The Frick is a local treasure. They have a nice permanent collection and always have great rotating…read moreexhibits. For that reason, we decided to become members. I also found out that they also have great regular programs and special events too. Members receive a discount, which is great. The topics sound really interesting. I'm looking forward to attending one. We have seen so many great rotating exhibits over the years. I really love it when they have excellent art exhibits. The Vermeer exhibit a year or so ago was great. I read up about it before going and found out what a genius he really was with light. The latest exhibit French Moderns was a really good. I loved seeing all the classic artists you would expect in an exhibit like that. However, I found some other artists I had never heard of and was happy to learn about them. They were absolutely excellent. I also loved the Lewis Hine photography exhibit too. He did such a wonderful job capturing the real lives of immigrants and other hard working people from the last century. This perspective is desperately needed right now, as immigrants are often not painted in a positive light. This exhibit shone a light on how they really are and how hard they worked then and continue to work now. The 400 years of William Shakespeare exhibit was wonderful. It was so cool to see the original scripts. So interesting and different than other exhibits they have had! Another exhibit that was one of the best we have seen was the Katherine Hepburn exhibit. I loved learning all about her life, her loves, and all the fabulous clothes she wore throughout her amazing life. The car and carriage museum is also a real find. It is so great to see the evolution of vehicles from the carriage to the car. It is so cool to see all different types of vehicles created over time especially those from the local area. There was also a cool hood ornament exhibit a few years ago that was really cool especially since cars don't have them anymore. The greenhouse is always neat to see too. They have beautiful plants in and outside the greenhouse. I love seeing them grow and evolve over time. Then you go see the Clayton which is also a unique local gem. It's especially interesting to see this knowing how important the Fricks were to the local area professionally and personally. It's really great to see decorated at Christmas. It's a must visit when you come to Pittsburgh. They also offer reciprocity to other great museums all over the country.

Liked the increased onsite parking. The exhibit was housed in the museum but check in was at the…read moregift shop. The French Moderns exhibit was well attended.

By far the most amazing bed and breakfast I've ever visited!…read more The home (reconstructed and build by the owners) sits atop the highest peak in the area and overlooks the most amazing rolling hills. In the early morning hours and sometimes even during the day - the surrounding hills cover with fog and you feel like you're standing on an island in the middle of the ocean. It's utterly breathtaking. (I highly recommend staying in the upstairs bedroom! Super comfy beds, an awesome bathroom/shower, and a perfect view of the rolling hills!) A large group of wedding vendors and I photographed a styled wedding on the property and we couldn't have been happier with the end result. There are acres and acres of beautiful trails to walk, a large pond full of fish, an awesome bonfire and outdoor bar, as well as a beautiful barn on the land. The space is utterly perfect for country or outdoor weddings! I cannot wait to visit again - both for professional reasons and for personal! (Also, the owners, Sandy and Lou are two of the sweetest people I've ever met! If you love stories about history - ask them questions! They have so many great tales to tell!)

This is by far the best venue I could have chosen for my wedding. Not only was the bed and…read morebreakfast absolutely stunning but Sandy and Lou were so incredibly helpful. They helped my wedding run so smoothly. I will recommend this venue to anyone who will listen!

A gorgeous hotel. Walking in it felt warm and inviting while also looking fancy…read more When we arrived, we first drove past the entrance because we weren't sure if it was the correct address, plus there was a van pulling out, blocking any cars from getting in. We were a little early for check-in and everyone was so welcoming while we waited. We stayed in a standard queen bed room, which had a fireplace and large closet and bathroom. The bed was very comfortable and everything was clean. We were there for a wedding and the venue coordinator, Zach, did a great job with making sure everything was set up. There was another party going on the evening we stayed the night and you could hear it clearly from our room. Thin walls and floors is the downside of staying in a historical building.

Gorgeous hotel you would never expect to see driving down this Pittsburgh street! The lobby was…read morebeautifully decorated for Christmas, which made me feel like I was in a Hallmark movie. I stayed in one of the king bed rooms the night before a wedding and it was a wonderful experience. The room got a little cold at night, so we decided to sleep with the fireplace on. The fireplace in the hotel room was a nice, cozy touch. If you are handicapped, or have trouble with stairs, definitely let the hotel staff know. There is one elevator in the building that only goes to level 2. The venue coordinator for the wedding was also fantastic to work with!

My daughter was planning her wedding two years out. We got down to a year and a month before the…read morewedding and her fiancé backed out my husband and I were making payments and they told us that our money would not be refunded. I understand keeping a deposit, but our money should've been refunded because they are able to book it being as they still have a year and a month The people they're very hard to get back to you and no compassion. Would not recommend this venue.

I cannot say enough positive things about our Venue, Armstrong Farms. Andy and Kristi were so…read morehelpful the entire way through re-planning and providing options, to ensuring that the day went off without a hitch. Kristi is the Manager at the Venue and ended up also being my coordinator and was FABULOUS! She answered probably 100 emails from me over the course of 2 years and especially the past 8 months always responded quickly and always in a positive way (to some insane questions! Lol) The property speaks for itself and they take pride in keeping it in perfect condition for all their events. Would recommend this Venue 100 times over!

