My boyfriend and I came here a couple years ago and were so excited to return. Since it's over an…read morehour away from Pittsburgh, we planned a weekend getaway to Somerset with two of our friends and came on the last Saturday of the season. We had trouble finding it at first... My gps took us to a barn and said "you have arrived at your destination "... To me, there are few things that are scarier than being lost on a dark country road. I called Huston's and the woman I spoke to was very helpful and gave us the appropriate directions from our location. For $18 a person, it's not a cheap haunted attraction. Although, the house, hayride and corn maze are all included in the price, making it not too bad of a deal. It was super cold when we arrived. So, to warm up I ordered a hot chocolate and my boyfriend got a coffee. It was only $2.25 for both . Unfortunately, you cannot take drinks in to the house, so we kind of had to chug them before going in. The house was awesome- my favorite parts were the clown house where you wore 3D glasses and the walk over the swamp was pretty cool as well. Next, you take a hayride over to a haunted area in the woods. After you walk through there you go back onto the tractor and are taken to a haunted maze. I was disappointed in the maze this year.. It wasn't hard to navigate and there wasn't anyone scaring you in the maze, making it kind of pointless. Our favorite guy of the night was beetle juice! Not sure if he owns the place or what, but he was extremely welcoming when we arrived and asked us how we liked it when we were done with the house, hayride and maze. He was super friendly and his costume was awesome- he even sounded exactly like beetle juice. Overall, it's a great haunted attraction, but not worth it if you are coming from Pittsburgh just for the house and not staying over night. As a weekend getaway, I really enjoyed it and plan to return in the future!

Wowza! Fist class and first rate haunted house! We will be back! Well worth the money. We even paid…read morethe extra to go to the front of the line. Worth every penny! Do the whole attraction, you won't be disappointed!

I last reviewed the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival twelve years ago (!!!), when I was still a…read moreregular and went every year. Now though? Well...now I'm not a regular and I don't go every year. I actually took a long break and skipped attending the Fair for many years. I reached a point where I couldn't justify paying the entrance fee to hear the same jokes as the year prior, or to spend more money shopping for trinkets I didn't need. So once one of their regular performers retired, I took it as a sign and I stepped away. That was until that regular came out of retirement - that was enough reason for me to come back; so I figure now is as good a time as any to update my review of the Ren Fair overall. On a positive note: there are now multiple new performers at this Ren Fair. I was very happy to spend a full day walking around hearing new music, watching new acts, and so forth. (I especially appreciated the new additions after walking by a returning comedy act and hearing the exact same jokes that I remembered from "BC"...you know, "Before COVID"...) Something else has changed in the years since I last visited the Fair. There's a relatively new app on the block now called TikTok - you might have heard of it. Well let me tell you, nerds like me love it. And we post about the shenanigans we get into, such as going to the local Ren Fair. Well videos of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival took off this year, and they definitely got the attention of some new attendees. So for the first time that I can remember, when I drove out this year, traffic to get into the Fair was backed up not just onto the road...but onto I-70 itself. (I'll interrupt my own story time now to admit there might have been other factors too...but I vividly remember seeing NUMEROUS TikTok videos about the Ren Fair, way more than usual. Make of this anecdote what you will.) The additional foot traffic was good for the Fair I'm sure, but there's really not that much this Fair can do in the way of expanding to accommodate said foot traffic. The crowds being what they were, I didn't even attempt to watch the jousts. I also made sure I planned my day and got to other shows super early so I could find a seat for them. Final thoughts: it was good to see some updates to the Fair lineup this year. But generally speaking, my visit felt like 'same Ren Fair, different year'...yet was simultaneously the busiest weekend I can remember. Go figure. I'm most likely to come back to this Ren Fair if: 1) My favorite performer continues to come back. 2) My friends want to go. Otherwise, I'm probably skipping. It's not that the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival itself is bad; it's that after being a regular for literal decades, I'm OK with no longer being an annual patron. (And my wallet is OK with that decision, too!)

