Road Trip To Pittsburgh

School is back in session. The yellow buses are filled with chattering kids. The house is quiet! If you are like thousands of other Pittsburgh-based parents, relishing the serene calmness and return to routine, why not celebrate with one of these day trips?! Hurry—if you leave now, you’ll be back before the kids are home from school!

1. Downtown Pittsburgh: Take in some art at the Andy Warhol Museum, frolic in the flowers at Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, or catch an afternoon Pirates baseball game. The options are endless and they’re so close to home!
    
2. Penn’s Cave: Tour the intricate caves or spy on the beautiful wildlife. At America’s only wave cave and wildlife park, Penn’s Cave is the outdoorsman’s perfect day.
    
3. Fallingwater: If architecture is your thing, Fallingwater is your place. Professional tour guides are on hand from 10 – 4 on week days to show you around this beloved Frank Lloyd Wright creation.
    
4. Hartwood Acres: Likely most notable for its Christmas display, many don’t realize Hartwood Acres is open for daily tours. Walk the beautiful grounds and explore the 16^th century mansion, then get home in time to get the kids off the bus!
    
5. Laurel Highlands: Home to eight state parks, breathtaking scenery, and a variety of activities from pottery classes to high-end spas, whether you aim to be busy outdoors or pampered indoors, there’s something for everyone on this day trip.