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Staycation Ideas

July 5, 2012
Staying close to home this summer? Trying to add in a mini-vacation? Here's a list of events, attractions, and places that can keep your family occupied -- and they're less than 60 minutes away, for the most part. Feel free to add your own in the comments!

Allegheny County
Settler's Cabin Wave Pool
Fern Hollow Nature Reserve
Children's Museum
National Aviary
Phipps Conservatory
Heinz History Center
Carnegie Science Center and SportsWorks
Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Kennywood
Sandcastle
Water feature (fountains) at PPG Place
Pirates game
Strip District
Water steps on the North Shore
Gateway Clipper
Just Ducky Tours
Incline
Schenley Park and Carousel
Frick Art and Historical Center

Beaver County
Brady's Run Park
Raccoon Creek Park and beach
Old Economy Village
Air Heritage Museum
BeaveRun MotorSports
Harmony Museum
Sahli Nature Park
The Vicary Mansion
Drive in

Butler County
Moraine State Park/McConnell's Mill
Cranberry Waterpark

Washington County
Trolley Museum
Washington Wild Things