Our Top Winter Activities in Pgh
Winter is a time of hibernation, but if you spend the season bundled up in bed, you’ll be missing out. The City Cast team is here to soften the blow that the snowiest season can bring to our social lives by sharing some of our the favorite winter activities in the ‘Burrrgh.
Activities we mentioned:
- The Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden at Phipps Conservatory
- Dazzling Nights at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
- Kennywood's Holiday Lights Show
- Skiing and snow tubing at Hidden Valley, Seven Springs, and Boyce Park
- Ice skating at the UPMC Rink at PPG Place and the Schenley Park Skating Rink
- Visiting Fallingwater
- Going on a guided winter hike with the Audubon Society or Allegheny County Parks
- Ordering a tea set at Ka-Fair Cafe
- Warming up with a wintery latte from Adda Coffee & Tea House, De Fer Coffee & Tea, or Commonplace Coffee
- The Miracle on 6th pop-up Christmas bar
- The Tipsy Elf
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