Now that a new school year is underway, weekends–those two short days which break the monotony–have become the light at the end of a five day tunnel. Choosing activities to fill those days is no easy task with so many options. There are plenty of fun things to do in this area for all ages. To help you select the right attraction for the right day, I have curated a list of the top five things to do nearby along with some classic student favorites.

 Sheetz

Home of the famed mac and cheese bites.

Escape Rooms

Themed puzzle rooms where teams, usually of 6, work together to solve a series of puzzles to literally escape a room.

Strip District

One very well-known part of Pittsburgh that anyone can make a day out of. There are many attractions, stores, restaurants, and other stops to make walking through the Strip, anyone could make a day out of this.

Randyland

Located just in Pittsburgh, “The Most Colorful Landmark in Pittsburgh” is a unique location unlike any other.

Starlight Drive-In

Yes, the same kind of drive-in from the 50s are still in existence and yes, there is one just in Butler.  

Honorable Mentions

McConnell’s Mill State Park

Coffee Shop

Mainstreet, Saxonburg

With its close proximity, different events and shops, and friendly streets, it’s easy to spend an afternoon walking through Saxonburg.

Kennywood

One thing everyone must do at least once over the course of the summer and early fall months is take a trip to Kennywood for the coasters, fun and friendly park, and the iconic Potato Patch Fries.