This was perfect for what we needed. It was basic, not fancy. It was clean, it felt safe there,…read moreeverything worked, and it was a great price. The owner is very personable and made us feel welcome.

Family operated business and very friendly , rooms are clean , a/ c and affordable!,…read moreIf you want out of the commercial chain operated motels this is the place for you. Pine covered and tree lined property ,T he day I visited I could smell fresh cut grass! The owner Judy even offered me a cup of coffee and some leftover dinner!LOL YOU CANT GO WRONG WITH THIS MOTEL..oh yeah they even have a pet dog and friendly!!!:)

Great price for a cute little two story get-away. I came to Pittsburgh to visit my sister, and this…read morecharming "hotel" in Lawrenceville fit the bill perfectly. There is a washer and dryer, a full kitchen, a gigantic bathroom, and there is even an inflatable mattress downstairs as well as a queen sized bed upstairs. It would be a tight squeeze to inflate the mattress. but I slept on the super comfy couch. It would be a great place to stay for a week or a weekend (I only stayed for one night). Note: the price is excellent, but you should be aware that check in is after 3pm, and check out is at 11am. A little inconvenient if you are only staying for a night (I ended up just buying two nights so that I could sleep in). HOWEVER, the value of not having to rent a car and find a place to park while in lawrenceville COMPLETELY made up for it. All in all the Briarwood Home is a great place to stay at while in Lawrenceville!

This review is for the Thanksgiving buffet held in a ballroom on the second floor this…read moreThanksgiving, 2025. First off, parking for The Fairmont is $10 for self-parking or $56 for valet parking. While the valet parking fee is quite hefty, the valet attendant did let us know in advance of both options. I opted for valet because I would have either had to backup or drive around the block to self-park and, well, why not treat ourselves further on this festive day while we were all dressed up soooo we did valet parking. Then, the hotel lobby was emaculate and festively decorated for Christmas with a tree, Santa's mailbox, and garland adorning the stairs. We made our way upstairs to the grand ballroom with assistance by pleasant hotel staff. There was another Christmas tree there. The ballroom was large, tables with tablecloths were set about the room, and there was a pianist and cellist playing. Service was buffet-style with staff assisting us with what was what. There was a meat station with turkey, ham, and prime rib, salad and soup station with butternut squash soup and French onion soup, a station with sides including Brussels sprouts, glazed carrots, yams, potatoes, green bean casserole, dressing, etc., a coffee station, and a dessert station with bourbon pecan pie, pumpkin pie, blueberry cobbler (star of the show), and more. Everything was delicious, staff was excellent. Two notes to elevate the experience: 1) next time setting up tables for two, staff could set it up so that guests don't have to straddle the table legs 2) for the price of $75, ya gotta have cocktail shrimp Would i do it again? Yes, IF they add the shrimp.

1/5 star hotel. Pretty gross, not cleaned well. Unfortunately our travel agent booked us here. I…read moreswitched rooms because it was so gross I felt nasty taking my shoes off, so they put my on the floor right above the smoking patio. Second room was also not cleaned well with disgusting carpets. WiFi is NOT free, dirty, no pool, view of the windows of building next door from even number rooms. Avoid this place if you can .

In an otherwise unassuming house you walk in through a chilly hallway, down some stairs to the…read morebasement and are immediately greeted by a... lighthouse. The lighthouse is the structure of this otherwise previously dilapidated home, where you can see remnants of its past... look up from your spot in the basement and you can see tile from the kitchen and the opening for where the pipes were once attached. Enter the lighthouse and feel how real it is -- save for being hidden from the world outside rather than visible for all travelers, lighting their way. Enjoy the living space in the middle complete with a curved bed and cooling area and a few books to make the time go by. Travel higher to the attic, and see the top of this lighthouse, going round and round and shunting light like a kaleidoscope through an intricate glass 'shade'. Make your way partway back down to what used to be a bathroom, fit with a clawfoot tub and tacky retro curtain to match the typical pink tile if the time. Then venture outside and down the stairs after contemplating the black color of the semi-burnt (deliberately) wood to honor the history of the home. Take a loop in the backyard flush with coastal grasses growing wild around a massive orange cone. Bottom line: Weird, authentic-feeling to lighthouses and the coast (although I wonder if the non-native species are okay...?), and worth a stroll.

The latest of 3 art houses in Troy Hill, Darkhouse, Lighthouse has generated substantial excitement…read moreand acclaim by imbedding a lighthouse in the middle of a house. As you move your way through the house to the top floor, you are able to see the authentic Fresnel Lens, which is both beautiful and compelling. Touring the art houses is free, and the online booking has made the process easier than ever. It's difficult to describe, however a visit to Darkhouse Lighthouse is experiential, self reflective, and fun.