here is the the link to my hotel tour video I made while staying there for more information on the hotel:

*PPG Place – PPG Place is a complex downtown. During the holiday season, they have an iceskating rink in the center of the plaza!

*Point State Park – Point State Park is where the Allegheny & Monongahela rivers meet, forming the Ohio River. It is also where Fort Duquesne once stood in 1754, as it was established by the French and taken over by the English.

*Monongahela Incline – There is a lot of cool history associated with Pittsburgh’s inclines. Built in 1870, the Monongahela Incline is the oldest continuously operating funicular in the United States. It’s only $3.50 for a roundtrip ticket up & down. at the top, you’ll find Mount Washington.

*Grand Concourse – In Station Square, you’ll find the Grand Concourse. It is an old train station turned restaurant, and it is extremely beautiful inside!

*Strip District – The Strip District’s streets are lined with indoor & outdoor markets, grocers, and gourmet food. You can experience a wide variety of treats, culture, and stock up on your Pittsburgh Steelers merch.

*Union Station – The Union Station, also known as the Penn Station, was once another train station. Now it is an apartment complex, The Pennsylvanian Apartments. I love the architecture and the beautiful lights. It’s great for snapping a few photos!

CENTRAL PA
*Schwab Estate & Mount Assisi Gardens – Located in Loretto, PA, these grounds were once the grounds and summer home of Charles Schwab, Andrew Carnegie’s trusted lieutenant and the first president of the United States Steel Corporation. It is a beautiful place to visit, walk around, and to take photos.

*Horseshoe Curve – The Hourseshoe Curve was completed in 1854 to lessen the grade to the summit of the Allegheny Mountains. Now, there is a Railroaders Memorial Museum where you can check out some exhibits and history on the Curve. You can also take the incline (or stairs) up the hillside to unwind at the trackside observation park and watch as the many trains roll by. Here’s a link to another video I made on Altoona’s Horseshoe Curve:

*Blue Knob All Seasons Resort – Blue Knob is a ski resort in Claysburg. It is the highest skiable mountain in PA. They have snow tubing, snowboarding, and other fun stuff to do! For our first time ever snowboarding (or skiing), I think we did pretty good!

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For a funnier version of our trip, check out Andrew’s Pennsylvania Travel Vlog: