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Travel & Entertainment: Local Attractions
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Museums
Pittsburgh
The Andy Warhol Museum,117 Sandusky St., Pgh. 412-237-8300. Permanent collections of art and archives.
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pgh. 412-237-3431. Includes museums of art, natural history and science center.
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pgh. 412-322-5058. Exhibits include the studio, attic, backyard, garage, workshop, nursery, theater and Mister Roger’s Neighborhood.
Photo Antiquities Museum of Photographic History, 531 E. Ohio St., Pgh. 412-231-7881. Dedicated to the history of photography, 1839 to present. Civil War, nature, America, famous people, Pittsburgh then and now, vintage photos, camera equipment and more.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, James L. Kelso Bible, 616 N. Highland Ave., Pgh. 800-451-4194, 412- 441-3304. Collection of ancient, Near Eastern and Palestinian pottery and artifacts brought together by travelers and archaeologists during the past 60 years.
W.Pa., W. Va., Ohio
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, Route 381 South, Mill Run, PA. 724-329-8501. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Kaufmann Family in 1935, the house is cantilevered over a waterfall.
The Jimmy Stewart Museum, 835 Philadelphia St., Indiana, PA. 800-83-JIMMY, 724-349-6112. Celebrates the life and career of the film legend.
Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum, 144 Kruger St., Wheeling, WV. 877-242-8133, 304-242-8133. Experience toys and trains of all types, several operating train layouts, interactive displays.
Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean St., Butler, PA. 724-282-0123. Focused on art from China and Japan. Also a special exhibit of Chinese and Meissen fine porcelain.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH. 888-781-7625, 216-515-1228. Permanent collection includes 100 years of instruments, scores, music equipment, memorabilia and the yearly Hall of Fame inductees’ exhibit.
West Overton Museums, West Overton Village, Scottdale, PA.724-887-7910. The only intact pre-civil war industrial village in the state. The site of the old Overholt Distillery and the birthplace of Henry C. Frick. Twenty buildings dating from 1803.
Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 North Main St., Greensburg, PA. 724-837-1500. Featuring a national and regional collection of 18th- to 20th-century American art, holiday toy and train exhibit.
Music, Dance, Theater, Sport, Concerts for Young and Old
Pittsburgh
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. 412-456-6666. Historical theater hosts concerts, Broadway musicals and regional, national and international performing artists.
Fun Fest Entertainment Center, 2525 Freeport Rd., Pittsburgh. 412-828-1100. Bowling lanes, music and light show, laser tag arena, arcade games, pool tables, food and lounge.
Gateway Clipper Fleet, 350 W. Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh. 412-355-7980. Six vessels sail the three rivers all year.
Heinz Field, 900 Art Rooney Dr., Pittsburgh. 412-697-7150, ext. 5. Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pitt Panthers.
Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, 600 Penn Ave., Pgh. 412-392-4900. Home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Mellon Arena, 66 Mario Lemieux Place, Pgh. 412-642-1800. Home of the Pittsburgh Penguins as well as ice shows and concerts year-round.
O’Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. 412-316-1600. Home of the Pittsburgh Public Theater.
W.Pa., W. Va., Ohio
House of Blues Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH. 216-523- BLUE. Live music and southern-inspired cuisine.
The Improv Comedy Club, 166 E Bridge St., Homestead, PA. 412-462-5233. Featuring stand-up comedians from across the country.
Live Nation/Post-Gazette Pavilion, Rt. 18 at Rt. 22 W, Burgettstown, PA. 412-562-9900. Showcasing various performing artists in an outdoor venue.
Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights, Rt. 88 N, Wheeling, WV. 304-243-4000. Visitors drive more than 6 miles across 300 acres of holiday light displays.
Warehouse District, downtown Cleveland, OH. Start on W Sixth Street to experience Cleveland’s downtown haven of comedy clubs, bars and live music halls.
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Winterizing Your Vehicle
10 Tips to Avoid Stalling Below Zero
Battery. Have your vehicle’s battery inspected by a technician using professional equipment to ensure it has sufficient power.
Tires. In areas where snow and ice are facts of winter, install snow tires.
Windshield Wipers. Replace old, worn blades, and if your climate is harsh, snow (rubber-clad) blades can be an effective alternative.
Engine. Get drivability problems such as harsh idling and stalling repaired. Replace old air and fuel filters as well as a faulty positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve.
Anti-Freeze/Coolant. Make sure the condition, level and concentration (usually a 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and water) of your vehicle’s anti-freeze is appropriate.
Fuel. Maintain a gas level of at least half-full. A full gas tank helps keep moisture from forming and also adds a beneficial weight increase.
Oil. Change your car’s oil according to the manufacturer’s recommended intervals. In extreme conditions, switching to synthetic oil, which is less susceptible to thickening, can be advantageous.
Heater/Ventilation/Air Conditioning. In order to drive safely and comfortably, your vehicle’s HVAC systems need to be in good working condition to keep the cabin dehumidified.
Lights. Inspect all lights, replace burned-out bulbs and clear any grime that has accumulated on the lenses.
Exhaust System. Your vehicle’s exhaust system should be inspected for leaks. Take it to a professional who can place it on a lift and examine the system properly.
Source: AAA
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