REGIONS Pittsburgh and Its Countryside More Places to Explore in This Region Beaver County Soul Food Trail Numerous participating restaurants serving up barbecue, Southern food, fried fish, and soul food dishes. Multiple locations Country Junction Homestyle cooking such as roast beef and homemade soups, with freshly baked cakes and pies. Smicksburg Playthings Etc. Classic to futuristic toys, plus science kits, art supplies, hobby products, and educational games. Butler Buttermilk Falls Natural Area A 48-acre natural area with scenic woodlands, animal habitat, and a waterfall. New Florence Crooked Creek Lake Recreation Area Recreation area with boat launch, campground, beach, and disc golf course. Ford City Armstrong Trails More than 35 miles of trails on the eastern bank of the Allegheny River for hiking, biking, and wildlife watching. Kittanning Iron Mills Farmstead Fall fun destination with corn maze, pumpkin patch, pumpkin bowling, campfires, and play areas. New Wilmington Old Economy Village A National Historic Landmark that preserves the history of the Harmony Society, a religious communal group during the 19th century. Ambridge The Harmony Inn Former 1856 home-turned-tavern in a National Historic District serving house-brewed craft beer. Harmony Haunted Hill View Manor Paranormal tours of a former nursing home and poor farm built in 1926. Also the location of Scare Manor haunted house, open late September through the end of October. New Castle Lippencott Alpacas Alpaca farm with tours, fiber demonstrations, kids’ hay slide, and farm store with yarns and accessories. Waynesburg The Maridon Museum Butler Cultural Weekend in Pittsburgh Culture abounds in Pittsburgh. From art museums to the performing arts, immerse yourself in the best the city has to offer on a weekend visit. FRIDAY: Kick off your weekend with an evening at the Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts . Originally opened in 1927, the arts center hosts approximately 200 shows every year, ranging from performances by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to the hottest Broadway productions. SATURDAY: The next morning, head to the Carnegie Museum of Art . Founded by industrialist Andrew Carnegie, it houses a collection of 34,000 works, including more than 140 plaster casts of architectural masterpieces. Then, make your way to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center , where acclaimed African American art fills three galleries. Next, dive into pop art at The Warhol . It showcases Andy Warhol’s lifetime of creations, from his commercial illustrations to his collaborations with MTV. Finally, end the day with Pittsburgh Ballet or a theatrical performance at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts . cultural offerings in the countryside surrounding Pittsburgh. In Butler, tour the Maridon Museum ’s collection of Asian art and Meissen porcelain. Or, venture to Washington to see examples of the region’s glassware. There, the Duncan Miller Glass Museum showcases genuine Duncan & Miller Glass, including decorative pieces, punchbowls, and toothpick holders. In New Castle, drop by the Arts & Education at the Hoyt , a four-building complex featuring art galleries and studios. Time your visit to take a fine arts class. SUNDAY: Take the opportunity to explore the 70 visitPA.com PAULA SLOMER
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