Clear your calendar, and carve out some time just for you. After all, we all deserve time to just relax and to have fun. Nothing says relaxation than a day of waterfalls and wine, does it? This day trip to some of the best wineries and waterfalls near Pittsburgh promises plenty of picture-perfect moments. It is, arguably, one of the best day trips in Pittsburgh. Click here for the road map. Then off we go!
- Ohiopyle State Park - Cucumber Falls
Flickr/Jon Dawson Ohiopyle State Park boasts an array of natural wonders, including waterfalls and a natural water slide. Can you think of a better place to start a day trip? Kick off your visit to Ohiopyle State Park at Cucumber Falls. Good news, too. All you have to do is walk a few steps from the parking lot to drink in sensational views of the falls from above. Then if you want to see the falls from the base, just walk down the staircase. Ohiopyle State Park, 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470, USA
Ohiopyle Falls
Flickr/Kordite Then drive less than a mile to the Ohiopyle State Park Visitors Center. Admire Ohiopyle Falls from inside the center. Or head to one of the nearby viewing platforms that will let you hear (and almost feel) the gush of the waterfall. Definitely visit the falls in each season for different yet equally breathtaking views.
Meadow Run Natural Waterslide
Flickr/Don Burkett Taking your day trip on a scorching summer day? You can easily cool off by standing behind Cucumber Falls and feeling its mist on your skin. Or, slip on your swimsuit and take a ride down Meadow Run Natural Waterslide, along the Meadow Run Trail in Ohiopyle State Park. (If you want to, you can hike Meadow Run Trail, which also includes Cucumber Falls and Ohiopyle Falls.) Be forewarned, however, that you might suffer from some bumps and bruises on the waterslide. Stop by the official website of Ohiopyle State Park to plan your visit.
- Fallingwater
Flickr/Joanna Poe Next let’s stop at a waterfall that has a house built over it. Yep, Fallingwater’s just about two miles from Ohiopyle State Park. Make reservations ahead of time for a tour of the famous home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Or simply take a hike around the outdoor grounds, where you can still enjoy spectacular views of the waterfall. Admission is required for both the home and the grounds. Learn more on the official website of Fallingwater. Fallingwater, 1491 Mill Run Rd, Mill Run, PA 15464, USA
- Greendance Winery
Facebook/Greendance Winery Greendance Winery, School House Ln, Donegal, PA 15628, USA
Facebook/Greendance Winery We’ve seen some spectacular waterfalls. Now it’s time to indulge in a little wine tasting. Off to Greendance Winery we go. The winery sells wines made from the fruits and vegetables grown at its “sister farm.” Here’s the official website of Greendance Winery.
- Stone Villa Wine Cellars
Facebook/Stone Villa Wine Cellars Stone Villa Wine Cellars, 1085 Claypike Rd, Acme, PA 15610, USA
Facebook/Stone Villa Wine Cellars Next stop: Stone Villa Wine Cellars. The 150-acre winery sits in the foothills of the lush Laurel Highlands and is the picture-perfect spot for a picnic. Choose from one of more than 20 different wines. Stone Villa Wine Cellars also features live entertainment (on select dates) and hosts events throughout the year. Learn more on the official website of Stone Villa Wine Cellars.
- Tree Tops Restaurant
Trip Advisor/Miki1057 Tree Tops Restaurant, 187 Evergreen Ln, Acme, PA 15610, USA
Facebook/Tree Tops Restaurant Tired yet? Maybe. But, you’ll definitely want to end your amazing day at Tree Tops Restaurant. Nestled among the trees, the enchanting restaurant sits near Polymath Park, near another Frank Lloyd Wright design (Duncan House). In fact, you can tour the Duncan House before dining at Tree Tops, if you want. Tree Tops Restaurant serves lunch and dinner, featuring a seasonal menu. Click here to read more about Tree Tops Restaurant.
Here’s the official website of Tree Tops Restaurant.
What do you think are the best day trips in Pittsburgh? Let us know in the comments! If you love chasing waterfalls, set off on this epic road trip to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Western Pennsylvania.
