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😎 Is Pittsburgh the best summer city?

July 3, 2025 · — Francesca Dabecco

Hey, neighbor! We’re gearing up for a long holiday weekend, so we have something a little ~different~ for your inbox today.

Scroll for expert recs on how to explore Pittsburgh this summer. Plus, a special quiz designed to help you find a summer trip that fits your vibe. 🏖️

Heads up! We’re off tomorrow, so we won’t be back in your inbox until Monday ⬇️

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Is Pittsburgh the Best in the Country for a Summer Trip?

Look at all those hosts! (City Cast)

All 13 City Cast podcast hosts came together for a high-stakes showdown to answer the question that’s been burning up our company-wide Slack for weeks: Which city is the best for a summer weekend trip? From naked bike rides to ‘the country’s best farmers market,’ pickle festivals to Elvis impersonators driving pink convertibles, our hosts are bringing the best of the best that their city has to offer. And yes, we do pick a winner.

Where Should You Plan Your Next Summer Weekend Trip?

Which City Cast city should you visit this summer? From left to right: The skylines of Austin, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images; Jacoby Cochran/City Cast Chicago; Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

While our 13 City Cast cities (Austin, Boise, Chicago, D.C., Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Salt Lake) duked it out in our most recent podcast episode, debating which of our cities is the best for a long weekend trip, we wanted to give you the chance to find the summer city that best suits your vibe, too.

Would you rather eat at a kitschy Mexican restaurant with a 30-foot waterfall and cliff divers, or explore a pickle-themed festival spread across two scenic bridges? Embark on a naked bike ride (which doubles as a protest) or kayak down a historic river? The choice is (literally) yours!

What To Do

Thursday, July 3

Friday, July 4

Saturday, July 5

Sunday, July 6

🎆 Enjoy those fireworks! After all, Pittsburgh is sort of the center of the fireworks boom!

Talk to yinz Monday 😎

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