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Pittsburgh’s Best Distillery and the Whiskey Rebellion Trail
07/27/2019 - 12:00pmIn 1791, the federal government imposed its first tax on a domestic product: all distilled spirits. But American whiskey was by far the country’s most popular distilled beverage so what became known as “the whiskey tax” rapidly sparked civil disobedience, violence, tax evasion, and intimidation tactics throughout the western states and the front...
Read MoreTake A Hike: Explore PA Outdoors
06/18/2019 - 9:07amGetting outside is probably the best reason to be in Pennsylvania for the summer. Whether you’re a temporary visitor or a long-time resident, Pennsylvania will remind you of the breathtaking beauty of Mother Nature. With a unique landscape consisting of mountain ridges, deep river valleys, and endless forests, the network of trails tha...
Read MoreRestaurants with a View in Pittsburgh
05/27/2019 - 9:45pmFollowing some serious upgrades to Market Square and grant-funded incentives in the last decade, restaurants and fine dining venues in Pittsburgh have fixed up their facades, added awnings, and moved some of the tables outdoors. So if you’re looking for a breathtaking view alongside your mouthwatering main course or want to experience...
Read MoreExperience 16,000 Years of History at Meadowcroft
04/14/2019 - 9:24amExperience thousands of years of history in a single day at the Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. Dig into the archaeological evidence that led scientists to conclude the rockshelter had been continuously inhabited for 16,000 years and then experience rural life in the carefully recreated 19th century village of Meadowcroft...
Read MoreWrap Up Your Holiday Shopping at Pennsylvania's Outlets
12/01/2018 - 1:10pmIn 1974, Vanity Fair opened the first outlet shopping center in America near Reading, Pennsylvania. Today, you can find outlet malls in every region of our state, providing much-needed retail therapy to residents, visitors, and tourists. Take a trip to one of these Pennsylvania outlet centers for some serious deals this holiday season; wrap up y...
Read MoreGolf one of the Country's Oldest Course
09/20/2018 - 9:51amYou’ll find one of the country’s oldest golf courses, constructed in 1895, near Bedford, PA. The historic course offers a high-caliber experience with views to match of the Allegheny Mountains and Cumberland Valley. The completely restored and historic course is true to its original design, and features bentgrass tees, plush greens, and well-man...
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