Flickr/Jon Dawson
Ohiopyle State Park boasts an array of natural wonders, including waterfalls and a natural water slide. Can you think of a better place to start a day trip? Kick off your visit to Ohiopyle State Park at Cucumber Falls. Good news, too. All you have to do is walk a few steps from the parking lot to drink in sensational views of the falls from above. Then if you want to see the falls from the base, just walk down the staircase.
Ohiopyle State Park, 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470, USA
Flickr/Kordite
Then drive less than a mile to the Ohiopyle State Park Visitors Center. Admire Ohiopyle Falls from inside the center. Or head to one of the nearby viewing platforms that will let you hear (and almost feel) the gush of the waterfall. Definitely visit the falls in each season for different yet equally breathtaking views.
Flickr/Don Burkett
Taking your day trip on a scorching summer day? You can easily cool off by standing behind Cucumber Falls and feeling its mist on your skin. Or, slip on your swimsuit and take a ride down Meadow Run Natural Waterslide, along the Meadow Run Trail in Ohiopyle State Park. (If you want to, you can hike Meadow Run Trail, which also includes Cucumber Falls and Ohiopyle Falls.) Be forewarned, however, that you might suffer from some bumps and bruises on the waterslide. Stop by the official website of Ohiopyle State Park to plan your visit.
Flickr/Joanna Poe
Next let’s stop at a waterfall that has a house built over it. Yep, Fallingwater’s just about two miles from Ohiopyle State Park. Make reservations ahead of time for a tour of the famous home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Or simply take a hike around the outdoor grounds, where you can still enjoy spectacular views of the waterfall. Admission is required for both the home and the grounds. Learn more on the official website of Fallingwater.
Fallingwater, 1491 Mill Run Rd, Mill Run, PA 15464, USA
Facebook/Greendance Winery
Greendance Winery, School House Ln, Donegal, PA 15628, USA
We’ve seen some spectacular waterfalls. Now it’s time to indulge in a little wine tasting. Off to Greendance Winery we go. The winery sells wines made from the fruits and vegetables grown at its “sister farm.” Here’s the official website of Greendance Winery.
Facebook/Stone Villa Wine Cellars
Stone Villa Wine Cellars, 1085 Claypike Rd, Acme, PA 15610, USA
Next stop: Stone Villa Wine Cellars. The 150-acre winery sits in the foothills of the lush Laurel Highlands and is the picture-perfect spot for a picnic. Choose from one of more than 20 different wines. Stone Villa Wine Cellars also features live entertainment (on select dates) and hosts events throughout the year. Learn more on the official website of Stone Villa Wine Cellars.
Trip Advisor/Miki1057
Tree Tops Restaurant, 187 Evergreen Ln, Acme, PA 15610, USA
Facebook/Tree Tops Restaurant
Tired yet? Maybe. But, you’ll definitely want to end your amazing day at Tree Tops Restaurant. Nestled among the trees, the enchanting restaurant sits near Polymath Park, near another Frank Lloyd Wright design (Duncan House). In fact, you can tour the Duncan House before dining at Tree Tops, if you want. Tree Tops Restaurant serves lunch and dinner, featuring a seasonal menu. Click here to read more about Tree Tops Restaurant.
Here’s the official website of Tree Tops Restaurant.
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Best Day Trips In Pittsburgh April 04, 2022 Beth Price-Williams What are some unique things to do around Pittsburgh? Anyone’s who lived in Pittsburgh for any amount of time can likely agree that it’s pretty much impossible to be bored around here unless, of course, we feel like being bored. We’ve got so many unique things to do in Pittsburgh – from visiting the city’s most colorful house at Randyland to watching life-size pierogis race at PNC Park. If you’re up for an out-of-this-world day trip, head to the charming town of Mars, about a half an hour from downtown. The townspeople are known as Martians, and a spaceship sits smack dab in the middle of town. Not to be outdone, the small town of Kecksburg is home to the space acorn. It’s about 50 minutes from downtown and is the site of a suspected UFO-landing in the 1950s. The space acorn is the replica of the spaceship that was used on an episode of “Unsolved Mysteries.” What are the best day trips near me? No matter where you live in the Pittsburgh-area, you’ll quickly discover that we’re close to a ton of amazing daytrips. Get a peek at Phil’s abode (and see his wife, Phyllis) on a day trip to Punxsutawney. While you’re in town, visit the Phantastic Phils, and stop by Gobbler’s Knob. Not too far from Punxsutawney is Indiana, a charming town that’s known for a few things. It’s the Christmas Tree Capital of the World AND beloved Hollywood-actor James Stewarts’ hometown. Visit the Jimmy Stewart Museum, and be sure to stop by during the It’s A Wonderful Life Festival each holiday season when the darling town transforms into a real-life Bedford Falls. Tucked in New Florence in Indiana County is another memorable day trip destination near Pittsburgh: Buttermilk Falls Park, home to the majestic Buttermilk Falls and two smaller waterfalls. The park was once owned by Mister Rogers’ grandfather.
