Historic house makes you feel at home. The owner is happy to share the history of this beautiful…read moreHarmonite home. Quaint in the Old Economy district of Ambridge, delicious home cooked breakfasts. Close to local restaurants and breweries too! Free parking. Convenient to main highways leading north and south including to Pittsburgh.

We have stayed in many B&B's and this was by far our best experience…read more Heslet House is a beaufully preseved gem in the Ambridge Historic District. The guest rooms were very clean beautifully appointed with period furniture and a super comfy bed. Breakfast was a multicourse daily feast prepared by Dennis (best eggs!) and Rosemary from locally sourced foods and fresh from the oven muffins baked daily by Rosemary. Dennis and Rosemary join us daily for breakfast where we had lively conversation on an arrange of topics, best being Dennis's extensive knowledge of historic Ambridge and the Harmony Society. The best part of our stay was meeting Dennis and Rosemary. They have created an environment that made us feel as if we were staying with family. Thank you Dennis and Rosemary we are already planning our next visit!

Sunday June 8th Tony Vanoy & I took a tour of the Historical Carrie Blast Furnance once owned by…read moreAndrew Carnegie & later JP Morgan! The tour was a little over 2.5 hrs in the rain sometimes pouring! We left very wet! Our tour guide was a local named Andrew! He was very informative! Recommend if you are in the area and enjoy Historical knowledge!

I am a yinzer through and through and cherish all the history that is Pittsburgh…read more Carrie Furnaces are no different. The tours are incredible and you learn so much. I come from a long line of steelworkers and thought I pretty much knew all there was to know. That was, until the tour. The tour guide was extremely informative. Most of the folks working (volunteering) at Carrie have some connection to the steel industry. In addition to the tour, I have had the privilege of attending events there as well. Yep, they rent out the space. Everything was well put together at the events and having the furances as backdrop took it to the next level. As far as the tours go, I feel so strongly that Pittsburgh natives and tourists alike take one. It's really incredible to learn how much of the country was built because of Carrie.

If you are looking for an amazing place to go for a walk, I highly recommend the Dashield Dam. I…read moresee people walking it every day, no matter the weather, and they are all quite friendly. But I go here to watch the amazing birds. I see Eagles, Wood Duck, Great Blue Heron, Gulls, Kingfisher, and a whole lot more. Migrating waterfowl stop here frequently to relax and grab something to eat. It's a great place to fish, too. It's a little tricky to find, so follow your GPS or the helpful signs. It's unique and well worth the trip.

This overlook provides a great view of the city below! It's a very close walk to the Monongahela…read moreIncline, if you take that up to the top of Mt Washington. We came on a beautiful, sunny and hot day, so all the views were great with no clouds. The whole area up there is nice and worth walking to check out the city below as well. Definitely a "must do" for tourists visiting!

Right near the intersection of Grandview and Shiloh, a stunning view of Pittsburgh…read more One year we staged a May Day celebration here, with giant puppets, musicians and dancers, and it was an incredible evening. You are steps away from the business district, where you can find dinner, ice cream, and pubs. Parking is on the street, and although spaces are scarce, they turn over fairly quickly.

An ornate 2,500-pound bronze clock has hung at the corner of Smithfield Street and Fifth Avenue in…read moredowntown Pittsburgh since 1913. On the corner of the downtown Kaufmann's department store, central location in Downtown Pittsburgh made the clock a popular meeting place. The clock was declared a landmark in 1981. A wedding even took place under the clock in 1996. Today the building houses apartments, a hotel and hopefully soon, a Target.

This is the best park. So much to see and do including bike areas, kid ponds with turtles, gardens…read morefor weddings, and lots of water to kayak on. There are several entrances to drive in and exit from. Plus it is all free! If highly recommend just taking a little drive in the morning to check out all the park has to offer.

Amazing trails to run and an amazing playground for kids. Really clean restrooms everywhere.read more

This place is my safe place i go when i need to be alone and do word searches, listen to music,…read morepractice my witchcraft and enjoy nature. Its amazing here! However last time i went the bathroom was covered in pee from the floor to the toilet so i had to leave early. Normally i have epic peaceful experiences, so i dont hold anything against one bad experience because any other time its beautiful and amazing. Its in the middle if no where so sometimes its hard to find an uber back home, but eventually they come lol this place is addictive if you want to me surrounded by beautiful nature and enjoy haunted places . I haven't got the pleasure of seeing any ghosts yet but i hope one day to succeed! Haha

Great place to visit if you have kids. Pack swimsuits and let them play in the water. Cool rocks to…read morefind and beautiful scenery. This was one of my favorite stops. It is an easy hike from the parking spot.

