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• DESOLATION ROW CDS read more ›
  (410 S Craig St. Tel. 412-681-9111)
  Located inside Caliban Books, Desolation Row is a record store run by local writer and publisher Kristofer Collins. It's a noteworthy destination for anyone interested in the obscure ends of indie rock and jazz, which are the store's specialties.
• MODA PITTSBURGH read more ›
  (5401 Walnut St. Tel. 412-681-8640)
  www.modapittsburgh.com
  Moda offers high-fashion apparel-from Prada and Alexander McQueen to Hugo Boss and Helmut Lang-for the well-dressed man. Diesel and Y-3 are new arrivals this spring.
• PENN AVENUE POTTERY read more ›
  (1905 Penn Ave. Tel. 412-281-9394)
  A collective of local artists makes and sells all the art at this Strip District shop. Pottery is an obvious specialty, but they make paintings and sculptures as well. If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of some of the artists at work in the back of the store.

• STAR PARTIES read more ›
  (At Wagman and Mingo Park Creek Observatories. Tel. 724-224-2510)
  www.3ap.org
  The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh runs two observatories dedicated to public education. During the warmer months, they host "star parties" every other weekend, so interested persons can enjoy a view of the heavens.
• THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL read more ›
  (Downtown Pittsburgh. Tel. 412-471-6070)
  www.artsfestival.net
  This popular annual outdoor festival combines live music, art exhibits, kids' activities and local crafts vendors-not to mention the irresistible fried food specialties. You'll find it all right in the middle of downtown. June 5-14.
• WASHINGTON WILD THINGS read more ›
  (1 Washington Federal Way, Washington. Tel. 724-250-9555)
  www.washingtonwildthings.com
  Just south of the city lies Washington, PA, home of the Frontier League's Wild Things baseball team. Games are a blast, even for those just interested in the hot tub seating, available at the park. Check out one of 13 home games this month.

• PIEROGIES PLUS read more ›
  (342 Island Ave, McKees Rocks. Tel. 412-331-2224)
  www.pierogiesplus.com
  There are few foods dearer to the heart of Pittsburgh than the pierogi, that Polish pocket of dough. Pierogies Plus is one of the bestknown local purveyors of the dish. $
• THE ZENITH read more ›
  (86 S 26th St. Tel. 412-481-4833)
  www.zenithpgh.com
  Tucked away from the main drag on the South Side, Zenith is a study in eclecticism. The vegetarian café (known for decadent Sunday brunches) also contains a gallery and an antique store. $$
• RED ROOM CAFÉ read more ›
  (134 S Highland Ave. Tel. 412-362-5800)
  www.redroomcafe.net
  Casual yet upscale, Red Room offers continental cuisine in a quiet atmosphere. While omnivores will benefit most from the menu, offerings like the roasted garlic polenta cake make it vegetarian-friendly as well. $$$

• AVA BAR & LOUNGE read more ›
  (126 S Highland Ave. Tel. 412-363-8277)
  www.avapgh.net
  With DJs and a lounge, AVA is the more-relaxed sister club to Shadow Lounge, one of Pittsburgh's best hip-hop and indie rock venues.
• GULLIFTY'S read more ›
  (1922 Murray Ave. Tel. 412-521-8222)
  www.gulliftysrestaurant.com
  Come for the jazz and stay for dessert. This Squirrel Hill institution hosts live music several nights a week and boasts locally renowned cakes and pies.

• IDLEWILD PARK read more ›
  (53 miles southeast of Pittsburgh • 2582 Route 30, Ligonier, PA. Tel. 724-238-3666)
  www.idlewild.com
  Idlewild is the family-oriented cousin to roller coaster-heavy Kennywood. Raccoon Lagoon and the Story Book Forest will entertain younger children, while adults will enjoy reminiscing in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

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Fun Fact!
Mister Rogers' actual neighborhood was Pittsburgh's Oakland.