Things To Do
Simmons Farm
This is the farm we went to for our engagement pictures! It is about 10 minutes from the hotel and you can go apple picking or walk around the farm. It's always a great time!
Peters Lake Park
Jordan and I took some of our engagement pictures here. We also have fished, ran, and picnicked here many times! It's a beautiful little lake and worth taking a walk around especially since it's only about 10 minutes from the wedding venue.
South Hills Village Mall
This mall is directly across the street from the venue and is a great place to walk around and shop!
Tanger Outlets Pittsburgh
Jordan and I go shopping here probably too often. There's always great deals and it's a nice place to walk around. It's also only about a 15 minute drive from the wedding venue and right across the street from the Meadows Casino!
AMC South Hills Village 10
Anyone who knows me and Jordan knows our love for popcorn and movies. This theater is right across the street from the wedding venue and shares a parking lot with South Hills Village Mall. Great for a matinee movie!
Primanti Bros.
This is a favorite happy hour place for me and Jordan! It's also a Pittsburgh staple. There are Priminatis all over Pittsburgh, but this one is closest to the wedding venue.
AMF Mt Lebanon Lanes
Jordan and I love going to bowl at this alley and it's just down the street from the wedding venue. It's a fun time for kids and adults! (we highly recommend the pitchers of beer).
The Mall at Robinson
This is a big mall with lots of great stores. It's also surrounded by bars and restaurants, a movie theater, and other fun things to do! Just a 15 minute drive from the venue.
Dependable Drive In Theater
Jordan and I LOVE going to the drive in! It's about 30 minutes from the wedding venue and it's always a great night especially if the weather is nice enough to camp out outside.
Xtreme Laser Storm
Jordan and I celebrated his 25th birthday here! It's a fun way to spend an afternoon and is located right near the Mall at Robinson. There are plenty of places to eat or grab a drink before or after you laser tag.
The Meadows Racetrack & Casino
The Meadows is a great casino but you can also go there to catch a horse race, eat dinner at Bistecca, or go bowling! Surrounding the casino there are also good restaurants like Palazzo 1837 Ristorante or Primantis and Tanger Outlets is just down the street.
Rivers Casino
Rivers Casino is located in the North Shore which has lots of restaurants to chose from. The casino has free parking and a great view of the river!
Hundred Acres Manor Haunted House
If you're looking to get into the Halloween spirit, definitely check this place out! This haunted house is about 10 minutes from the wedding venue and I can verify it's REALLY scary. We don't recommend taking kids here unless you're okay with them having nightmares forever.
Kennywood Phantom Fright Night
Jordan and I have been going to Kennywood since before we can remember. At this time of year, they decorate the amusement park for Halloween and have haunted houses for you to walk through! It's very scary and a lot of fun.
Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History
This is where Jordan proposed! It's a beautiful museum and is also connected to the Natural History museum. Great for kids!
Carnegie Science Center
Jordan and I practically lived at the Science Center as kids. It has great, interactive exhibits on every floor and has an Omnimax Theater so be sure to check times before you go!
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Phipps is a great place to visit to see beautiful seasonal flower shows and special exhibits, a nationally-recognized orchid collection, butterflies, and botanical gardens!
Schenley Park
Going to Schenley Park is a great time! You could have a picnic, play football or frisbee, or just walk around the huge grassy park! It's also very close to Phipps Conservatory and Oakland and there are views of downtown and the Cathedral of Learning when the weather is nice.
The Andy Warhol Museum
This museum is dedicated to it's namesake, Andy Warhol, a Pittsburgh native. It's a great place to visit if you're a fan of modern art and it's right in the North Shore which is home to many restaurants and Pittsburgh's sports arenas.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
We love going to the zoo! It's especially great if the weather is nice outside. If you go, be sure to see the polar bears and otters... those are our favorites!
The Strip District
Jordan and I love to spend an afternoon walking around the Strip District. There are great restaurants, bars, and interesting shops to look at! We recommend stoping by Wholey's for a fish sandwich, heading to Wigle Whiskey for a drink, stoping by R Winery for a wine tasting, then heading to Peace Love and Little Donuts or Mon Amiee Chocolat for dessert!
Mount Washington
This is a great stop to take a picture overlooking all of Pittsburgh! Jordan and I have done this many times and the view never seems to get old. If you're feeling extra adventurous, take the incline up to the top of Mount Washington. There are some nice restaurants with a view at the top as well!
East Carson Street (South Side)
East Carson Street runs the whole length of the South Side and has the most bars and restaurants in Pittsburgh! There are shops all along the street, a movie theater, and even the original Primantis. You can't go wrong with any restaurant you stop at but we recommend The Library for late night food and drink specials and The Milkshake Factory if you have a sweet tooth!
Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Pittsburgh! The restaurants are amazing and there are plenty of interesting boutique shops to look around in. We highly recommend eating at Piccolo Forno, Smoke Barbeque Taqueria, Cure, or Morcilla.
Station Square
Station Square is right on the water and has a great view of the Pittsburgh skyline. There are a bunch of restaurants and a few speciality shops here as well. We recommend Texas de Brazil (one of Jordan's favorites)!
ASCEND Pittsburgh (Rock Climbing)
Jordan loves this place! It's a great work out and a lot of fun for any age. It's located right off East Carson Street in South Side so there are a ton of great bars, restaurants, and shops to go to either before or after rock climbing.
Point State Park Fountain
This is a great place for a Pittsburgh photo op! It's the place where all 3 rivers meet and has beautiful views of the water and the city.
Golden Triangle Bike Rental
This is the best way to see the city and get outside if the weather is nice! You can bike along the river or take one of the other many Pittsburgh bike trails if you'd like.
Breweries We Love
Voodoo Brewery, Roundabout Brewery, Church Brew Works, Grist House, Hop Farm Brewing Co., Penn Brewery, Spoonwood Brewing Co., Rivertowne Brewing, Southern Tier Brewing Co., Hitchhiker Brewing Co., Full Pint Wild Side, The Brew Gentlemen Beer Co., Draai Laag Brewery, Insurrection AleWorks, East End Brewing Co., Mindful Brewing Co., Allegheny City Brewing, Eleventh Hour Brewing Co., Helicon Brewing
Wineries We Love
Arsenal Cider House and Winery, Pittsburgh Winery, Enginehouse 25 Winery, Apis Mead and Winery, Kavic Winery, R Winery, Courtyard Winery