Trinity Baptist Church

You may have to drive a bit to get to the Big Butler Fair, but the trip is worth it. One of the largest and best festivals in Western Pennsylvania, Big Butler is a chance to enjoy fireworks, the midway, games, demolition derbies, concerts and truck pulls that are not typically seen in Pittsburgh.

Have some fun at Sing Sing, the dueling piano bar! Hear all your favorite tunes, from yesteryear to yesterday, played by some of the most versatile musicians in the country. This rambunctious nightlife destination is perfect for every sort of celebration, typical birthday and bachelorette parties to the customized "Just-Divorced" and "Big Promotion" parites.

Visit what Travel + Leisure named one of "America’s Coolest City Parks" in 2011. Schenley Park borders the University of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Mellon University campuses, and is filled with people taking advantage of the park’s 450 acres of trails, woods and attractions—from an ice rink in the winter to outdoor movies in the summer.

Support the environment and treat your ears at the Pittsburgh Opera. Known for their amazing singers, the Pittsburgh Opera is also the first "green" opera company in the United States. With a rich legacy of music-making and international renown, this opera offers some of the best artistic performances while striving to make opera accessible to all.