Head 40 miles east of Pittsburgh this weekend for the Great American Banana Split Celebration, where a frozen dessert created in 1904 has become the excuse for a gloriously over-the-top hometown party—with lots and lots of ice cream.
No gloves? Underhand pitching? And are you really allowed to hit the runner with the ball? Time-travel to 1860s Pittsburgh at Meadowcroft’s annual Vintage Base Ball Day, where America’s pastime is played according to genteel 19th-century rules—and looks nothing like the game you think you know.
Ever wondered what happens when an art museum builds a miniature golf course? The result is a one-of-a-kind round inspired by paintings and sculpture—and just the beginning of our guide to Pittsburgh's best places to play.
After stops across the country, Panda Fest is finally coming to Pittsburgh, bringing its traveling Asian food and cultural festival to Station Square September 18-20.