Great time for the entire family! Spacious grounds with lots of activities including food & drink,…read moreartisan shops, live shows, live bands, games, rides and lots of sights to see. Located in West Newton just outside of Pittsburgh is a 16th century medieval amusement park open for 6 weekends from late Aug through late Sept. most every vendor only accepts cash so take a lot with you cause it's not a cheap outing. ATM's are located near the front gate just in case. We visited many vendors with a wide array of products but one that stood out was Adventure Armory owned by Laurel. Great sword and shield woodworks. They sell painted and bare wood armory pieces. Very cool! She was very cool and great with the kids. A must stop for kids of all ages! All and all a fun day in a magical world whether you go in costume or plain clothes it's definitely worth the drive to experience times of past. The BIG Show had to be the Jousting at the outdoor arena. Very cool!! Highly recommended! Looking forward to visiting again next year!

Family friendly fun! My husband and I met some friends here on a Friday night. It's a small venue,…read morebut filled with family fun. We went on the haunted hayride and had a blast. When it was time to exit the hayride, I lost a gemstone ring as I was brushing off hay. The staff pitched in with flashlights and helped search. They resumed the search the next morning and called me as soon as they found my ring---a proverbial needle in a haystack! So thankful to have experience such honesty!

A really adorable bit of country, and perfect fall fun for kids during the day. I find the whole…read morecorn maze concept impressive, and this one was pretty expansive, and there were stamps you had to get throughout. The hardest part was actually finding your way out, and we did this during the day, I have a hunch that the real fun is at night. They have flashlights for rent, and on top of finding the stamps, I think it gets pretty spooky in there. The kids were loving the haunted hayrides during the daylight though, so they seemed to have found a good balance between frightening and fun. They had little fair games, pumpkins for carving and your typical concessions-the corn sling shot was the best...and we were lucky enough to be there for a zombie flash mob done by what must have been an all ages dance class, very cute. Not a lot for the adults to do/look at while the kids are running around except sit by the fire pit and sip cider, but there are worse things!

I love the nostalgia of a drive-in flick. I drove an hour frm West Mifflin, PA to experience said…read morenostalgia for a first-run movie: Top Gun: Maverick. First, be warned they accept cash only for everything -- admission and food. I was glad i saw the info posted before going. There are 3 screens, 2 movies each ne after the other, all first-runs, and one common concession stand and restrooms. The restroom was clean and there were toilet paper and paper towels before the movie began (and no line on a Friday night). There was a line for the concessions but it moved along. My complaint of the evening?? How hard is it to pop fresh popcorn?? That IS a prime staple if going to any movie. It was soooOoooOo stale. Though they gathered from the usual popcorn case, there was no popping in evidence, but rather huge bags of it in the corner. Very sad (a movie-going crime) and why i gave 4 vs 5 stars. Pricing was to be expected -- 14 bucks for a hotdog, large fountain soda, and medium popcorn. Parking was easy,viewing was good. Sound was on a particular FM station they let you know via a flyer they give when you arrive and pay. Price is per person (i paid 9 dollars for adult price). Exiting was easy. The drive home was torrential downpours and scary but not affecting this review or movie-going experience!

Bring your own food! I'm still gagging over the overdone…read morecorn dog that was COLD! I got a corn dog and a diet Mt Dew. He got 2 hot dogs, fries, a fountain drink, and a not full large popcorn. I'm out $40 bucks and disgusted. Did I mention the 8 young men in the concession stand patting themselves on the back for how well they did on the BURNT 8 inch pizza they handed over to some sucker that paid $15 for it! Or the one cussing because he burned a funnel cake and had to start over? I'm hungry. I'm pissed. And I should have insisted on stopping at Sheetz for a hoagie that would have been made to order and affordable. Don't let drive in "nostalgia" get the better of you here. This place is nothing short of NASTY and over priced. To make things worse, the Golf Cart Gestapo decided my little Ford EcoSport was a full blown SUV, not the car the State calls it when I register it or the insurance company insured it as, or the dealership sold it to me as, and we were ORDERED to park in the BACK ROW with the oversized and full sized TRUCKS! The place wasn't even close to being full except for the big trucks in the last row that could all see over the broken down shed in the middle of the lot, which we needed to move twice to see over. I'll give it to the owner for giving my $20 admission fee back despite the Gestapo input. The $40 I lost on that disgusting crap they called food couldn't be recouped, but I can report them to the health department for what that concession stand was serving and how they were putting it together! To think, I was a huge supporter when this place was begging for help to stay open. So much for nostalgia. Especially when the price for a seat at the luxury cinema costs the same as here, (a perk of being a Senior Citizen), and you don't get accosted for sitting where you can SEE the movie, even if it's only one and not a double feature. I won't say don't waste your time, because I still love the drive in movie experience, I just won't be having that experience at Brownsville Drive In ever again. As for the Golf Cart Gestapo, your face was priceless when I got my money back, despite your racing down to talk to the owner before I could, and despite the "No Refund" sign in the window, and despite you barking I was getting nothing but kicked out. EDIT...By their own website photos, Actual SUVs are parked throughout the lot and NOT in the back row. Sad. All I wanted was a nice night out. Beware the Golf Cart Gestapo. What I failed to mention earlier was the number of times I said "We're moving, leave us alone. Shut up, leave us alone, we're moving". What a horrible experience!

