It's about that time of the year when we all start getting cabin fever. We're craving activity and adventure from a long month of hibernation, but it's still too cold to be outside. Below are some ideas to get out-and-about while staying warm until spring!
Indoor Rock Climbing
If you want to try something new or are in need of an adrenal rush, rock climbing atย ASCENDย is an awesome activity to test your limits and get a great workout in, too. ASCEND offers other fitness and yoga classes if you're not quite ready to climb.ย
The National Aviaryย
Located in Pittsburgh's historic Northside,ย The National Aviaryย is Americaโs only independent indoor nonprofit zoo dedicated to birds. See tropical birds like colorful macaws to shake the winter cold.
Phipps Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show
Transport yourself to the tropics for a few hours.ย Fill your senses with bright colors and fragrant flowers at theย Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: An Ocean of Color.
Black Cat Market Cat Cafe
We love kitties at love, Pittsburgh! If you're in need of some snuggles, reserve a room at the Black Cat Market and Cat Cafe. Every cat is up for adoption, too! Take a look at theirย current catsย at the cafe.
Crafting Classes
Try your hand at learning a new craft atย Contemporary Craftย in upper Lawrenceville. Theyย are offeringย several different workshops, some are even virtual! They also have a store to shop locally made arts.
Bayernhof Museum
A lesser known museum than the Carnegieย orย Andy Warhol, theย Bayernhof Museumย houses a world-class collection of music boxes and other antique automatic music machines, as well as many other fascinating items. This large tudor-style house is filled with surprises room after room and will transport you out of Pittsburgh once inside.
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Thrifting
Last, but certainly not least, isย myย personal favorite activityย forย any season in Pittsburgh. There are countless places in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas to find thrifted treasures. The bestย thrift stores,ย to me, are the ones that can't be found with a google search, but stumbled upon randomly during a drive. What if you're not looking for anything? Let the thrift store show you what you need.ย