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Best Day Trips In Pittsburgh
April 04, 2022
Beth Price-Williams
What are some unique things to do around Pittsburgh? Anyone’s who lived in Pittsburgh for any amount of time can likely agree that it’s pretty much impossible to be bored around here unless, of course, we feel like being bored. We’ve got so many unique things to do in Pittsburgh – from visiting the city’s most colorful house at Randyland to watching life-size pierogis race at PNC Park. If you’re up for an out-of-this-world day trip, head to the charming town of Mars, about a half an hour from downtown. The townspeople are known as Martians, and a spaceship sits smack dab in the middle of town. Not to be outdone, the small town of Kecksburg is home to the space acorn. It’s about 50 minutes from downtown and is the site of a suspected UFO-landing in the 1950s. The space acorn is the replica of the spaceship that was used on an episode of “Unsolved Mysteries.” What are the best day trips near me? No matter where you live in the Pittsburgh-area, you’ll quickly discover that we’re close to a ton of amazing daytrips. Get a peek at Phil’s abode (and see his wife, Phyllis) on a day trip to Punxsutawney. While you’re in town, visit the Phantastic Phils, and stop by Gobbler’s Knob. Not too far from Punxsutawney is Indiana, a charming town that’s known for a few things. It’s the Christmas Tree Capital of the World AND beloved Hollywood-actor James Stewarts’ hometown. Visit the Jimmy Stewart Museum, and be sure to stop by during the It’s A Wonderful Life Festival each holiday season when the darling town transforms into a real-life Bedford Falls. Tucked in New Florence in Indiana County is another memorable day trip destination near Pittsburgh: Buttermilk Falls Park, home to the majestic Buttermilk Falls and two smaller waterfalls. The park was once owned by Mister Rogers’ grandfather.
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Anyone’s who lived in Pittsburgh for any amount of time can likely agree that it’s pretty much impossible to be bored around here unless, of course, we feel like being bored. We’ve got so many unique things to do in Pittsburgh – from visiting the city’s most colorful house at Randyland to watching life-size pierogis race at PNC Park. If you’re up for an out-of-this-world day trip, head to the charming town of Mars, about a half an hour from downtown. The townspeople are known as Martians, and a spaceship sits smack dab in the middle of town. Not to be outdone, the small town of Kecksburg is home to the space acorn. It’s about 50 minutes from downtown and is the site of a suspected UFO-landing in the 1950s. The space acorn is the replica of the spaceship that was used on an episode of “Unsolved Mysteries.”
What are the best day trips near me?
No matter where you live in the Pittsburgh-area, you’ll quickly discover that we’re close to a ton of amazing daytrips. Get a peek at Phil’s abode (and see his wife, Phyllis) on a day trip to Punxsutawney. While you’re in town, visit the Phantastic Phils, and stop by Gobbler’s Knob. Not too far from Punxsutawney is Indiana, a charming town that’s known for a few things. It’s the Christmas Tree Capital of the World AND beloved Hollywood-actor James Stewarts’ hometown. Visit the Jimmy Stewart Museum, and be sure to stop by during the It’s A Wonderful Life Festival each holiday season when the darling town transforms into a real-life Bedford Falls. Tucked in New Florence in Indiana County is another memorable day trip destination near Pittsburgh: Buttermilk Falls Park, home to the majestic Buttermilk Falls and two smaller waterfalls. The park was once owned by Mister Rogers’ grandfather.
