7 Off the Beaten Path Must Do's for New Pittsburghers

Featured above, the "Gambling Room" at the Bayernhof Museum, just north of the City limits.

If you're a new Pittsburgher, someone has probably told you to check out the Strip District, and the Warhol, and a Steelers game. They're right. You should! But what about these?  Here are a few deeper cuts where we love to send both new Pittsburghers and holiday visitors! 

1. Rodef Shalom’s biblical botanical garden (Shadyside) 
2. Bayernhof Museum (just north of Sharpsburg/Aspinwall)
3. Bicycle Heaven  https://www.bicycleheaven.org/. (Northside)
4. If you can get into one of the telescope nights at the Allegheny Observatory, it’s absolutely wonderful 
5. Check out any production by Quantum Theater - it's always site specific, and their seasons usually mix new work and re-imaginings of old favorites - Moon for the Misbegotten just closed at Longvue Country Club and was gorgeous. 
6. Carrie Furnace is a must do - just wow. 
7. The Alcosan annual open house. For someone as nerdily obsessed with infrastructure as we are, it's an absolute delight. Get the 2025 date on your calendar now!