This review is of the fairgrounds, NOT the Christmas show vendors…read more The parking lot would benefit from gravel walkways. It was a muddy, sloppy mess. I'm glad I wore duck boots. The bathrooms were horrible. I am not referring to port-a-johns. I am referring to the brick and mortar female bathroom. In the ceiling is a hole with a bird's nest poking through. All the corners had extensive spider webs. Three stalls??? Perhaps they need to re-think that number. The ability to take a trolley ride was nice touch.

Do you have to be a redneck to enjoy the county fair? Not necessarily, but it helps. Seriously…read morethough, it's more helpful if you are a firm believer and supporter of 4-H clubs, agriculture and the farming community for starters. A trip to the county fair should not be overlooked and taken for granted. One can easily find themselves on activity overload in no time at all, so be sure to pace yourself. The fair is held for a full week if a one day visit is not enough. If you have never been to a county fair, here is a list of what one should expect: Lots of food vendors. Healthy eating is not an option but you should check each place for safe sanitary conditions and practices. You will see lots of animals. Mainly farm animals, though I did see 2 camels at the petting zoo exhibit. I enjoyed visiting the rabbit section and seeing the various horse breeds. Lots of exhibits. Mainly items that were submitted for judging. Photographs, homemade wine and beer, quilts, baked goods, floral arrangements, canned fruits and vegetables, quiltwork, crochet and needlework, and so much more. You will hear live music, watch a tractor pull, demolition derby or bottle rocket launch, attend a square dance social, observe milking parlor demonstrations, watch live bees at work, or just simply opt to find a nice spot to sit, and people-watch. You never know, you might just spot a few rednecks in the crowd!

What's more quintessential summer bucket list than a drive-in movie!!!!…read more Evergreen Drive-In has been doing drive-ins for way longer than I've been alive and they know how to make the experience perfect! With three movie screens and lots, you always have options to pick from when coming to a movie. We were prepared for large crowds as we went for Toy Story 5's opening weekend. You can arrive earlier than the listed box office time. We showed up at 6:30 and drove right in! Come early, grab a spot, and enjoy the summer! We came hungry so we stopped by the Concession Stand. They do request that you don't bring your own food... and you won't be disappointed with the options. We, of course, grabbed the commemorative large popcorn bucket.. it was the perfect amount for 4 adults! I also snagged a Pepperoni Roll, large coke, and a box of Bunch-a-Crunch! The prices are reasonable and help to keep this community icon up and running for years to come. As you enter, they give you a list of rules and a small bag for any trash. Both of these keep the place clean and avoid any issues throughout the night. I cannot wait to come back for more movies all summer long!!

Great theatre!! Staff is very friendly and helpful. Great place for people of all ages.read more

I love haunted houses and this one was lovely. The characters interact with you in line and…read moreactually make you wonder what the heck is going on in the best of ways. I left happy with a pocket full of beans (if you know you know). The sets are really cool. Highly recommended. Truly a homegrown ain't done by artists that know how to keep a theme. At one point we made a furry joke and someone in the haunt scared us and asked who said the comment about there being furries here. They told us this was a place for everyone (in a playful way) and we explained we are indeed pro-furry! It was a lot of fun! Highly recommended and well worth the price for the 3 floors. The midway was like a few low effort booths that had some aiming games and some merch (that was honestly really cool). The buried alive experience is also so worth it.

Just saw the production of "Hair" at this theatre. It's a small sized, quaint theatre for an…read moreintimate performance. No bad seats for a view of the stage. Restrooms were adequate and there are hangers for your coats, free of charge. They served refreshments with donations requested and I was allowed to take bottled water into the theatre. All around, a good time was had.

A vibrant community theater with adult programs and children's theater. I saw the Play That Goes…read moreWrong and the audience was howling with laughter. Very well attended performance. I will be coming back for more!