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See. Horror Studies Center↗ World's first academic center for horror, housing archives from George Romero, The Blair Witch Project, and more. Horror Studies Archive↗ Contains 100 boxes of materials from George Romero, plus archives from The Blair Witch Project.

Eat. Primanti Bros. Iconic Pittsburgh sandwich piled high with coleslaw and french fries. Bigelow Grille Restaurant located in the downtown Doubletree hotel. Bill’s Bar & Burger Handmade griddle burgers and sweet milkshakes. Meat & Potatoes Delicious cuts and very nice atmosphere.

Stay. Cambria Suites Pittsburgh All-suites hotel next to PPG Paints Arena with a direct walkway. Inn On the Mexican War Streets Hotel located in the North Side. Priory Hotel Historic building, formerly a Benedictine monastery, now a modern hotel.

National GeographicJul 17, 2026

See America’s most iconic rivers on these 5 scenic cruises

Trade crowded highways for winding waterways that showcase everything from towering canyons and vineyard-lined shores to charming river towns and vibrant cultural landmarks.

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Atlas ObscuraJun 26

Horror Studies Archive in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What do you do when the family of famous and locally loved horror director George Romero offers to donate 100 boxes of manuscripts, letters, marketing and other rare materials to your university? First, obviously, you say yes, and then you set about creating the world's first and only center for the academic study of the horror genre. Romero was no stranger to Pittsburgh - he shot nearly a doze…

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OutsideMay 27

Foraging in the Rust Belt Is Cool Again

American Rust Belt landscapes are ripe for rediscovery. In postindustrial Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, these foragers are taking a radical approach to stewardship of their environment: they’re eating it.

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  • AptekaRestaurantSpecializes in modern Slavic plant-based cooking.
  • Zeptucha cocktailRestaurantMade with tinctures of tansy, sage, mistletoe, marigold.
  • Western PA Wild TeasPlaceMenu section of teas made from local plants.
  • sweet bay magnoliaPlaceFragrant alternative to bay leaves used historically.
  • Elsewhere
  • Happy Snacking, Don't Die!PlaceColumbus, United StatesNelson's new book on safe and joyful foraging.
  • Lost Creek FarmPlaceNorthern West Virginia, United StatesFarm and Forage Supper Club runs May through October.
  • carrot-butter cakeRestaurantNorthern West Virginia, United StatesMade with edible leaves and flowers of wild carrot.
  • heirloom bean and ramp soupRestaurantNorthern West Virginia, United StatesWith smoked ham and fried potatoes.
  • Farm and Forage Supper ClubFestivalNorthern West Virginia, United StatesRuns May through October at Lost Creek Farm.
  • house-cured bolognaRestaurantNorthern West Virginia, United StatesFlavored with smoked Dryad's saddle mushrooms.
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