Pennsylvania is full of some odd but cool attractions you might not have known existed.
We put together a list of some cool places to check out in Pittsburgh or not too far of a drive to get to, while you can still social distance and enjoy despite COVID-19 restrictions in place:
1. Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike - near Breezewood
There is an abandoned 13-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike that was bypassed in 1968.
The road, which is now used by many as a hiking and biking trail, has three abandoned tunnels and a travel plaza to check out.
2. Pymatuning Spillway - Linesville
The Pymatuning Spillway is known for where “the ducks walk on the fish.”
Don’t forget your bread to feed the fish!
Posted by Tony Angel on Friday, July 19, 2019
3. Kecksburg Space Acorn UFO -- Kecksburg
There was an incident in Kecksburg in 1965 when a fireball crashed into the woods. NASA said it was probably a meteor, but some people claim it was a spacecraft that was shaped like an acorn.
Read more about the Kecksburg incident here.
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Posted by Silly America on Wednesday, July 1, 2020
4. Roslyn Place -- Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s last wooden street!
According to Atlas Obscura, the road that was installed in 1914 and has around 26,000 wooden blocks is one of only a handful of wooden streets left in the world.
The Last Wooden Street in PittsburghRoslyn Place is the last street in Pittsburgh that's paved with wood, and residents still keep wooden blocks on hand to perform spot repairs.
Posted by Atlas Obscura on Tuesday, February 26, 2019
5. Kinzua Bridge State Park -- Mt. Jewett
The Kinzua Viaduct was once the longest and tallest railroad structure at 2,053 feet long and 301 feet high, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
It was partially destroyed by a tornado in 2003.
The remaining part of the structure is now a walkway for visitors to explore.
Enjoy a day of free family fun at the Kinzua Bridge State Park. "Walk the Tracks across the Sky," the Kinzua Sky Walk,...
Posted by Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau on Friday, April 28, 2017
6. Mars Flying Saucer -- Mars
There is a flying saucer in the town square, which is great for a photo op!
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Posted by Where & When Pennsylvania on Thursday, July 2, 2020
8. Randyland -- Pittsburgh
Tucked in the Mexican War Streets on Pittsburgh’s North Side, a burst of color surprises visitors.
Gilson created Randyland, his home and an unconventional art museum.
[ Proud to be from Pittsburgh: Randyland ]
9. Fountain of Youth, Wexford, Pennsylvania
The Fountain of Youth, which was built in 1938, was used as a local water source until May 1955, according to Atlas Obscura.
The pump was broken off when the water was deemed unsafe.
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