101 Family Day Trips and Staycations Around Pittsburgh
**Follow each link to get details about your visit directly from your destination, since some places operate seasonally or by reservation, as well as to check each venue's COVID requirements (masks, limits, social distancing).
Free activities and splurges that are worth it. The coolest stuff for a staycation in town and road trips for less than a tank of gas from Pittsburgh. Kids Out And About has tons of ideas for family travel, with places to explore, learn, and have fun!
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Take A Deep Breath In the Garden
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Fairlamb Lavender Farm |
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Phipps Conservatory |
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Rodef Shalom Biblical Garden |
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Highland Park Entry Garden |
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Pittsburgh Botanic Garden |
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The Frick Pittsburgh |
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Goodell Gardens and Homestead |
Get Wild on a Hike
Time Travel Today
Make Life a Beach
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Moraine State Park Beaches |
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Keystone Lake Beach |
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Raccoon Creek State Park |
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Presque Isle State Park |
Splash into Some Water Fun
Spend the Day at a Museum
Explore These Cities
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Washington, PA |
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Monroeville, PA |
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Johnstown, PA |
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Youngstown, OH |
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Buffalo, NY |
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Cleveland, OH |
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Moundsville, WV |
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Wheeling, WV |
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Erie, PA |
All Aboard Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (and Boats!)
Grow Some Fun at the Farm
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Penn's Corner Farm Alliance |
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Shenot Farm and Market |
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Simmons Farm |
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Trax Farms |
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Triple B Farms |
Play Ball!
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Pittsburgh Passion |
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Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Pittsburgh Pirates |
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds |
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Pittsburgh Steelers |
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Pittsburgh Thunderbirds |
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Erie SeaWolves AA Baseball |
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Erie Otters OHL Hockey |
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Erie Commodores National Premier Soccer League |
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Wheeling Nailers |
Treat Yo' Self
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Klavon's Ice Cream Parlor |
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Millie's Homemade Ice Cream |
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Dave & Andy's Homemade Ice Cream |
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Antney's Ice Cream |
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NatuRoll Creamery |
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Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop |
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Yetter's Candy |
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The Chocolate Moose |
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Pulakos Chocolates |
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Icing on the Lake |
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The Original Popcorn House |
Connect with Nature
Amuse Yourself at These Amusement Parks
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Kennywood |
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Fun Fore All Family Park |
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Pittsburgh Paintball Park |
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Conneaut Lake Park |
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DelGrosso's Amusement Park |
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Waldameer Park and Water World |
Talk to the Animals
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National Aviary |
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Pittsburgh Zoo |
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The Erie Zoo |
Explore the Globe Close to Home
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Latin American & Caribbean Festival |
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August Wilson Center for African American Culture |
Let's Go Chasing Waterfalls
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Ohiopyle Falls |
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Buttermilk Falls, Indiana |
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Falling Water |
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Cucumber Falls |
Get Active Indoors
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Fun Slides Carpet Skatepark |
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Gymboree Play & Music |
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Jump Zone |
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Play Port Arcade & Family Fun Center |
Challenge Yourself
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The Art Shoppe |
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Katie's Clay Studio |
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Paint Monkey |
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Escape Game Erie |
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Miniature Golf in Erie PA |
Shop Your Heart Out
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Waterworks Mall |
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Station Square |
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Carrick Shopping Center |
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Ross Park Mall |
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ActionToyMan |
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Beach Zero |
Limiting our list to 101 ideas meant some great destinations may have been left off the list - if there is something you’d like to see added, share it with us on Facebook!
Most of these destinations are within an hour from downtown Pittsburgh. For those that are a bit farther away:
= Less than 1 hour away
= 1 to 2 hours away
= 2 to 3 hours away
= Just over 3 hours away