Indulge your sweet tooth at the Pennsylvania Maple Festival. This unique festival is dedicated to a northern tradition. Learn how to make maple products by tapping trees, boiling sap and making sugar cakes. You can also participate or watch the auto show and historical pageant. It may be a drive, but you are guaranteed to leave loaded with wonderful maple treats.
Have your breath taken away as you travel up the Duquesne Incline. Once the main mode of transportation for Pittsburghers to get up the incredibly steep hills, nowadays the historic funicular takes guests up to the top of Mt. Washington for the best view of downtown. Children will get a kick out of the authentic car, the old photographs and artifacts in the upper station, and the ride up and down the mountain.
Once a monastery, converted The Priory Hotel is now a popular destination for couples. This local hotel offers a variety of rooms to choose as well as a variety of packages that help you take in the city’s many sights. After exploring Pittsburgh on a romantic date, relax on the Victorian porch in the verdant garden courtyard or by the fire in the sitting room.