Pittsburgh used to be an industrial town that is now a city of gardens and parks and a vibrant, cultured community of music and sports lovers. There is much to see in and around the city, but if you are looking for overnight trips, make Pittsburgh your base and there are tons of places you can visit.
Pittsburgh is within a few hours of Michigan. In May, it is tulip time in the Dutch country of Holland, Michigan. Head over there for an overnight trip and take a tour of a quaint Dutch village. Stroll in the Windmill Island Gardens, revel with the Deklomp Dancers and pay a visit to the Dutch show factory.
Canada is not far either. You can head over to Montreal for a few days. Take a tour of the Basilica Notre Dame, visit the Old Montreal business district, head over to quaint and French Quebec if you want to stay longer.
You can also make it to Mackinac Island for a peaceful resort holiday without the sound of motorcars to break the silence of the streets. You will only find horse-drawn carriages and bicycles on the island. Walk along the lakeshore in the moonlight or simply relax under the stars. You can visit this island in any season to find yourself in the midst of its pristine beauty and colonial, white-columned buildings.
For a carnivalesque beach-front over-night holiday, you can head over to Myrtle Beach. Watch the crowds throng by the beachside promenade and jostle for deck-chair space on the lively beaches. Myrtle Beach is picturesque in a picture-postcard way. It has a giant Ferris Wheel that overlooks the sea. There is food, music and fun in the town for every kind of taste. You can rent condos or resorts or even head off into one of the many secluded river-side spots further along the beach.
If you are holidaying in April, you can head over to Norfolk in time to catch the Azalea festival. Or head over to Nashville for a tryst with country music. You can even plan a trip to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, the Pine Creek Gorge, for a camping trip in the midst of breathtaking natural beauty.
If you are looking for locations for overnight trips, Pittsburgh is a good place to start out from. Montreal, Holland, Myrtle Beach, Mackinac Island are only some of the locations that are waiting for you to visit. So, plan your trip, hire a charter bus if you don’t want to drive, and head off to take a break from work.