While visiting friends in Ohio we discovered Lanterman's Mill, first built in 1845 and later…read morerestored in 1985. I am a lover of hiking, waterfalls, mills, bridges, gardens, historic places and tranquil spaces. Lanterman's Mill has all of this which makes a visit here nearly perfect. --- If you follow my reviews then you know I have a particular affinity for COVERED BRIDGES. When I discovered this place while doing a Google search of things to see in the area, I did not notice any pictures of a covered bridge. So it was beyond thrilling to walk behind the mill (where it is hidden from street view) and stumble upon it. For me, this was like finding a briefcase of money as I stood in total disbelief for several minutes. Not only was it a delightful surprise, it was beautiful and well maintained to boot, which is not always the case with covered bridges. Built in 1989, the covered bridge is not historic, but was designed in the likeness of other local bridges from the 1800's that farmers used to bring their grain to the mill. There is also a gorgeous arched street bridge that provides an excellent vantage point for photos of the mill & waterfall as well as another decorative suspension bridge just a half mile away. A 2-mile loop hiking trail known as East Gorge Walk and West Gorge Trail allows for wonderful views of the river gorge and leads you to the suspension bridge from the mill. These trails connect with the West Cohasset, East Cohasset, Axtmann and Old Tree Walking Trails and can more that triple your mileage as you explore the northern end of the park. --- OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST along the connecting walking trail are several ponds, small lakes, picnic pavilions, playgrounds and even a public golf course @ Mill Creek Metro Park. There is a Riverside Garden, Quarry Garden, Nature Center, and the ruins of a historic furnace built in the 1820's which produced approximately three to four tons of iron daily. Pioneer Pavilion, built in 1821 as a mill for carding and fulling wool is a rare surviving example of early 19th Century industry. It sits within view of the furnace. Cascade Gorge Natural Pool and an area known as THE FLATS round out some of the beautiful areas of interest near Lanterman's Mill. NOTE: The Flats are a lush grassy area surrounded by a horse fence. If you follow the fence you will notice an enormous tree in its path, which causes the fence to terminate and continue on the other side of the tree. Not sure what kind of tree it is, but it certainly seems to be very, very old based on the thickness of its trunk. It is easily more than 100 years older than any tree in its vicinity. FINAL THOUGHTS The Mill is a testimony to human determination. The current mill is the third incarnation. The first mill was built of logs and operated from 1799 to 1822. In 1823 the original mill was replaced by a second mill which operated until 1843 when a flood washed it away. A grinding stone from this mill can still be seen resting in the creek bed 500 feet downstream of the Falls. Lanterman's Mill ceased operations in 1888. [source: millcreekmetroparks.org] Lanterman's Mill itself is over 5-stories tall and has a very unique feature of having the waterwheel inside the basement of the mill. All the walking trails are free, but entrance inside the working areas of the mill are currently $3 for non-resident adults and $1 for students and seniors (July 2023). A butterfly garden is on site and during our visit we were graced with many birds, a groundhog, chipmunk and the largest most unusual forest mushroom we've ever seen. It is absolutely a stunning place in the summer. I can't even begin to imagine how magical it is in the Fall season as the trees change into their best outfits. Enjoy! BTW I've been trying my hand at TikTok & made a few videos of our visit to this mill if you care to see them: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8dqN8JM/ - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8dVsHeW/ 2023 / 10

What a fun nice stop. It's so beautiful here. I remember we brought kids here when they were little…read moreand it had not been renovated. Now it's all fixed up and worth the tour and walk. Plenty of parking and a short walk to the mill. Then you can take a stroll along the creek and take history tour of the mill. They have a nice gift shop inside too. Take a picnic and enjoy the surrounding beautiful nature.

Beautiful views! Quiet, peaceful and tranquil. Well kept grounds. Bathrooms are clean but the TP is…read morethin, haha. One bridge away from Station Square or North Shore and the 2 ballparks. Visit often to enjoy the wind, water, and nature at its best. Nice walking/biking trails along all three rivers. Highly recommend.

--Location/Parking-- Located where the rivers merge together…read morenear downtown Pittsburgh. You can get a view of the stadium across the river and see traffic entering "the tunnel" Parking near Pointe State Park is convenient, but there is limited parking, and you have to walk a bit. --Ambience-- Outdoor fountain for you to view and relax in the open space in Pittsburgh --Capacity-- Based on foot traffic, during the fall or winter, there is hardly anyone out except security and runners. --Overall-- Great view and close to the museum and parks nearby. One of the spots to visit if you are in Pittsburgh.